In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale Image
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Metascore
15 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 396 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, Ron Perlman
  • Summary: An unspeakably evil army rampages across what was an idyllic, peaceful world, destroying everything in its path, looking to conquer the mighty Castle Ebb and vanquish the King himself! Amidst this backdrop of war in the Kingdom of Ehb, between the evil Gallian and the ruling King Konreid, a once simple family man named Farmer sets out to find his kidnapped wife, Solana. (Freestyle Releasing)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 10 out of 11
  1. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    50
    A second-rate regurgitation of "The Lord of the Rings." Everything about it, down to the set and costume design, apes Peter Jackson's epic trilogy. However, while "The Lord of the Rings" was a grand story of scope and power, In the Name of the King feels small in more ways than one.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Sam Adams
    30
    Its convictionless competence is merely dull, denying the pleasures of an outright howler without providing much else.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    25
    This is the sort of movie where men stand blankly over dead loved ones, then start digging. Masculine stoicism or emotional botox? You decide.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    25
    Director Uwe Boll sticks with what he knows -- how to turn video games into dull, cheap-looking movies.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 57
  3. Negative: 34 out of 57
  1. JeffS.
    10
    Hey...like you are all good at making movies...i'd like to see your sorry arses make a better movie. Anyone who can create a film and put it on the big screen deserves a 10, good luck to all your losers.… Expand
  2. MattA.
    8
    I fucking love uwe boll. I think everyone else who has given this film good marks will agree with me when I say this movie is of the so-shitty-it's-good vein. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.… Expand
  3. spadenx
    5
    It was ok. The action was good for the most part but the parts with magic were super, super corny. There was little plot to it as well. The acting was solid but thats expected by the experianced cast. Overall, There is nothing really special (or good) about this movie. Its just another generic film really.… Expand
  4. JimB
    4
    This definitely a 4. The quality of the adaptation from the game, for what it's worth, is quite good. It's a shame that the source game chosen (Dungeon Siege) was a knockoff itself and poor at best anyway. Neither the game nor the movie really bring anything new to either genre. Uwe Boll continues to demonstrate little understanding for the audience he makes movies for and a poor ability to select decent source material.… Expand

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