When a book is bad, the film adaptation will suck, seriously!

So for some god awful reason I was persuaded by an individual (who to avoid embarrassment I will not name as co conspirator) I sat down and watched some of 'Eragon'. Remember that? Firstly a bestselling kids book and then a movie. No, don't recall? Yeah, well that was because it was abysmally awful. Like vomiting is a better alternative to watching or reading that story. (I feel similarly about Twilight - more on that later!)


So I know that Eragon was written by some kid - it shows if the film is anything to go by. There is no real setting of context of the world and its rules, instead there is some rubbish overview of bad forces vs good forces and that's about it. It lacked even a hint at depth and well, when anyone writes or delves into a fantasy story, it should contain *some* measure of depth. Even the world of Harry Potter is rich and feels like it exists long before we enter the story. No, Eragon is not in the same ball game, its playing by itself in some corner, ignored by the kids who have creativity and know how to tell a story.

It boggles the mind to think that this story was published (and went on to make the writer millions) when it contains every cliche in the book - random farm boy is propelled into a destiny he ain't ready for; grouchy mentor who once saw glory is now trying to relive that said valour through pushing it on useless, aimless kid; damsel in distress calling out to hero; 'baddies' who appear to have no reason to be bad other than they can-  the list goes on.