‘Eragon’ a fantasy adventure in Colombo

'Eragon', a fantasy movie based on best-selling novel of Christopher Paolini will be released at the Majestic Cinema Colombo from February 1 to 7 for a limited engagement. Maiden direction by Stefen Fangmeier, who had earlier worked as visual effects director in 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World', the story is a narration about a teenage farm boy named Eragon.

When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it's the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; maybe now he'll be able to buy food for the winter for his family.

But when the stone turns out to be an egg from which a baby dragon is hatched, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power.

With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands.

The cast includes Edward Speleers in the title role, Jeremy Irons, Garrett Hedlund, Sienna Guillory, Robert Carlyle, John Malkovich, Djimon Hounsou and Joss Stone.

The screenplay is written by Peter Buchman, who is best known for Jurassic Park III. Worldwide released on December 2006, 'Eragon' was the 31st highest grossing film of 2006 in the US.