The first reactions of those who were able to see the film at South by Southwest 2023 (SXSW) would seem to be very positive.
The live action adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons, one of the most famous RPGs ever. But on the occasion of South by Southwest 2023staged in recent days, there are those who have already been able to preview Dungeons & Dragons: Honor for Thieves and the reactions would seem to be very positive.
It is especially praised the balance between humor and serious tonesand the cast led by Rege-Jean Page (Bridgerton) and Chris Pine, with an honorable mention to Michelle Rodriguez. The Hollywood Handle he called it a movie full of heart and soul, with gorgeous cinematography and a well-matched cast. Watch out for the final credits.
Brandon Davis of ComicBook.com he even called it a mix between the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers. Michelle Rodiguez the best of the cast.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Hugh Grant was terrified of mechanical creatures on set
However, there are also mixed reactions such as that of Brian Tallerico: “The film is full of energy, which is good and a curse at the same time. The best parts reminded me of Raimi, the worst parts reminded me of Boll”.
The official synopsis for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves reads: “A handsome thief and a group of unlikely adventurers pull off the heist of the century by recovering a lost relic. But things go awry when the group runs into the wrong people“.
The action fantasy film is based on the famous 1974 role-playing game from Hasbro. In the game, the Empire of Izmer is ruled by an aristocracy skilled in magic, with the wizards who are are under the command of the Empress Savina. With the magical scepter, she dominates the golden dragons and ensures the defense of the kingdom.
