Reign of Fire
Reign of Fire
In post-apocalyptic England, an American volunteer and a British survivor team up to fight off a brood of fire-breathing dragons seeking to return to global dominance after centuries of rest underground. The Brit -- leading a clan of survivors to hunt down the King of the Dragons -- has much at stake: His mother was killed by a dragon, but his love is still alive.
Kraine Opasen reviewedJune 20, 2025
“Dragons, dystopia, and damn good acting — a hidden gem of fantasy cinema.”
Reign of Fire deserved so much more than its quiet run in theaters. This is a bold, gritty, and surprisingly intense blend of post-apocalyptic action and high fantasy, where dragons rule the skies and humans fight for survival beneath the ashes.
Christian Bale leads with gravitas and grit, while Matthew McConaughey goes full berserker as a shaved-headed, axe-swinging dragon slayer from the American military — yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds. Their clash of wills is just as fierce as the battle with fire-breathing monsters.
The world-building is grounded and believable, the tension never lets up, and the dragons? Terrifyingly majestic — some of the best designs ever put on screen.
It’s dark, desperate, and far better than it was ever given credit for.
An underrated cult classic that still burns bright.