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Prepare to enter a dazzling world of myth and magic as the first thrilling chapter of the Inheritance Trilogy takes flight! In a kingdom ravaged by darkness and tyranny, one small ray of hope emerges when Eragon (Ed Speleers) finds a mysterious blue "stone" that turns out to be the last dragon's egg in existence. From the moment the egg hatches, the fates of Eragon and the dragon Saphira are forever entwined, as they join forces to battle the evil King Galbatorix (John Malkovich). Packed with nonstop action, spectacular special effects and an inspiring story about believing in yourself, this "fantastical adventure" (USA Today) will fire up your imagination!

Eragon is a farm boy from a small town where life is simple, until one day he happens upon his destiny. While out hunting he comes across something which he mistakes for a stone, but is really an egg that hatches...a dragon. He then learns that he didn't find the egg, but rather the egg found him. A dragon will not hatch until it comes into the hands of the person it has chosen to be its Rider. As the next Dragon Rider, Eragon poses the greatest threat to the tyrannical king. And like it or not, Eragon was chosen to champion good against evil.

I know, I know. It's a kids movie. And it has dragons...and magic. So how good could it really be? But, for me, the reaction was more like: It has a dragon!!! And magic!!!

Call me crazy, but I loved it.

I cannot explain what it was that led me to stay perched at the edge of my seat in anxious anticipation of what would come next. Especially since, for the most part, I knew what was coming next. I have read the book, so I was familiar with the story. The movie is not 100% true to the book, but rather than picking apart the differences, I was able to enjoy this story, a different way, a second time around. While I enjoyed the book, it didn't come close to energizing me as much as the movie.

I just saw the movie and already I can't wait to see it again. I cannot recommend this movie to as many people as I wish I could. If you see it, I can only hope it gives you the same youthful excitement that it gave me.

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