Probably the best Dungeons & Dragons film is now available on Netflix. Shortly after being released on the platform, it is already off to an impressive start.
What film is it about? There are a few attempts to portray the universe in a cinematic way in Dungeons & Dragons. Among other things, there is a rather unsuccessful film from the year 2000.
However, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was released in 2023, which was well received by fans of the original. The film has a critic average of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and viewers even give it a 93% rating. The film was also well received by MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann.
The film has now been released on Netflix in this country and climbed straight to number 1 among the most watched content (via flixpatrol.com). The reason for this is probably simple: Honor Among Thieves is a really good adventure film.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – Second official trailer for the film
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A film that understands its original
What makes the film so good? In Honor Among Thieves, Chris Pine, who many of you may know as Captain Kirk from Star Trek, plays a thief. Together with a group of adventurers, he goes on a raid that brings with it numerous dangers.
The story isn’t particularly unique; Rather, the film impresses with a likeable group of actors, which, in addition to Pratt, also includes Michelle Rodriguez, Sophia Lillis and Hugh Grant.
The “party” in the film in particular works wonderfully harmoniously together. As a viewer, you feel like you’re part of it – just like a good game of pen & paper or playing Baldur’s Gate 3.
The film takes its original seriously and has many references to the Dungeons & Dragons rules. At the same time, it is integrated into the story in such a way that the film never seems unwieldy. The humor isn’t neglected either, just as there are some absurd moments – as if someone in the background had messed up an important dice roll.
Who is the film suitable for? If you are a fan of Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate 3 or similar games, you shouldn’t miss this fun. But fantasy fans in general should also have fun with Honor Among Thieves. It is currently enjoying great success on Netflix and is the most watched film of the last few days. Unfortunately it wasn’t a success in the cinema, and Hugh Grant thinks he knows why.