The only thing is, is that it just ends up being a dull affair, one that boasts wooden performances, bland dialogue, and poorly executed action scenes. (rottentomatoes.com)
Also, Ed Speleers as our hero Eragon gets my vote as most wooden performance in a fantasy / sci - fi flick since... well... Hayden Christensen as Young Darth Vader in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. (scifimoviepage.com)
While a lot of people dislike the two male leads, Crowe for his often juvenile behaviour and Affleck for a series of wooden performances in sub-standard film, here the pair are exemplary, and coupled with his directorial debut last with Gone Baby Gone, announces a triumphant return to form for Affleck. (fanthefiremagazine.com)