I must say firstly that I have watched all three of the Dungeon and Dragons movies and this one is my favorite followed by Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness. This movie so perfectly captures the flavor and feeling you get from playing Dungeons & Dragons. The characterizations of each of the Player Character types: A Paladin/Fighter, A Cleric, A Mage and a A Rogue/Thief are played so well that I have to smile each time I think of this is done so well. I don't want to spoil it all but I particularly like the protagonist and his portrayal by Bruce Payne and the role he plays in creating the drama and danger of being an adventurer and to help save the realm.

The first D&D was not without flaws. Yet compared to this second attempt at the theme of D&D, it stands as a gem next to a pile of dirt. Some viewers seem to have appreciated the second more. They are no doubt gamers judging every work of fantasy by standards imposed in the industry of so-called role-playing games. And this is the single achievement of the second D&D - to have recreated the mindless yet flashy atmosphere of many video games, where the liberties of imagination and reality based self-esteem are replaced with the comfortable repetitiveness of pulling the trigger and the reward of calling yourself a hero. The difference between the first and second D&D cinematic experiences is that between watching a child building a sand castle and a child smashing one. D&D 2 does not tell a story. It only shows some poorly related elements of the fantasy D&D world, much like a dish that is supposed to taste good just because some known ingredients were thrown in at its making. The events of the movie fall in 2 general categories: the saying - when you are told about something in a detached manner, like in a documentary; and the doing - reduced to someone or something being hit. The actors don't fit their characters, rather they pretend acting. They mostly stare at the camera and shout nonsense or move around awkwardly in their costumes. Many uninteresting scenes are longer than they should be as if the direction had difficulties reaching an imposed length for the movie. The events are presented in a fragmented manner, probably according to the idea of turning the pages of a book. However the chapters of the said book seem to have been severely reduced, as if the scenarist had the task to adapt only the pictures in the book to the screen. Besides, this turning of pages is supposed to be done using music and scenery. The movie looks flat because all action takes place close to the camera, in short range, without secondary events happening in a background level and without the camera moving closer or farther from the actors. D&D 2 is not worth of the name unless as a 3rd grade or about performance at an elementary school's theater. See the first D&D for a well told story with lively interpretations and charming characters, that does not assume to be more than it shows and it shows more than you would expect. Forget D&D 2 - it was a mistake.

I watched Dungeons & Dragons 1 a few years ago and my god was that bad.With that in mind, I started watching Dungeons & Dragons 2 with a feeling of: "Here we go, get ready for a movie that is the equivalent of being poked in your eye with a screwdriver." Surprisingly, while watching the movie, that feeling never really came to pass. Of course, the special effects don't come anywhere near triple A movies for a movie with only a small budget. The dragons and the Gargoyle were horribly animated and could have been done better. However, the costumes, the environments and the lightning were quite good and definitely worthy of a B movie rating. The characters did feel a bit bland though and could have some more additional backstory instead of the thirty second introductions of each member of the party. Especially if you consider this is a D&D movie where a backstory really brings a character to life. They also felt a bit too cliché and were typical D&D class types like the Rogue, Mage and big girl with a huge sword. But overall, it works quite alright if you are used to playing Roleplaying Games.If your not into fantasy, you really should skip this movie. However, if you like fantasy stories and don't mind the very cheap special effects, you'll probably enjoy Dungeons and Dragons 2.

After being disgusted by the first D&D movie, I went into the Wrath of the Dragon God with trepidation. Even so, I tried to keep hope that the producers would make amends for their previous failure. Well, they honestly tried.... The action and CGI was much better, however there were many points where it was unbelievable. The ACTING was greatly improved. The story fit the D&D feel a little more. Being an AD&D player for many years now, I was still let down by the rudimentary knowledge the producers seem to have about D&D. I wish they would find some REAL actors, have a REAL adult story, and REALLY know their stuff when it comes to the D&D GAME ASPECTS. There are so many great things that D&D has as a game that could be put into a great movie... too bad no one can get their stuff together enough to do it.