because of the b movie storyline helicopter and tank vs. dragon many people will dismiss this movie out of hand . special effect laden drivel and they will say . they miss the fact that this movie be actually very well craft . it a decent script and with some good line and clever little addition like quinn serial play base on star war to entertain the child before bed . the acting be well above average all around while christian bale and gerard butler be particular stand out . the story be more emotional than you would expect and which make the action sequence more gripping . the fist fight between quinn and van zan be particularly brutal and engage . the cinematography be quite good and but that what you would expect when youre fill the screen with dragon . and of course the special effect be incredible . the dragon be much good than dragonheart or harry potter . the music be well integrated nothing over the top or grandiose and like lord of the ring and for example . it set the tone well without be overbear . all in all and it a well craft movie and a labor of love by director rob bowman . while the plot isn not for everyone and the emotional impact and superior act help reign of fire stand out among action and sci fi film .