Dragons, dragons and-you guessed it, dragons! discussion

So...

The whole series was great. I absolutely loved it.
However, the movie was an absolute dissapointment.

I loved the Inheritance cyle series and the book Eragon, but to me (like Mandy) the film let the book down.
It could have been great, as great as the Harry Potter series or Lord of the Rings but sadly the acting was poor and the storyline made to seem like a children's tale rather than something which could apeal to all. Also, it was extremely short and left me feeling as if there could have been so much more added to it to give it depth and 'life' instead leaving me feeling a bit empty. One should not ask themseleves the question 'and what really was all that about??' afterwards, as the story just did not seem 1. made that believable (they could have made it so that one actually believed in Dragons & their riders) and 2. the main good vs evil plot was as strong as any other great fantasy work.
For such a fantastic piece of writing i was left not only disapointed but saddened as to why they could not have made it so much better, so that readers would have the oportunity of seeing all the films rather than just one...that ended on a cliffhanger as if it would be continued.

there are rumours about the making of Eldest...just hoping it is not a mess like Eragon.

Interesting...Mandy. I wonder if they will make another film?

Mandy wrote: "there are rumours about the making of Eldest...just hoping it is not a mess like Eragon."

That's what my dad says.

are there any other great "Dragon" books? any suggestions?

There are a few on the group's bookshelf, as well as the amazing Dragonology series.

I agree, this movie was a big disappointment. I have read the first three books. I have to finish the series soon.

I agree the books were a whole lot better than the movie.

I know, the books are always better than the movies. ALWAYS.

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Really? Thanks:)

Welcome to GoodReads Alexis! It is nice to meet a reader who is as enthusiastic about Eragon as i am, including passionate about the book when you compare it to the film adaptation. I have to agree totally that the film just let the book down so much.

Alexis wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "Welcome to GoodReads Alexis! It is nice to meet a reader who is as enthusiastic about Eragon as i am, including passionate about the book when you compare it to the film adaptation...."

Fangirl all you like! The films for JRR Tolkien's the lord of the rings were and are increadible!!! It is such a shame that Eragon didn't have the same impact. I just wan't the book to be 'magical'. Look at other fantasy works turned into film. Harry Potter for example or Stardust, they are all amazing. It was the detail that was missing, and the acting as the strong themes were just not expressed - it felt like i was watching a disney kids film at times. The book may be designed for the young reader, but is just as versatile as Harry Potter for both young and old to love it.

Alexis wrote: "The Eragon movie was a disaster...in my opinion. A dragon and rider do not always die together--good luck adding a certain ancient dragon to any future installments--and although Eragon, Durza, Mur..."

Couldn't agree more. There where so many plot holes that it is not salvagable. I was so disappointed, wanted so bad for it to be good. But like you guys said before, the books are ALWAYS better.
Really Alexis, I didn't realize you just started. I didn't even notice, you fit right in!
Anyway, rant all you want! It gives us more to talk about, so don't stop. I would have found that out about Murtagh unless you fangirled on us.

Lucinda wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "Welcome to GoodReads Alexis! It is nice to meet a reader who is as enthusiastic about Eragon as i am, including passionate about the book when you compare it to the f..."

The Lord of the rings films were amazing! I don't think I have seen a better adaptation. Peter Jackson just has a way to make his films epic! He keeps the integrity of the books and he really pays attention qaulity. One of my favorite directors.
Did you guys know that he bought the rights of Temeraire! I am so excited to see what he does with that! First the Hobbit though, which we all know will be great.
Harry Potter was great too.

I am REALLY looking forward to the hobbit, as not only a fan of the lord of the rings films that were AMAZING but also a huge JRR Tolkien fan. I am a member of the Tolkien Society in Oxford and meet other people who are as insane as me...all deeply facinated with the history of Middle-Earth and this increadible creation.
SO EXCITED!!! fantasy fan :)

Lucinda wrote: "I am REALLY looking forward to the hobbit, as not only a fan of the lord of the rings films that were AMAZING but also a huge JRR Tolkien fan. I am a member of the Tolkien Society in Oxford and mee..."

Go Fandom!

Alexis wrote: "Cole wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "Welcome to GoodReads Alexis! It is nice to meet a reader who is as enthusiastic about Eragon as i am, including passionate about the book..."

I know!!!

Alexis wrote: "I adore Tolkien, too. Did you guys hear about the Silmarillion movie?....If there's one thing I don't think anybody can put onto the big screen, it's the Silmarillion. I understand the desire to co..."

I actually have never heard of it?

The Silmarillion as a film?! *falls off her chair* well...that would be a challenge.

Alexis wrote: "The Silmarillion is the source of Middle-earth, basically, waaay before the Third Age and LotR. It begins before Middle-earth's creation and it spans a long, LONG space of time from one end of the ..."

Oh, okay. Got it!
Who are Maedhros and Aidan?

Lucinda wrote: "The Silmarillion as a film?! *falls off her chair* well...that would be a challenge."

It does sound challeging for a movie to move like that.

Alexis wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "The Silmarillion as a film?! *falls off her chair* well...that would be a challenge."

A CHALLENGE! ARGH! I'm going to be so angry if they ruin the Silmarillion.... I've read the th..."

So they really are going to do it?

Alexis wrote: "Cole wrote: "Alexis wrote: "The Silmarillion is the source of Middle-earth, basically, waaay before the Third Age and LotR. It begins before Middle-earth's creation and it spans a long, LONG space ..."

Oh ya, I read part of that book and it was amazing (Song of the Beast)! He does have to worst life ever! Man so depressing but such a good story! Wish I got to finish it! I want to find it again thanks to you! Aaahhhh!!!!
Again, as I said before you like the "misunderstood life" characters.

Hahaha, no Peter would never do that, would he? Hahaha!

Haven't read it yet, gonna read it next year :) Watched the movie though, but I wouldn't know if it was good or bad ...

ງດໂາຊກກຊ wrote: "Haven't read it yet, gonna read it next year :) Watched the movie though, but I wouldn't know if it was good or bad ..."

I know you will like it!

Haha, thanks! I'm looking forward to reading it :3

Eragon is so amazing but the movie, blaaa! When you compare them there is an obvious winner! But if you haven't read the books the movie is good but not great

True.

Eragon is a movie??

Ariana wrote: "Eragon is a movie??"
Yep, it came out in 2006. The book is much better however, and I doubt we will see movie versions of the rest of the Inheritance series.

Oh ok thanks!!

books, awesome! movie? sucked eggs. didn't like it and haven't watched since the first time.

Read it when I was 15 or something. Liked it enough to buy the rest. Reread it recently and realized it was meh.

I loved Eragon. I read the books and watched the movie. It was one of my favorites when I was younger.