Edgin the bard, a charming thief and his band of unlikely adventurers, Holga Kilgore, a barbarian thief, Doric, a tiefling druid and Simon Aumar, a half-elf sorcerer, embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

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Dungeons and Dragons, arguably the most famous RPG board game, demonised by some within Christian circles during the 70’s and 80’s and a central part of the Netflix smash hit Stranger Things, has had a massive influence on pop culture over the last fifty years. Finally, after the flop of the 2000’s adaptation, Dungeons and Dragons is back on the big screen. 

While there are some elements that don’t quite hit the mark, Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves is a fun, fantastical night out at the cinema. 

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From the outset it's clear that Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves is not in the business of taking itself too seriously. Hilarious gags, one liners, and a whole lot of taking the mickey out of the fantasy genre helps you feel like this film just bounces along in a ball of boundless energy. There are also some utterly bizarre but hilarious creature design work from an anthropomorphic cat to a very portly dragon. It feels very Guardians of the Galaxy-esque.

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It's a delicate balance to get the laughs and heart just right. This is where Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves slightly falters; this commitment to not taking itself too seriously doesn’t leave enough room for the heart of this film to truly beat. 

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However, Chris Pine is in fine comedic film, delivering one liners like a Saturday Night Live pro. Michelle Rodriguez is in growling, take no prisoners form, and Hugh Grant is a delicious, devilish delight. 

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While there are some elements that don’t quite hit the mark, Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves is a fun, fantastical night out at the cinema.