Baby Einstein: My First Signs

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MY FIRST SIGNS playfully demonstrates how several common words and phrases in baby's life, such as mommy, daddy, or I love you, can be spoken and expressed using sign language. With special guest star Marlee Matlin, we take a tour through typical baby encounters where you can have fun with baby by talking and making signs together. Featuring engaging puppet shows, real-world images and beautiful classical music, this delightful program presents fun ways for you and your little one to interact!

Bonus Features Include: Ways To Watch! Grow With Me and Select-A-Segment, Sign With Marlee, Signing With Baby -- Basic Signs

• ISBN13: 0786936797831
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Swan Princess: Secret of the Castle

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Princess Odette, Prince Derek and their faithful animal friends Puffin, Speed and Jean-Bob are back for an all-new, musical Swan Princess adventure! When Prince Derek attempts to rescue his mother Queen Uberta from the clutches of the evil Clavius, he discovers Clavius' plan to steal the magic Orb hidden deep in the Prince's castle. To stop him, Odette must use the Orb's magical powers and once again transform into the beautiful Swan Princess. It will take all her power plus the help of her friends to save their kingdom. If they fail, Clavius will rule the enchanted land and Odette will remain a swan forever...

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Swan Princess: Secret of the Castle - S. Couch -
I enjoyed watching this video with my grandchildren. It is a wonderful movie and a good series.

Cinderella (Walt Disney's Masterpiece) [VHS]

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Disney's adaptation of the beloved fairy tale became a classic in its own right, thanks to some memorable tunes (including "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes," "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," and the title song) and some endearingly cute comic relief. We all know the story--the wicked stepmother and stepsisters simply won't have it, this uppity Cinderella thinking she's going to a ball designed to find the handsome prince an appropriate sweetheart, but perseverance, animal buddies, and a well-timed entrance by a fairy godmother make sure things turn out all right. There are a few striking sequences of pure animation--for example, Cinderella is reflected in bubbles drifting through the air--and the design is rich and evocative throughout. It's a simple story padded here agreeably with comic business, particularly Cinderella's rodent pals (dressed up conspicuously like the dwarf sidekicks of another famous Disney heroine) and their misadventures with a wretched cat named Lucifer. There's also much harrumphing and exposition spouting by the King and the Grand Duke. It's a much simpler and more graceful work than the more frenetically paced animated films of today, which makes it simultaneously quaint and highly gratifying. --David Kronke

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Cinderella fake - T. Price -
Very unhappy with the quality of this product. It looks like someone copied the DVD and the outer sleeve on the case. Low quality copy even. If you are going to forge a DVD, don't charge - something for it. I am very disappointed and will be sure to never buy from this seller again.

The Legend of Hell House

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In sits there, shrouded in mist and mystery, a nesting place for living evil and terror from the dead. It's Hell House. Roddy McDowall heads the cast of this exciting chiller about four psychic investigators and the dark, brooding mansion they themselves call "the Mt. Everest of haunted houses." It's already destroyed one team of researchers. Now this brave quartet ventures in for another try at unraveling its secret. But before they succeed, they must suffer through madness, murder and everything else the spirits that dwell here have in store for them. Yet learning the truth just might drive them all insane. An ingeniously-devised ghost story, THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE will thrill and delight veteran horror fans from the first creaking door to the very last slithering shadow.

• ISBN13: 0024543013846
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Four people enter the Belasco Mansion, the so-called "Everest of haunted houses," hired by a dying millionaire to investigate the possibility of life after death. Physicist Clive Revill leads the quartet, which includes his wife Gayle Hunnicut and two mediums. Pamela Franklin, young and impulsive, immediately makes contact with what she perceives as a tortured spirit, while Roddy McDowall, the only survivor from the previous investigation 20 years ago, closes himself off completely, deathly afraid of the malevolent forces that crushed his former comrades in body and spirit. Science fiction and horror legend Richard Matheson, responsible for penning such horror classics as The Devil Rides Out and Roger Corman's The Pit and the Pendulum, brings a literate sensibility and a refreshing seriousness to the haunted-house genre with this adaptation of his novel Hell House. Director John Hough follows Matheson's lead with a moody but sober approach, balancing the physical threats of objects lethally leaping to life with the slow, subtle possession of the characters by a truly evil spirit. Parts of the script feel like so much scientific mumbo jumbo, with characters discussing the finer points of supernatural manifestation and ectoplasmic activity, but Hough's deliberate direction gives it the necessary solemnity to take it all seriously. --Sean Axmaker

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Eh. - Horror movie holic - St. Louis, MO
Ok, so judging by the other reviews, I'm thinking the cheese stands alone here, but I did not care for this film at all. I think perhaps my expectations were just too high, but I was pretty disappointed.

First off, one of my all time favorite movies is the original version of The Haunting (1963), and there were far too many elements copied here. The sets, the sound effects, script, even the scene were the woman is running around the house confused was almost identical to Julie Harris' running through hill house scene. Even the name "Hell House" isn't very imaginative. Seemed too unoriginal for my taste.

Second, other elements of the plot seemed just plain ridiculous. A reverser? Seriously? C'mon. It just got silly at several parts. I'm all for a tongue and cheek horror that doesn't take itself too seriously and essentially knows how to laugh at itself like Murder by Death, but not when it gets silly and tries to pass it off as serious. Maybe I misinterpreted, but it tried too hard. Completely humorless.

There was no scare factor for me. There were just a couple of minor "boo" moments of startle, but nothing truly scary. There were so many imitation Haunting elements, I wish I'd saved my money and just watched that. Way overrated.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

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Finally the truth about clowns is out! Beneath their smirky sinister grins and wildly patterned clothes are clever killers from out of this world. The "juxtaposition of their toy-store arsenal and malevolent intent proves to be a tasty combination" (Los Angeles Times) in this killer entertainment that will leave you fearing these big-top creatures for good. A spaceshiplooking like a circus tentlands in a field near a small town, signaling the attack of deviant, red-nosed, balloon-twisting psychos from another world who plan to annihilate mankindby turning people into cotton candy! Luckily, the town's teen citizenry decides to fight back and teach the cosmic bozos a lesson. But these klowns are no klutzes, turning popcorn, peanuts and caramel corn into playfulbut deadlyweapons of madcap destruction and mayhem!





What's completely and utterly baffling about Killer Klowns is not the plot--that's rather tidily summed up by the title--but the fact that it got made at all. According to the filmmakers, (the Chiodo brothers: Charles, Edward, and Stephen) all it took to convince the studio was a one-page treatment and a picture of a clown holding a gun. It boggles the mind. Anyway, some killer Klowns descend from outer space and start wrapping their hapless victims in cotton candy for later consumption. Debbie and Mike suspect something's amiss, but who will believe them? The movie's greatest asset is its willingness to play on the inherent creepiness of clowns. The Klowns are grotesque parodies of their big-top cousins, hiding hideous malformed teeth behind terrifying circus makeup. It's impossible to tell if Killer Klowns is truly meant to be scary, but it is compelling in its thoroughness: popcorn, balloon animals, and really big shoes are all used to their fullest effect. The only cast member you'll recognize immediately is veteran character actor John Vernon as Officer Mooney, but keep an eye out for Christopher Titus in a small role as Bob McReed. Then just sit back and stare open-mouthed in bewildered joy. --Ali Davis

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The Proud Family Movie

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Penny Proud is almost 16 years old, but her dad, Oscar, still treats her like a child! First, she's told she cannot be one of the dancers in the upcoming hip-hop half-time show starring teen rapper, 15 Cent. And now, instead of celebrating her sweet 16th birthday with her friends, she has to go on a boring vacation to the tropical Legume Island with her family. But it turns out the island is full of mysteries, The evil Dr. carver has lured them there in hopes of stealing Oscar's super-secret Instant Everlasting Multiplying Formula. With it, he hopes to take over the world. While Oscar, Tudy, grandma Suga Mama and the twins fight to escape from the doctor's clutches, Penny embarks on Operation: Family Liberation, outwits some clones, stars in half-time show, saves the world, and realizes she really does appreciate her unique and loving family.

• ISBN13: 9780788859014
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Never got the product. Seller will not write back to me! - Benjamin Gillespie -
I never got the Proud Family.
I wrote to the seller.
They never responded!

Beauty and the Beast (Three-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ DVD Packaging)

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The film that officially signaled Disney's animation renaissance (following The Little Mermaid) and the only animated feature to receive a Best Picture Oscar nomination, Beauty and the Beast remains the yardstick by which all other animated films should be measured. It relates the story of Belle, a bookworm with a dotty inventor for a father; when he inadvertently offends the Beast (a prince whose heart is too hard to love anyone besides himself), Belle boldly takes her father's place, imprisoned in the Beast's gloomy mansion. Naturally, Belle teaches the Beast to love. What makes this such a dazzler, besides the amazingly accomplished animation and the winning coterie of supporting characters (the Beast's mansion is overrun by quipping, dancing household items) is the array of beautiful and hilarious songs by composer Alan Menken and the late, lamented lyricist Howard Ashman. (The title song won the 1991 Best Song Oscar, and Menken's score scored a trophy as well.) The downright funniest song is "Gaston," a lout's paean to himself (including the immortal line, "I use antlers in all of my de-co-ra-ting"). "Be Our Guest" is transformed into an inspired Busby Berkeley homage. Since Ashman's passing, animated musicals haven't quite reached the same exhilarating level of wit, sophistication, and pure joy. --David Kronke --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Powaqqatsi - Life in Transformation

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Hailed by audiences and critics around the world as mesmerizing (The Detroit News), this second installment of writer/director Godfrey Reggio's apocalyptic qatsi trilogy is quite simply one of the most magnificent visual and aural spectacles ever made (L.A. Daily News)! Combining stunning cinematography with the exquisite music of award-winning composer Philip Glass, Powaqqatsi is a breathtaking experience working on many levels'emotional, spiritual, intellectual andaesthetic (The Hollywood Reporter)! Bold, haunting and epic in scale, this extraordinary film calls into question everything we think we know about contemporary society. By juxtaposing images of ancient cultures with those of modern life, Powaqqatsi masterfully portrays the human cost of progress. It is a film that engages the soul as well as the mind; it is truly an absorbing experience (Movies on TV and Videocassette).





Powaqqatsi, or "life in transformation," is the second part of a projected trilogy of experimental documentaries whose titles derive from Hopi compound nouns. The now legendary Koyaanisqatsi, or "life out of balance," was the first. Naqoyqatsi, or "life in war," once it obtains funding, will be the third. Powaqqatsi finds director Godfrey Reggio somewhat more directly polemical than before, and his major collaborator, the composer Philip Glass, stretching to embrace world music.

Reggio reuses techniques familiar from the previous film (slow motion, time-lapse, superposition) to dramatize the effects of the so-called First World on the Third: displacement, pollution, alienation. But he spends as much time beautifully depicting what various cultures have lost--cooperative living, a sense of joy in labor, and religious values--as he does confronting viewers with trains, airliners, coal cars, and loneliness. What had been a more or less peaceful, slow-moving, spiritually fulfilling rural existence for these "silent" people (all we hear is music and sound effects) becomes a crowded, suffocating, accelerating industrial urban hell, from Peru to Pakistan. Reggio frames Powaqqatsi with a telling image: the Serra Pelada gold mines, where thousands of men, their clothes and skin imbued with the earth they're moving, carry wet bags up steep slopes in a Sisyphean effort to provide wealth for their employers. While Glass juxtaposes his strangely joyful music, which includes the voices of South American children, a number of these men carry one of their exhausted comrades out of the pit, his head back and arms outstretched--one more sacrifice to Caesar. Nevertheless, Reggio, a former member of the Christian Brothers, seems to maintain hope for renewal. --Robert Burns Neveldine

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Different but Enjoyable - Dottie A. Randazzo - Pennsylvania, USA
This isn't your typical movie. No words spoken, yet it conveys a powerful message with the pictures and music. Everyone should see this movie and get a different view of the world we live in. Highly recommended.

The Polar Express [HD DVD]

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When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.





Destined to become a holiday perennial, The Polar Express also heralded a brave new world of all-digital filmmaking. Critics and audiences were divided between those who hailed it as an instant classic that captures the visual splendor and evocative innocence of Chris Van Allsburg's popular children's book, and those who felt that the innovative use of "performance capture"--to accurately translate live performances into all-digital characters--was an eerie and not-quite-lifelike distraction from the story's epic-scale North Pole adventure. In any case it's a benign, kind-hearted celebration of the yuletide spirit, especially for kids who have almost grown out of their need to believe in Santa Claus. Tom Hanks is the nominal "star" who performs five different computer-generated characters, but it's the visuals that steal this show, as director Robert Zemeckis indulges his tireless pursuit of technological innovation. No matter how you respond to the many wonders on display, it's clear that The Polar Express represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of cinema. If it also fills you with the joy of Christmas (in spite of its Nuremberg-like rally of frantic elves), so much the better. --Jeff Shannon

DVD features
The most intriguing feature on the two-disc DVD is probably the six-minute sequence featuring a new song performed by the two engine-room characters, Smokey and Steamer. The animation is crude and the song is nothing special, but it does preserve the dual performances of Michael Jeter (he played both characters), who passed away during filming. One of the striking aspects of The Polar Express is its use of motion-capture technology to turn real actors into animated characters, and that is examined in a significant portion of the five-part 11-minute featurette, in the "look at" Tom Hanks's multiple performances, and in an Easter egg that offers a side-by-side comparison of the actors in their motion-capture suits with the finished film in the "Hot Chocolate" number. There's also a live performance of Josh Groban singing "Believe" followed by an interview segment with him and composer Alan Silvestri, author Chris Van Allsburg providing a five-minute capsulization of his career, a PC game demo, and a kids' set-top game. The version of the film on DVD is the standard theatrical version, not the 3-D version seen in IMAX theaters. --David Horiuchi

The World of The Polar Express

The book by Chris Van Allsburg

The Soundtrack

The Magic Journey (Polar Express the Movie) (book)

Stills from Polar Express (click for larger image)

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Slow Movie - Stephanie Fowler - Lebanon, TN
This seller provided me with a perfect copy of the movie BUT the movie is just not a great movie. I bought it to add to my holiday movie collection and was disappointed. It puts the kids to sleep. Just not that great. Tom Hanks puts them out.

Rossini: La Cenerentola

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Tenor superstar Juan Diego Flórez adds the role of Prince Ramiro in Rossini's sparkling comedy La Cenerentola to his rapidly growing catalog of performances on Decca DVD. In Joan Font's strikingly colorful, toy-town staging, he is joined by one of today's great Cinderellas, the American mezzo-soprano, Joyce DiDonato. The two have wowed audiences with their virtuoso performances in the Metropolitan Opera's Il Barbiere di Siviglia which was broadcast live in HD to movie theaters and on PBS.

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Dave Matthews Band - Live at Folsom Field Boulder Colorado

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Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 11/05/2002

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The music doesn't match the visuals - Sam - New Zealand
The supposed editing issues didn't bother me at all, the only aspect of this otherwise excellent DVD that REALLY annoys me is the fact that about half-way through, the visuals start to drag behind the sound. (Has anyone else noticed this?)
One of the best things about DMB I beleive, is Carter Beauford. I play the drums also and totally respect that mans playing; it's incredible, so I was watching him closely to figure out how the heck he gets his sounds but as I have said, half way through, he was hitting drums but the sound wasn't in time with the visuals. Now most people are probably thinking "what? who cares?, the editing is terrible etc etc". Any drummer out there who has watched Carter play in this DVD would be dissapointed as well, I am sure.
Now, I am no producer but one would think that getting the sound and the pictures of a live rock show to match up would be high on the priority list. Obviously not in this case....
I end up just listening to the 2nd half of the show. I felt that all the songs rocked, especially the songs off "Everyday". The only dissapointment was "Ants Marching" which started off well then it seemed as if everyone got a bit tired and it sort of fell over.
I am surprised that DMB gave this DVD the "green light" in-so-far-as production values.

Runnin' Down a Dream (2 DVD)

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'Runnin Down a Dream,' the feature length documentary about Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, directed by Oscar-winning filmaker Peter Bogdanovich is now available in a two DVD package. Gritty and exuberant, 'Runnin Down a Dream' tells the Heartbreakers story as never before, revealing the combination of unwavering talent, artistic vision and sheer persistence that has made them one of the great American rock bands.

• Disc 1
• "Main Feature DVD (Part 1)"
• Gainesville 2006
• Elvis
• What's In A Name

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Tom Petty Rocks!! - snowcrazy -
This video is awesome! We've been Tom Petty fans for years and in this video we saw stuff we've never seen and learned stuff we never knew. If you're any kind of fan of Tom Petty you have to have this video.
I really enjoyed the commentary by other artists like Stevie Nicks and George Harrison. Having an in depth look at the relationship Tom and the Heartbreakers had with these other artists was very interesting.
Seeing the interaction between them all was really cool.
I could go on and on but the bottom line is if you are a fan of TPHB or a fan of rock and roll you have to get this video. I recommend the 4 disc set as it has the 30th anniversary concert from Gainsville Florida which is just as incredible. We purchased both!

Sesame Street - Fiesta!

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Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 04/06/2004 Rating: Nr





Fiesta means party in Spanish, and Sesame Street is pulsating with activity in this upbeat preschool program featuring Latino songs. Jim Henson's Muppets join the fun while everyone's favorite, Elmo, learns the Conga- Wiggle dance. Maria, Rosita, and Gabi create floats and costumes; even Oscar reluctantly partakes in the festivities. The dialogue is sparse in order to devote most of the 30-minute show to singing and dancing during eight Spanish/English tunes, featuring special performances by Linda Ronstadt and Celia Cruz. Most of the music will be familiar, such as "Conga Counting Song," "Amigo," and "It Sure Is Hot." Kids will also learn greetings, familiar words, and numbers in Spanish. While some might wish for the addition of live-action scenes of Mexico or a more complex story line, the bilingual focus is solid and the ever supportive cast of Sesame Street grownups, kids, and Muppets make it a neighborhood worth visiting. --Lynn Gibson

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Thought it was in Spanish or had a Spanish track but it doesn't - Rachel A. Mathers - Newport, TN
I bought this for my bilingual 5 year old daughter becaue I thought it was in Spanish or had a Spanish track but it doesn't so we are quite disappointed.

Yang Style Tai Chi for Health Volume Two: 24 Movement Short Form

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Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan is the most popular style of Tai Chi in the world today. It is known for its open, relaxed, and circular movements.

This series has been designed to make learning easier through detailed and structured progressive training. As you progress you will find that each stage of training builds upon previous lessons. Training like this, you will be able to grasp the movements and the principles allowing you to coordinate your body, increase your inner awareness, and develop a relaxed and stable posture.

In this instructional DVD you will learn:

The Complete 24 Movement Yang Style Short Form

This DVD also includes a Demonstration of the Complete Short Form at Practice Speed

About Franklin Fick Sifu Franklin Fick has been teaching Martial Arts and Energy Practices since 1993. He teaches Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan), Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Five Family Southern Shaolin, Qi Gong, Nei Gong, and Energetic Healing. Franklin also has a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In 2005 Franklin founded Shen Long Publishing to help promote Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Energy Practices, Medicine, and Daoism.

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

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Ballroom Basics, Vol. 9: Breakdance

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The breakdance choreographies shown on this DVD are presented and explained by German breakdance champion AQ and his gang "Incredible Syndicate." Martin Mueller, one of the most experienced directors of how-to-DVDs, introduces the viewer step by step to the most important basic elements of this dynamic production. After having successfully passed through the individual exercises, the viewers will be able to come up very soon with their own dances and choreographies.

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Eragon [Blu-ray]

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In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.

While it owes much of its appeal and appearance to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Eragon can stand on its own as an enjoyable fantasy for younger viewers. Faithfully adapted from the bestselling novel by teenage author Christopher Paolini, this boy-and-his-dragon tale offers clean, fast-paced family entertainment without compromising the darker qualities of Paolini's novel (the first in what is known as the "Inheritance" trilogy). The plot centers on 17-year-old peasant farmboy Eragon (played by appealing newcomer Ed Speleers) who discovers a mysterious blue object that turns out to be an egg that eventually hatches to reveal Saphira, a blue-scaled dragon that quickly grows to full-size. According to prophecy, Eragon is destined to be a dragon-rider like those who once protected a benevolent kingdom, thus reviving an ancient conflict against the army of King Galbatorix (John Malkovich), a former dragon rider who turned to evil, now in alliance with a! dark-magic "Shade" sorcerer named Durza (Robert Carlyle). While the movie serves up familiar fantasy elements and offers little if anything new to fans of the genre (or anyone who's read the books of Anne McCaffrey and Ursula K. Le Guin), it's visually impressive (especially the dragon scenes, with Rachel Weisz providing the telepathic "voice" of Saphira) and full of timeless wisdom, much of it delivered by Eragon's heroic mentor Brom (Jeremy Irons), himself a former dragon rider with memories of past battles and hope for Eragon's future. Add a fair warrior-maiden named Arya (Sienna Guillory) and you've got all the ingredients for a worthwhile (if not particularly original) fantasy that points directly to a sequel. Whether that's a good or a bad thing is up to individual viewers to decide. --Jeff Shannon

Eragon Extras

Christopher Paolini talks to us about his book and film inspirations and makes recommendations for fans of Eragon, click here to view the complete list.

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Beyond Eragon

Eragon (Inheritance Trilogy, Book 1)

The Eragon Community on Amazon

Eragon Collectibles

Stills from Eragon

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