Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a roleplaying game that has been around for almost 50 years and has a dedicated fan base. However, the only major film adaptation of the game was not well received. Now, a new film, titled Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, is taking a different approach by adding humor to the mix.
A New Approach to D&D Adaptations
The D&D game draws heavily from JRR Tolkien’s novels, which may make any attempt to put it on screen risky. The new film adaptation, however, is not aiming to be overly serious, unlike other recent fantasy adaptations. Instead, it is described as a feelgood, family-friendly caper that will appeal to all audiences. Its focus on family is a recurring theme throughout the movie.
Cast Impressions during Premieres
The cast of the movie attended premieres in London, Paris, Berlin, SXSW and Los Angeles wearing bold fashion choices. The stars of the film including Chris Pine (who portrays Edgin), Regé-Jean Page (who plays the charming thief), and Justice Smith (who portrays one of the adventurers) experimented with various fashion looks.
Regé-Jean Page sported a low-cut white muscle shirt under a beige suit with embroidered flower prints in Los Angeles. Chris Pine wore a classic green suit with an unbuttoned shirt exposing a gold pendant necklace in Los Angeles. Justice Smith wore a chic white suit with bold lines in Los Angeles.
Regé-Jean Page went shirtless for the London premiere wearing a fitted black suit with no shirt underneath and a thin silver chain. Chris Pine wore a tweed suit with a thick orange tie in London. Justice Smith wore sky blue loosely fitted trousers with denim jeans.
In Paris, Regé-Jean Page wore a tailored light blue suit with hazel buttons over a white shirt and gold necklace. Chris Pine wore a sharp black suit with a low V-neck and a red bandana accessory. Justice Smith wore an all-red wrap suit ensemble over a bright red collared shirt.
Regé-Jean Page was dressed in all black and wearing a silver chain necklace in Berlin. Chris Pine wore a retro tan 1970s-style suit and black turtle-neck with a thin gold chain around his neck. Justice Smith wore a textured jacket and see-through turtle-neck in Berlin.
At the SXSW screening in Austin, Regé-Jean Page wore a sexy jacket with an embroidered Pegasus, black pants, and layered silver jewelry. Chris Pine looked casual yet chic as he sported a green suede suit over an open-collar green button-up shirt, sunglasses on his face, and tousled hair. Justice Smith took the stage wearing a rust-colored cardigan jacket over a blue button-up shirt and loose-fitting denim jeans.
It is clear that the cast of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves made bold fashion choices that suited their individual styles during the film’s premieres.
A Review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Based on the popular game Dungeons & Dragons, its latest film adaptation manages to create an entertaining adventure movie that has something for everyone.
The worldbuilding in the movie is impressive, and adventure takes center stage while the story itself takes somewhat of a back seat. The main characters include Edgin (played by Chris Pine), who is a cynical rogue after his wife’s death, and his sidekick Holga (portrayed by Michelle Rodriguez), who is a scowling barbarian. The casting also includes Regé-Jean Page as the charming thief alongside Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, and Hugh Grant.
The cast delivered solid performances all around but Chris Pine’s performance was particularly noteworthy, as he is described to be in terrific form. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves features an exciting and diverse array of creatures, such as dragons and beasts, as well as magic spells. The final scenes of the film are surprisingly effective and not too corny.
Honor Among Thieves, with its unique approach that pairs humor with the popular game of Dungeons & Dragons, has created buzz all over the world for its different perspective on adaptations. It was released in theaters on March 31 and is expected to draw a large audience looking for a feelgood and family-friendly adventure movie.
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