Grab your d20s and prepare for adventure as we dive into Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the 2023 film that captured the heart and soul of D&D while delivering one of the most entertaining fantasy adventures in recent years.
This episode feels like a natural critical hit as we explore what made this Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez-led romp so special, despite it not achieving the box office success it deserved. Rich, our resident D&D newcomer, shares his unbridled enthusiasm for the film, comparing his experience to watching the first Pirates of the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Dakota and Anthony offer the perspective of active D&D players, pointing out how perfectly the film captures the experience of a tabletop campaign, from critical failures to unexpected solutions.
We break down the stellar cast performances, with Hugh Grant's deliciously self-serving Forge Fitzwilliam and the scene-stealing appearances by a pint-sized Bradley Cooper deserving special mention. The hosts dissect memorable sequences like Doric's shapeshifting escape, the speaking-with-dead cemetery scene, and that hilariously literal straight-line-walking paladin Xenk. For D&D players, the film offers delightful references to game mechanics and lore, while newcomers get a perfectly accessible fantasy adventure that stands on its own.
The conversation expands to how the film has influenced official D&D materials, with items and locations from the movie becoming part of the game's canon. We also touch on upcoming D&D media projects, including a Netflix series being produced by Stranger Things' Sean Levy.
Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or someone who's never rolled a saving throw in your life, our discussion celebrates why Honor Among Thieves deserves your attention and the sequel that fans are desperately hoping for. Listen now, and you might just find yourself inspired to start your own adventure in the Forgotten Realms!
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