eragon

[mjscheer]

I have always passionately hated Eragon. Why? Well, first of all, the title is one letter away from “Dragon”. Quite simply, it lacks originality, as this hilarious section of an article from oregonlive.com proves

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[glowing_fish]

I liked the books. And yes, I realized how derivative they were. But I still liked them. I mean, they weren't great, but they did keep me reading.

[mjscheer]

I stopped the moment Eragon noticed that "underneath the elf lady's grime and dirt, she had fantastic curves." Just closed the book. BAM.

[specialt_2007]

Oh my god that's an amazing line. The only way to make it better was say she had voluptuous curves. Wait...wasn't this written by a 15 year old? I thought I heard that somewhere...hm...I know where his mind is.

Possibly the best line in the movie:
The loss of my stone makes me suffer. Do not prolong my suffering.

And he said it in this flat and monotonous voice without any emotion whatsoever. It was kind of like Mick Jagger style acting, if that was the Ned Kelly movie you saw. It was horrible. And the evil guy looks like your dad. Just thought you might like to know.

[glowing_fish]

Well, other than being a cliche, and possibly demeaning, what is wrong with that?

[mjscheer]

Nietzche would argue there is nothing "wrong" with that, and certainly the author has full license to write those words, just as I have full license to close the book immediately when I read them. BAM.

[glowing_fish]

And I have full license to point out that I think you were hasty in your judgement.

[mjscheer]

If you insist; but I'd seen enough for me. Are you going to see the movie?

[glowing_fish]

Probably not. I don't usually see movies.

Although if the book is so bad, doesn't mean the movie has less to ruin?