Dragonheart a new beginning 2000
A classic!
"Dragonheart: A New Beginning" is a 2000 American fantasy adventure film directed by Kirk R. Thatcher and written by Patrick Read Johnson. It is a sequel to the 1996 film "Dragonheart", which was a critical and commercial success.
The movie takes place several years after the events of the first film and follows a new dragon, Drake (voiced by Aaron Pearl), who is a young, mischievous dragon who befriends a group of knights-in-training at a medieval castle. The knights, led by a young man named Geoff (voiced by Christopher Masterson), are on a quest to find the legendary Dragonheart, a powerful artifact that can bring peace to the land.
However, they soon discover that a dark sorcerer, King Einon (voiced by John Rhys-Davies), is also searching for the Dragonheart, and will stop at nothing to get it. The knights and Drake must work together to defeat Einon and his minions, and save the kingdom from destruction.
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its visuals and action sequences, while others found it lacking in storytelling and character development. Despite this, "Dragonheart: A New Beginning" has developed a cult following over the years and is still enjoyed by many fans of the original film.
Some interesting facts about the movie:
- The film was produced on a relatively low budget of $30 million, which was significantly lower than the budget of the original "Dragonheart".
- The movie was released straight-to-video in the United States, which was a departure from the original film's theatrical release.
- The film's storyline was heavily influenced by the original "Dragonheart", with many nods to the first film's characters and plot points.
- The movie's animation was handled by Mainframe Entertainment, which was also responsible for the animation in the "ReBoot" series.
Overall, "Dragonheart: A New Beginning" is a fun, action-packed sequel that offers plenty of excitement and adventure for fans of the original film.