Eragon

Read the book, it's amazing. The movie is epic, but it's like comparing a picture of an exotic landscape to being there for yourself. The movie is impressive, though. But from one who read Eragon, the novel, and who is nearly finished with its sequel, believe me when I say it fell short of its inspiration, though acceptably so. (If you've read the novel, you'll understand what I mean) You cannot fit a 400 page book on screen unless you're ready to make a three hour movie. But when you watch it portrayed by 108 minutes, you can't help but be sad.

However, for those of you who have not read the book, you'll love it. You may ask a lot of questions, like my sister, but you'll either hate it or love it. So do not be dismayed. I hope it will inspire you to pick up the book. Christopher Pauolini writes a powerful story, and one not easily put down.

I find many connections in this story to our Story. Like Eragon to his world, we, as believers (dragon-riders), have much hope to offer the world, and much resistance to offer the enemy. It's another story that inspires the wild hearted to be courageous, and no longer run for the shadows. It's a story for the feminine heart to follow into a battle fought by both races, as equals, and rightfully so. After all, the dragon's a female, and a strong one.

(Re) Eragon. (2006) screenplay by Peter Buchman, directed by Stefen Fangmeier