Certainly, the CGI effects were a big part of the movie as Eragon's dragon, Saphira (as voiced by Rachel Weisz) is as much the star as Eragon ... her name means sapphire – and are more dull ...

The fantasy land of Hollywood now presents “Eragon,” essentially “Star Wars” — with dragons. Or maybe “The Lord of the Rings” — with dragons. This sword-and-sorcery tale loots its ...