There were some moments of Eragon that I had problems with. The timing, for one. It went much to fast, a few hours giving months worth of travel, growth, or training for the characters. But overall, I found the movie worthwhile, if you can ignore that.
The book was different, and, in a way, I might have had an advantage over some others, not remembering it very clearly. But honestly, have you ever seen a movie based off of a book that was completely true? You have to be able to ignore the changes. There will be people who will hate it if it's not identical to the book. If you're one of those people, I would advise you not to waste your time seeing it, because it's not.
Yes, as others have pointed out, it has similarities to other books and movies, but so what? Lots of movies and books follow formulas of previous successes.
Eragon is a movie you shouldn't try and compare to predecessors. If you can do that, it will be very good. Great choreography, good acting, most of it well-written... if plot holes and outside influences can be forgotten, it's a very entertaining movie.
The book was different, and, in a way, I might have had an advantage over some others, not remembering it very clearly. But honestly, have you ever seen a movie based off of a book that was completely true? You have to be able to ignore the changes. There will be people who will hate it if it's not identical to the book. If you're one of those people, I would advise you not to waste your time seeing it, because it's not.
Yes, as others have pointed out, it has similarities to other books and movies, but so what? Lots of movies and books follow formulas of previous successes.
Eragon is a movie you shouldn't try and compare to predecessors. If you can do that, it will be very good. Great choreography, good acting, most of it well-written... if plot holes and outside influences can be forgotten, it's a very entertaining movie.