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AdventureFantasyActionDrama

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

- Rise and Fight

A man named Farmer sets out to rescue his kidnapped wife and avenge the death of his son – two acts committed by the Krugs, a race of animal-warriors who are controlled by the evil Gallian.

Release Date : 2007-11-29

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Boll Kino Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KGBrightlight PicturesHerold Productions

Production Country : CanadaGermanyUnited States of America

Alternative Titles : Dungeon SiegeDungeon Siege: In the Name of the KingIn the Name of the Father: A Dungeon Siege TaleIn the Name of the KingIn The Name of the King A Dungeon Siege TaleIn the Name of the King - A Dungeon Siege Tale

Cast

Jason Statham

Character Name : Farmer

Original Name : Jason Statham

Gender : Male

Ray Liotta

Character Name : Gallian

Original Name : Ray Liotta

Gender : Male

Leelee Sobieski

Character Name : Muriella

Original Name : Leelee Sobieski

Gender : Female

John Rhys-Davies

Character Name : Merick

Original Name : John Rhys-Davies

Gender : Male

Burt Reynolds

Character Name : King Konreid

Original Name : Burt Reynolds

Gender : Male

Matthew Lillard

Character Name : Duke Fallow

Original Name : Matthew Lillard

Gender : Male

Brian J. White

Character Name : Tarish

Original Name : Brian J. White

Gender : Male

Claire Forlani

Character Name : Solana

Original Name : Claire Forlani

Gender : Female

Ron Perlman

Character Name : Norick

Original Name : Ron Perlman

Gender : Male

Kristanna Loken

Character Name : Elora

Original Name : Kristanna Loken

Gender : Female

Mike Dopud

Character Name : General Backler

Original Name : Mike Dopud

Gender : Male

Tania Saulnier

Character Name : Talwyn

Original Name : Tania Saulnier

Gender : Female

Gabrielle Rose

Character Name : Delinda

Original Name : Gabrielle Rose

Gender : Female

Terence Kelly

Character Name : Trumaine

Original Name : Terence Kelly

Gender : Male

Carrie Anne Fleming

Character Name : Crying Woman

Original Name : Carrie Anne Fleming

Gender : Female

Eva Padberg

Character Name : Handmaiden

Original Name : Eva Padberg

Gender : Female

Will Sanderson

Character Name : Bastian

Original Name : Will Sanderson

Gender : Male

Jacqueline Ann Steuart

Character Name : Caravan Slave #1

Original Name : Jacqueline Ann Steuart

Gender : Female

Travis MacDonald

Character Name : Caravan Slave #2

Original Name : Travis MacDonald

Gender : Male

Darren Shahlavi

Character Name : Gatekeeper

Original Name : Darren Shahlavi

Gender : Male

Colin Ford

Character Name : Zeph

Original Name : Colin Ford

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Filipe Manuel Neto

@FilipeManuelNeto

2023-02-25

**Considering that it's based on an action video game, the film is quite enjoyable, and not quite as deserving of the hate it's been getting.** The movie market is full of movies based on video games. I even dare to say that practically all the most popular games have already known a film adaptation, from “Super Mario” to “Angry Birds”. I've seen quite a few of them, and so far I haven't found one that I could say I liked. Or rather, what I can remember right now... I don't know the game “Dungeon Siege”, but from what I saw in a quick search on the Internet it must be very similar to other games of the pseudo-medieval genre. Wicked kings, dungeons and sorcerers are part of this universe. They are fantasy, intended to stimulate the imagination and thirst for action of those who have never picked up a real medieval sword. Directed by Uwe Bol, a director I didn't know until now, and of whom I have not very recommendable references (but let's not, because of that, judge in advance!), the film I've just seen is relatively pleasant, and is based on a struggle for power in a kingdom called Ehb. On one side we have a wicked sorcerer and the late king's nephew, who wants to reign in his place, and on the other we have a poor farmer, at the head of an unlikely revolution. We've seen a lot of this, medieval themed films are always exploring these themes. While originality is lacking here, the film works reasonably well and isn't as bad as some have claimed. There are far worse things floating around between big lauds. All right, the film lacks a more effective direction and a greater epic sense, much of what you see has already been done in other better films and the characters are sketches without personality. But considering that the movie is based on a game, I think a decent effort was made. The cast has several big names. For me, the best and most competent is Ray Liotta, who really makes an effort to raise the quality of what he does with the poor material he receives and manages to steal our attention whenever he appears on the scene. However, I also liked Ron Perlman and John Rhys-Davies. I didn't like Jason Statham, he seems to be in the movie just for the pay, and the rest of the cast has little or little time to do something. Technically, the film deserves praise for its excellent cinematography, the good shooting options and the chosen locations. The soundtrack harmoniously unites an excellent original soundtrack and several hard rock themes that appear more during the credits, and stays in the ear for some time.