Edgin has the chance to do exactly what he set out to do years ago. He could use the gem to resurrect his wife. It would fix his greatest mistake and heal his heart.
Instead of crafting a rigid, high-fantasy epic in the vein of The Lord of the Rings , the filmmakers approached the story through the lens of a real TTRPG campaign.
Regé-Jean Page steps into the guest-star role as Xenk, an immortal, hyper-literal Paladin. He embodies the classic "overpowered NPC" that a Dungeon Master introduces to bail the party out of trouble. His deadpan delivery and complete inability to understand sarcasm make for some of the film's funniest moments.
: Spells like Speak with Dead strictly follow the game's five-question limit, which leads to a comedic sequence. Dungeons Dragons- Honor Among Thieves
The film's story follows (Chris Pine). He is a bard who seeks to retrieve a lost relic to resurrect his deceased wife. After escaping prison with his companion Holga Kilgore (Michelle Rodriguez), he forms a "found family" of misfits. The group includes the insecure sorcerer Simon and the shapeshifting druid Doric . They must stop the treacherous Forge Fitzwilliam and a powerful Red Wizard.
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One of the most striking aspects of "Honor Among Thieves" is its deliberate subversion of traditional heroic archetypes. The main characters, including the half-elf rogue, the human paladin, and the goliath barbarian, defy conventional expectations of what it means to be a hero. They are flawed, vulnerable, and often driven by self-interest rather than altruism. This complexity allows players to engage with the story on a deeper level, as they grapple with the moral ambiguities of their characters' actions. Edgin has the chance to do exactly what
The film's success hinges on its pitch-perfect ensemble cast:
For long-time players, is a treasure trove of references that never feel forced.
Hugh Grant as Forge is a revelation. Playing the villain as an oily, insecure, "promising young politician" type, he looks like he is having the time of his life. The moment he betrays the party, you aren't angry; you nod and think, "Of course. He rolled a 20 on Deception." Instead of crafting a rigid, high-fantasy epic in
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is destined for cult-classic status. It sits on the shelf next to The Princess Bride , Stardust , and Galaxy Quest —films that respect their source material but never let it strangle the story.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves earned glowing reviews from critics and audiences alike, holding high fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised its earnest heart, practical effects work, and sharp script.
The script is also wise enough to know when to pull back. The best joke in the film is a silent one: Holga breaking bread with her halfling ex-husband and his new human wife. No words. Just raw, relatable, cringe-comedy pain. And then, moments later, she saves his life without a second thought. The humor never undercuts the heart.
Justice Smith's Simon is the sorcerer who cannot quite master his magic, providing both comic relief and a relatable underdog arc. Sophia Lillis brings a feral grace to Doric, including a memorable escape sequence featuring an extended chase transformed through druidic wild shape. Regé-Jean Page's Xenk is a standout comic creation—so relentlessly sincere and verbose that he becomes unintentionally hilarious, a perfect parody of the overly earnest paladin often found at D&D tables.