the first d and d movie be one of the worse i would ever see while even more so a i be a fan of d and d. the monster do not act like monster out of d and d and the villain and hero be all moron and the spell effect whilst ok in place be a bit over the top elsewhere and the magic be either all very weak or of artifact level and there be way too many dragon act very non dragon like and the plot be full of hole and etc . etc . in this movie at least the monster and although there aren not too many of them and act like they be mean to . there much more of a variety of magic and the effect be good . there a few puzzle and and outdoor and indoor and dungeon adventure a good mix . the good guy as well a the bad guy get wound and not just lightly . the hero be also a lot more natural and likable and although still a bit two dimensional and and the plot be still a bit weak compare to a decently write adventure for d and d and but in comparison with the first film this one be an oscar nominee . so and overall a decent b grade fantasy . if you swear you would never watch another d and d movie after the first one and it might be worthwhile reconsider . if only we could get drizzt onto the big screen .