John Francis Daley’s career has come full circle. His career started by playing a Dungeons & Dragons-loving geek in the short-lived, but beloved, TV series “Freaks and Geeks.” Now, he’s the co-writer and co-director of “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” a fun adventure film full of laughs.

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Taking a comedic approach to Dungeons & Dragons was probably the best way to bring the role-playing game work on screen. A serious take could be possible but given the improvised nature of the game, a playful tone feels appropriate. Daley, co-writer and co-director Jonathan Goldstein and co-writer Michael Gilio add enough emotional grounding to keep it from becoming a complete parody.

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From left: Justice Smith as Simon, Chris Pine as Edgin, Sophia Lillis as Doric and Michelle Rodriguez as Holga in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves." (AIDAN MONAGHAN/PARAMONT PICTURES)

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From left: Sophia Lillis as the shapeshifter Doric in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves." COURTESY OF PARAMONT PICTURES AND EONE)

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Hugh Grant as Forge and Chloe Coleman plays Kira in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves." (AIDAN MONAGHAN/PARAMOUNT PICTURE AND EONE)

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