As my only experience with Dungeons & Dragons comes from the godawful live-action movie starring Jeremy Irons, I haven’t been quite sure what to expect from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Imagine my surprise when the positive reviews started pouring in, but I shouldn’t have bet against the appeal of Chris Pine playing the lute. The film has gotten off to a great start with $5.6 million in previews and is now playing in theaters.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure which follows “A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.” Chris Pine stars alongside Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head, and Hugh Grant.
Our own JimmyO found himself won over by Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, saying it was “far more fun” than he’d anticipated. “While it may not be perfect, the excellent cast and the charming script make it one of the most cheerful early surprises of 2023,” JimmyO wrote in his review. “It’s funny, adventurous, entertaining, and does a good enough job of creating a world worthy of revisiting in a sequel. I wonder if those who make D&D a massive part of their lives will respond even more to the film. Watching Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and the rest of this cast made this a pleasant moviegoing experience. It’s the kind of flick where you can enjoy popcorn and soda with a little fantasy-driven action, humor, and even a bit of sweetness on the big screen before you, thanks to this lively cast and script.” Sounds like you can’t go wrong if you’re looking for a fun time at the theater. You can check out the rest of JimmyO’s review right here.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is currently sitting at 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Let us know what you thought of the movie in the comments below!