The story is rather formulaic and employs all the standard elements of the genre, with themes of gallantry, betrayal and classic good vs. evil fare. So nothing new there. What makes it worthy of your time though, is the good voice acting and overall well-paced and enjoyable plot. The animation per se, albeit stiff at times and a bit on the budget side, is pretty well-done and agreeable to the eyes. A decent and straightforward sword-and-sorcery flick, that despite a commonplace setup, entertains, excites and holds your interest throughout. So not to worry if you're a stranger to the Dragon Age games, because this is accessible to anyone with a taste for adventure!
