We always choose at least one “simple fare” (completely non-taxing, mostly “fluffy” :-)) movie to watch as a family during the holidays–often more. This year, one we chose was Eragon, for several reasons (one of which was an elementary school librarian in the family and all that implies for the family reading list–good implications, I assure you :-)).
I have a much more prolix review I was considering posting, but this one catches most of its points succinctly, so I’ll just refer you there.
Not a definite miss. No solid hits. Not a yawner. Not a winner. Pretty pictures. A little more at the linked post.