I picked this up fully expecting some horrible fantasy crap fest. There are a lot of them out there. But this was actually pretty good. it was a very accurate retelling of the Ring saga and a very good one at that.
Alicia Witt, Benno Furmann, Julian Sands
Based on the Germanic myth "Das Nibelungenlied" and the Nordic "Volsunga Saga" which also inspired the four-opera cycle by Richard Wagner and J.R.R. Tolkien's epic "The Lord of the Rings", this is the...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 28, 2006
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February 26, 2008
I remember the "saga of the nibelungs" from my childhood. (Growing up i Germany)Kinda nice to hear/see about it again...refresh my memorie. The story ws nicely told, a little long but I enjoyed it. I did like the cast, think they did a good job.
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June 25, 2007
It's a tragedy, to be sure, but I still like the movie. The scenery is beautiful, and the story is engrossing.
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November 20, 2008
This director could give Uwe Boll a run for his money for putting out this lump of crap. This movie sucks wrinkled yambag.
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November 13, 2009
Never even heard of it, but I'm sure if Rob plays in it, then its a good movie.
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August 15, 2009
As far as made for tv fantasy fests go, this is top-notch. There was much less hamminess then I was expected, and despite some horrific moments the series as a whole contained an overally bearable quality of acting and script finnesse. It's definitely enjoyable and the story is...( read more)
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July 30, 2009
i have nothing else to do so ive decided to watch this movie which was there in our cd track for almost 7 mos. i didnt regret watching it.. it is really wonderfull movie.. everyscene gives adrenaline rush.. dragon slayer was a great warrior too bad he died..they'd betray..i cant ...( read more)
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