Eragon the Movie

rohirrim TR · 09-21-2006, 09:04 PM

there is a movie currently in post-production based of Cris Paolini's fantasy book Eragon the trailer just came out last week anyone seen it? any expectations? (good or bad?)

rohirrim TR · 09-26-2006, 11:10 PM

Here is the trailer http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449010/trailers and for quicktime users like myself http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/eragon/

hectorberlioz · 09-27-2006, 01:47 PM

You know, that Chris Paolini guy has inspired me. If he can write fantasy books and get a super deal, so can I...

Gwaimir Windgem · 09-27-2006, 01:54 PM

But you see, he can't.

hectorberlioz · 09-27-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwaimir Windgem

But you see, he can't.

I didn't say he could write well, I said he could get a good deal

...actually, I don't know, because I haven't even read his stuff.

Gwaimir Windgem · 09-27-2006, 02:19 PM

Oh, piddle, Hec. Don't EVER be inspired by someone you haven't read. The reason I picked up Vampire Chronicles is because I'd been getting interested in Anne Rice. ALWAYS read the works!

hectorberlioz · 09-27-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwaimir Windgem

Oh, piddle, Hec. Don't EVER be inspired by someone you haven't read. The reason I picked up Vampire Chronicles is because I'd been getting interested in Anne Rice. ALWAYS read the works!

I was inspired by the fact he got such a great deal from Harpercollins[?]

You've read Anne Rice's first book about Jesus, I'm supposing...

I listened to half of it on CD...too personal.

Gwaimir Windgem · 09-27-2006, 02:39 PM

No. I will, eventually.

rohirrim TR · 09-28-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

You know, that Chris Paolini guy has inspired me. If he can write fantasy books and get a super deal, so can I...

funny you should say that Hector, I only read Paolini's book like last week and when I saw the picture of him in the jacket I thought he looked a lot like your picture in the moot pics thread an amazing resemblance just creepy really.

Rosie Gamgee · 09-28-2006, 12:25 PM

Jeremy Irons!!!! Cool beans; I love JI!

I've never read the book; tried to once, didn't much like the beginning--just too... juvenile, maybe. Anyway, I compare all fantasy to Tolkien, so most fall miserably short.

rohirrim TR · 09-28-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosie Gamgee

Jeremy Irons!!!! Cool beans; I love JI!

I've never read the book; tried to once, didn't much like the beginning--just too... juvenile, maybe. Anyway, I compare all fantasy to Tolkien, so most fall miserably short.

yes that will happen the books are ok, just not great too predictable and downright plagaristic at times, that said they good enough to get me hooked reading them for one whole afternoon; a poor decision on my part in hindsight considering I had a lot of homework that weekend but I digress.

I'm not sure how good the movie will be the trailer looked a little bit lame to me, not to mention fake in a few shots but hopwefully thats just the trailer.

Rosie Gamgee · 09-28-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rohirrim TR

yes that will happen the books are ok, just not great too predictable and downright plagaristic at times, that said they good enough to get me hooked reading them for one whole afternoon; a poor decision on my part in hindsight considering I had a lot of homework that weekend but I digress.

I'm not sure how good the movie will be the trailer looked a little bit lame to me, not to mention fake in a few shots but hopwefully thats just the trailer.

Plagaristic, huh? Yeah, I could see a bit of that even in the trailer. You're right, it did look lame... Now that fantasy has become something of a big market, it's to be expected that the genre will be exploited, I guess.

Bran · 10-12-2006, 03:05 PM

Yeah I would agree that the books are just ok. You have to give him some slack when it comes to being original because of how much has already been done in the genre, but I still don't that it's all that original. It's an alright read, though.

It's funny about the movie though. While I was reading the first book I would note to myself any real bad plot twists the auther could have included(or did include), and it seems that whatever idiotic thing the auther had the brains not to do, the movie is going to do.

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Originally Posted by Rosie Gamgee

Jeremy Irons!!!! Cool beans; I love JI!

I've never read the book; tried to once, didn't much like the beginning--just too... juvenile, maybe. Anyway, I compare all fantasy to Tolkien, so most fall miserably short.

Cool beans, indeed. Almost anything that includes Jeremy Irons + a sword is worth watching.

The book get's a little bit better, by the way. But just a little bit

Lord of the Mark · 10-12-2006, 03:56 PM

Indeed, trying to find original material for fantesy is becoming scarce these days, it just makes you think, "if I was writing a fantesy book, what would I write that hasn't been done?" Your chances aren't good of finding much to write about.

Bran · 10-12-2006, 05:59 PM

Welcome to Entmoot, O Lord of the Mark! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

I think anyone can come up with something original if that's what they want, but I think in some ways Christopher Paalini wasn't looking to come up with some original as much as he was looking to emulate some of his favorite story tellers.
If you ask me originality is something that, for some at least, will come with age as you begin to formulate your own ideas about who you are, which will shine through in your writing.

Lord of the Mark · 10-12-2006, 10:43 PM

Thank you, Bran, I agree, I believe that originality comes with age, and that's what happens with Paolini's work, along with his writing style. It improves as the book progresses, as I'm sure you know.

Acalewia · 10-17-2006, 10:38 AM

I saw the trailer last week when I went to see the Guardian. I have to say It looked pretty neat. I've been hearing people talk about Eragon forever, I just haven't gotten around to reading the two books he has out now. The movie looks sweet, Of course anything that involves JI, swords and dragons is cool beans

me9996 · 10-17-2006, 03:15 PM

I don't want to see it, some books should stay books.

If a film maker changed it at all it would end up real bad.
The auther made it in just the right way so it isn't all bad but as a movie it would stink.

rohirrim TR · 10-17-2006, 07:33 PM

I'm gonna see it because it the the only epic fantasy movie coming out this winter 4 years of great winter fantasy movie I just hope Eragon doesn't mess up the line of great films. We've had Lord of the Rings, then Narnia, now Eragon. *crosses fingers*

Lord of the Mark · 10-22-2006, 02:58 AM

Does anyone know if they're filming Eragon and Eldest back-to-back? Because after seeing the trailer with that other dragon in there with all the aerial battles it looks like that should be Eldest, or maybe they're putting them together or something.

Please enlighten me!

09-27-2006, 01:47 PM	#3
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	You know, that Chris Paolini guy has inspired me. If he can write fantasy books and get a super deal, so can I... __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

09-27-2006, 01:54 PM	#4
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	But you see, he can't. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

09-27-2006, 02:19 PM	#6
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Oh, piddle, Hec. Don't EVER be inspired by someone you haven't read. The reason I picked up Vampire Chronicles is because I'd been getting interested in Anne Rice. ALWAYS read the works! __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

09-27-2006, 02:39 PM	#8
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	No. I will, eventually. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

09-28-2006, 12:25 PM	#10
Rosie Gamgee The Lovely Hobbit-Lass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bounded in a nut-shell Posts: 1,593	Jeremy Irons!!!! Cool beans; I love JI! I've never read the book; tried to once, didn't much like the beginning--just too... juvenile, maybe. Anyway, I compare all fantasy to Tolkien, so most fall miserably short. __________________ It's New Years Day, just like the day before; Same old skies of grey, same empty bottles on the floor. Another year's gone by, and I was thinking once again, How can I take this losing hand and somehow win? Just give me One Good Year To get my feet back on the ground. I've been chasing grace; Grace ain't so easily found One bad hand can devil a man, chase him and carry him down. I've got to get out of here, just give me One Good Year!

10-12-2006, 03:56 PM	#14
Lord of the Mark Hobbit Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 32	Indeed, trying to find original material for fantesy is becoming scarce these days, it just makes you think, "if I was writing a fantesy book, what would I write that hasn't been done?" Your chances aren't good of finding much to write about.

10-12-2006, 05:59 PM	#15
Bran Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 35	Welcome to Entmoot, O Lord of the Mark! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! I think anyone can come up with something original if that's what they want, but I think in some ways Christopher Paalini wasn't looking to come up with some original as much as he was looking to emulate some of his favorite story tellers. If you ask me originality is something that, for some at least, will come with age as you begin to formulate your own ideas about who you are, which will shine through in your writing. __________________ "If you will take my advice, you will think little of Socrates and a great deal more of truth". Socrates

10-12-2006, 10:43 PM	#16
Lord of the Mark Hobbit Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 32	Thank you, Bran, I agree, I believe that originality comes with age, and that's what happens with Paolini's work, along with his writing style. It improves as the book progresses, as I'm sure you know.

10-17-2006, 10:38 AM	#17
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	I saw the trailer last week when I went to see the Guardian. I have to say It looked pretty neat. I've been hearing people talk about Eragon forever, I just haven't gotten around to reading the two books he has out now. The movie looks sweet, Of course anything that involves JI, swords and dragons is cool beans __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

10-22-2006, 02:58 AM	#20
Lord of the Mark Hobbit Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 32	Does anyone know if they're filming Eragon and Eldest back-to-back? Because after seeing the trailer with that other dragon in there with all the aerial battles it looks like that should be Eldest, or maybe they're putting them together or something. Please enlighten me!

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