Avergond

Cast
Eric Bana.......Halfin

Christian Bale........Evret

Sean Bean........Lucern

Miranda Otto........Ioreth

Jeremy Irons........Ubert

Liam Neeson........Dolon

Crew
Director.....Ridley Scott

Writer.....William Monahan

Composer.....Hans Zimmer

Miscellaneous Information
Release Date: December 18th, Year 12

Production Budget: $135 Million

Running Time: 157 Minutes

MPAA Rating: R for intense, graphic battle sequences and some sexual content

Opening Weekend: $28,839,934

Domestic Gross: $330,535,076

Worldwide Gross: $510,460,614

Synopsis
After defeating the sworn enemy of his kingdom in a ferocious assault, Halfin, Crown Prince of Avergond, returns to the capital city in celebration with plans to settle down in a time of peace and marry his love, Ioreth. His father, Dolon, is an elderly man who has been ailing recently and plans to have Halfin named king upon his death. This does not sit well with Evret, Halfin's younger brother who is very ambitious and cunning, and also is greatly jealous of his brother's fame and fortune. One night, Evret stages a coup of sorts, driving his brother from the capital and disposing of any potential resistance, now ruling in all but name. Halfin is forced to flee into the wilderness and enlists the aid of a retired general called Ubert, who served Dolon years before. Together they go before Lucern, the new leader of Avergond's rival and work out a deal that will exchange peace for Lucern's aid. After Dolon dies from ill health, Evret has himself crowned king, and the stage is set for a confrontation. When a failed assassin strike kills Ubert instead of Halfin, the spark is lit as both brothers marshal armies for a decisive battle. In the end, Halfin and Lucern's forces break into the capital of Avergond and Halfin confronts, fights, and kills his brother. Peace then returns to the kingdom and Halfin is crowned king and is reunited with Ioreth and marries her.

Critical and Awards Reception
Avergond was very well regarded by audiences, gaining very strong traction and legs at the box office. It was also well received by film critics as well, getting an 84% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. USA Today gave it a four-star rating and both Premiere and Entertainment Weekly Magazines listed it as one of the best films of the year.

At the Golden Globes, Avergond was nominated for five awards, including Best Drama, but was shut out of every single one. However momentum and buzz seemed to build for this film, because when the Oscar ceremonies were held it broke out of its shell and stunned everyone. Nominated for 10 Academy awards, it was able to win a sterling seven of them, including the award for Best Picture. Avergond upset regarded favorites Stars of the Serial and Lady Luck and is known in CAYOM as one of the most famous dark horses out there.