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There may be no bigger surprise of blockbuster cinema in 2023 than the reveal that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is actually kind of great.
Expectations weren’t high for a fantasy-comedy based on the world’s most iconic role-playing game, especially given the execrable adaptation of 20 years prior. Yet this film is a welcome triumph, a loving homage to a geek favorite that’s specific enough in its jokes to win over even the most ardent fans—and you don’t have to know the game inside out to enjoy what is essentially the fantasy version of Game Night (it’s no coincidence that both films share screenwriters.)
Time will tell if general audiences are eager for such a film, but for fans of its leading man, it’s another sign of his winning streak in a long-fought battle of Hollywood hunks. Let’s be honest here: We all know that Pine is the best Chris, right?