K.T Simpson
The latest oddly intriguing film adaptation of classic board game Dungeons and Dragons has premiered in Austin, Texas to raves.
Dungeons & Dragons : Honor Among Thieves, opening towards the end of the month, stars Star Trek’s Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez of Fast & Furious fame in a reportedly very funny, adventure-ridden tale about a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers that embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic.
Responses out of Austin’s SXSW festival claim Paramount Pictures has a winner on their hands :
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES is a total blast and the perfect film to open #SXSW2023! Never played the game, but it’s a fun movie for EVERYONE! Great action, VFX, really funny & a big heart! Great chemistry in cast w/ CHRIS PINE, MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ, REGE-JEAN PAGE! pic.twitter.com/UAwJ8qvMvX
— Scott Mantz (@MovieMantz) March 11, 2023
The new DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS movie is a whole lot of fun. Once you settle into the world, it turns into one of the most entertaining fantasy films I’ve seen in awhile. Great characters, wild quests, crazy creatures & it’s very funny. BIG recommend from me#DnDHonorAmongThieves pic.twitter.com/GOYtX3FT3b
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) March 11, 2023
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: You know how the game often gets made up as it goes along? The movie has a lot of that energy, which is a blessing and a curse. Best stuff reminded me of Raimi, worst of Boll. More in Sunday review.
— Brian Tallerico (@Brian_Tallerico) March 11, 2023
‘DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES’ is FANTASTIC.
A film full of soul and heart. Perfectly pitched humor, gorgeous cinematography, easily the best movie of the year so far. With stunning visuals, and a more than incredible casting. Stay for the credits! #SXSW #DnDMovie pic.twitter.com/Cku88DFhwM
— The Hollywood Handle (@hollywoodhandle) March 11, 2023
These faces genuinely represent how fun the new #DungeonsandDragons movie is! FINALLY they made a D&D movie for fans and non-fans alike, AND this cast is magical. You’re gonna love this one!#DnDMovie #SXSW #dungeonsanddragonsmovie pic.twitter.com/tY8QCLGLme
— The Hollywood Outsider (@buypopcorn) March 11, 2023
Since it’s premiering tonight I can say that DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES is fantastic. One of my favorite movies in a long time. Funny, exciting, and had its own distinct, awesome personality. pic.twitter.com/TURFLuKMlY
— Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) March 11, 2023
#SXSW opening night film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves rolls a critical hit. A gem of a magical heist movie that will appeal to players and people who have never picked up a D20. https://t.co/OTdItTXWRL
— Richard Whittaker (@YorkshireTX) March 11, 2023
I didn’t expect to enjoy #DungeonsAndDragons as much as I did, a fun movie with a lot of charisma from the entire cast, which reminds me of the great blockbusters of the 2000s. I’m glad we’re leaving behind the excess of CGI, and are turning to the use of real sets and puppets pic.twitter.com/MhJ51VCe5P
— Sergio Muñoz Esquer @ SXSW (@ElSergioMunoz) March 11, 2023
#dungeonsanddragons: Honor Among Thieves is a big, fun fantasy movie w/ a great ensemble lead by the always charming Chris Pine. Some of the practical costumes r truly amazing & there’s even some fun cameos. If you’re looking for a fun popcorn movie give #dungeonsanddragonsmovie pic.twitter.com/QN2c2IoDSp
— Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) March 11, 2023
There have been a few films on the role-player game, the first being 2000’s Dungeons & Dragons directed by Courtney Solomon and starring Jeremy Irons and Justin Whalin.
