Scales on the Silver Screen: Dragons in Movies
Scales on the Silver Screen. Dragons in Movies are a Hollywood tradition
1. How to Train Your Dragon
This 3D animated film is arguably the best dragon movie ever made.
2. Eragon
Using modern computer animation makes for a nice looking beastie.
3. Reign of Fire
My personal tastes would rate this at the top. Plus the dragons sack London town.
4. Beowulf
The dragon is the best part of the modern remake of a remake.
5. The Hobbit
Tolkien’s dragon Smaug deserves to make this list, despite the retro animation style.
6. Dragonheart
Sean Connery can use one accent to play any role and the dragon is really cool.
7. Dragonslayer
Disney has always had an eye for what works in any age. This was the best dragon movie in its day.
8. Pete’s Dragon
There will probably never be another animation and musical theatre version of the dragon gone good ever again.
9. Dragon Wars
This movie has many fans of dragon culture pinning its poster to their bedroom walls. Enough said.
10. The Never Ending Story
Possibly the only Asian style dragon done decently in film history. Falkor the luck dragon gets my last top ten vote.