Dragon : Les Aventuriers du royaume de Dramis

This is a really enjoyable fantasy film made for families. It was a kids film so some of the reviews here are very silly and Over the Top. Not all fantasy films are Lord of the Rings. And celebrating Christmas has been happening long before Christianity, s it's to celebrate the birth of the sun god, even to celebrate the Winter solstice.

Its not too clear when the film was set because the technology and clothes are Iron Age, while the society, tools and culture is Dark Ages. Its very likely it was set on a completely parallel world with elves, a lush forested North Pole and warm looking Winters with Summer trees.

The dragon was cute, and it's a pleasant magical film.

Ever from the Shadow Cabal film I have been watching Arrowstorm Entertainment productions with religiousness, but I've avoided Christmas Dragon because, well, it just seemed a children's film. And if that means it's more childish than orcs and elves and magic quests, that's really saying something.

Yet I was very pleasantly surprised. Some of the main cast from Mythica and a bunch of children who acted really well are going on a quest to save Christmas. The dragon (and really the entire adult cast) are really just props for the children's quest, but it was all very nice.

Not a perfect film, but a beautiful one. And less childish than expected, too. The ending is a bit contrived, but I had one hour and forty-five minutes of good entertainment. I am glad I watched it.

My daughter and I recently watched A Christmas Dragon (2014) on Prime. The storyline revolves around a group of orphans unfamiliar with Christmas, who embark on a quest to reclaim its stolen magic, hoping to bring joy and hope to children everywhere.

Directed by John Lyde (Riot), the film stars Bailee Michelle Johnson (127 Hours), Paris Warner (Once I was a Beehive), Danny James (The Santa Box), Melanie Stone (Deadstream), and Heather Beers (Christmas for a Dollar).

The movie gives off a vibe reminiscent of a spinoff from the 90s Hercules/Xena series, with commendable settings, attire, and props that immerse you in the era. The magical elements depicted are entertaining, although the acting falls within the mediocre to bad spectrum. CGI dragons, fire, and explosions didn't quite meet expectations. The storyline, while okay, lacks a standout quality.

In conclusion, A Christmas Dragon serves as a passable family watch but doesn't offer anything remarkable. With a score of 3/10, I would suggest considering other holiday films and skipping this one.

This film is perfect for the MST3K treatment.

There is barley a plot of any kind.

The acting is atrocious.

The CGI is 1990s quality.

I cannot imagine trying to sit through this disaster of film without the riffs from MST3K.

I think one of the best things is how they made fun of the various accents that were attempted.

Additionally, the snow "whites only" cast is made fun of as well.

I am not sure what the filmmakers were trying to do with this film. Maybe they lost a bet, maybe they thought they were making a good movie. In any case, if you must see this mess, I suggest you watch it with the riffs. Without them, I don't know how you would make it all the way to the end.

THE Christmas DRAGON, by Lord of the Rings standards cost very little, but this made in Utah fantasy film comes to life with amazing special effects and a wonderful musical score as it brings to life a tale of orphan children and a young dragon attempting to rescue the fading memory of Christmas. John Lyde's screenplay and direction do a first rate job in providing an exciting adventure for children and adults to experience together. It might be a bit too frightening for the younger members of a family but should hold the interest of older children, teenagers and adults. The cinematography and editing are top notch as are the special effects - - they really do look quite professional and show that even a magical story like told here can be done on a non-Hollywood budget. A lot of love and care have gone into this production and it deserves to find a large audience. The film should have had a theatrical run but has been released direct to DVD. I only wish that it had been made available as a Blu-ray.