Dragon Hunters [Blu-ray]

I have never even heard of this movie until last week from watching the STARZ network (being that it's free for a year with their anniversary). I don't want to sound like a nerd but I cannot believe I have never heard of this animated movie before! I thought I have seen all the good ones (mainly Disney/Pixar, animes, etc) but this one really amazed me. Even my husband who usually isn't into animated films unless he has to watch one with our 4 yr old was very impressed. The story is pretty neat and similar to most "kill the dragon save the world" stuff. What sets it apart was that it was truly visually amazing ( comparable to Avatar ) especially in HD and the musical score that accompanies it was quiet perfect. This movie had some heart, although the side-kick character tended to annoy me some, but Forrest Whitaker was great. I loved it so much I had to go buy the Blu Ray IMMEDIATELY ( you really can't beat the price of below $10!!!) and I cannot wait to eventually share it with my daughter and the rest of my family. I really do think it's a must BLU RAY/SURROUND SOUND/minimum 52" 1080 screen...just for the WOW factor alone! Ok, that's it for my nerd rantings. Simply a must-seeUPDATE:P.S. I don't think this is for the kids (as in 10 and under). A lot of the dialogue are a little bit too mature for the younger ones, and the story line will probably bore them some. When I saw this movie, I had no distractions, therefore it helped me enjoy it a bit more than I normally would.

I had never heard of this animated feature until it popped up on cable. After viewing it I rushed to buy it on blu-ray.The animation is great---some of the very best. The characters are fun and given the quirky little details that make them fun to watch. For boys there is plenty action and adventure. For girls one of the heroes is a little girl who really steals the show. For adults it is an artistic wonder with lots to see and a nice tale of heroism of likely and unlikely people. Note: it is a little intense so adults might want to watch it first or watch it with their little kids.There is an animated TV show based on the characters seen in Dragon Hunters but DO NOT confuse the animation in the TV show with what you will see in this feature. Dragon Hunters compares with the very best animation seen anywhere.

This was offered at a very attractive price here on Amazon, and the reviews from others have been positive, so being an animation lover I gave it a shot. I'm glad I did. The animation is excellent, and there is a good amount of humor and suspense. The movie must have been made in Japan and then dubbed for an American audience as some of the characters and buildings have an Asian look. In fact, it has a couple of Hayao Miyazaki influences. The main protangonist is a girl, just like in his films, and it has a quirkiness like the floating islands that you might find in one of his films. There are also moments of silence and reflection that you don't find in American animated movies very often (except for Pixar). The only negative is the little girl can be a little annoying at times with her CONSTANT talking and singing. The final dragon fight could be pretty scary for the very young so parental guidance is advised. Overall a good purchase.

Gorgeous artwork encompasses this bizarre tale of a world falling apart and floating off piece by piece. As if this was perfectly normal, the three main characters roam through this gravity-challenged planet, searching for clients. They are dragon hunters. And they are almost as good at this job as they claim. But accidents will happen. Joining their merry band is a knight obsessed little girl named Zoe, she inspires them to greater heights.........whether they wanted to or not. It’s a quest. Kill the World Eater and get paid. As aspirations go it’s not entirely heroic, but it is fun.

Odd characters make their way through the world trying to become Hero's. Our hero's are a fun and quirky , a Muscle bound man but soft hearted as they come, his partner is a shifty, business minded guy and a princess that just never stops talking. They explore the world left behind by a Gigantic Dragon. Although the characters are a bit fundamental in their design, the background, lighting and special FX and imagery is absolutely the BEST! It's both a fun and funny story line and I know that you and your kids will love it.Just wait until you see the shinning Knight, the beautiful moon lit night and the floating parts of the world collide and you'll be amazed at the intensity of work that went into this movie.

Awesome and hilarious film! So glad we got it!

Wonderfully illustrated, beautifully crafted movie. The background scenery alone is worth the price. A floating world which is falling apart- deteriorating before our eyes. The animators must be physics majors- entropy at it's finest! The storm near the end is stunning- the lightning ripping through a large building in the background is so well drawn that I replayed it 5 times, just to take it in! The vocal work is superb along with an excellent musical score. Enjoy each character and let me know if you've ever seen anything like it.!

I really loved the first in this series (Dragonnest) and was sooooo much looking forward to this 2nd one, Dragon Hunters. It was real good, but not as good as the 1st in my opinion. It was close. The human male MC has grown into an adult now, while the female Elf hasn't changed. If they continue the series with a 3rd one, if they haven't already, I'm wondering how they explain or show how the relationship between the 2 MC's can endure with the human continuing to age while the elf hardly does at all.