MOVIE REVIEW: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

 

After escaping from prison, a leader of a gang of thieves tries to reestablish his relationship with his estranged daughter and finds that the man he trusted to take care of her has turned his child against him, and made a deal with a demon in the process. In trying to get his daughter back and save the city she lives in, he builds a new gang of outlaws that includes an unreliable sorcerer, a shape shifting druid, and the female barbarian who helped him raise his family after his wife's death.

This stars Chris Pine, who plays his usual character who acts cocky and self-assured while hiding a slew of complicated emotions. His costars include Michelle Rodriguez (Widows), Justice Smith (Jurassic Park: Dominion), and Sophia Lillis (Gretel and Hansel). Don't expect much character development or world building from this one. The world is already fully realized and, though there are some emotional moments between father and daughter, the people are there simply to keep the action going and the special effects buzzing. The actors do their best and, though the script bogs them down at times, their considerable talent does keep the CGI, which is extravagant, from taking over entirely. It's not great art, but it is a fantastic and fun joy ride. A little gory in places, so young children should be supervised, but still a good one for family night.