This mediocre film gives us a plot which looks like it was robbed from George Lucas desk (The fact being there are thieves in this picture). Profion (Jeremey Irons) has been working on a rod to control the dragons of Izmer so he can overthrow the Empress and council. The rod fails due to the power and magic of the dragon. Profion contacts the council of mages that leads the young Empress Savina (Thora Birch) into a feeding frenzy by playing into their fears of equality. Profion also learns of the "Rod of Savrille" which gives it user the ability to control red dragons. He send's his henchman Damodar (Played by the ever charismatic Bruce Payne) to find the Dragon's Eye which will lead him to the Rod. Two thieves Ridley (Justin Whalin) and Snails (Marlon Wayans) try to stop Profion and Damodar and both enlist the help of Elwood (Lee Arenberg) a Viking like dwarf. They are also given a dose of magic by a helpful & beautiful mage Marina (Zoe "you know she's the love story!" McKellan). Kristen Wilson gives a good performance as Norda the empresses finest tracker and Richard O' Brien makes a cameo performance as Zilius the cheif of the thieves guild.

By Andrew J. Byrne

By Andrew J. Byrne