Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined
StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Myron Clemons A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.
Calum Hutton It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...
Angie Calvert I'm not going to lie. Inkheart is one of my favorite books, as are the sequels, so my opinion may be slightly biased. Now that I've given you that warning, I'll cut straight to it: This film reduced me to an angry, seething mess. When I first saw it, I wasn't particularly upset. However, the more I thought about what they did to the book that holds a special place on the bookshelf of my heart, the more outraged I became. This film, in no way, did the book justice. So many small but important points were changed that it was pretty much just a spin-off of the original story. I won't name them here, in fear of ruining the book for others (I'm not worried about ruining the movie, there isn't much more damage to be done there. The creators took care of that themselves.), but I will say that if you want to engage in this thrilling story, just buy the books.
Armand a remarkable cast. inspired locations. and a novel. that is basis. and single virtue of film. because it is a hard work to adapt Inkheart and this product is fundamental proof. sure, it is not really bad but it is not good. only exercise who may be good advertising for rediscover books and discover great novels as source of unforgettable miracles. but is it enough ? because powerful pillars as Helen Mirren or Andy Serkis, the experience of Mumies for Brendan Fraser, are important but the building has not roof. a cast is not great choice without a solid story. and in this case, the story seems be a sketch from Inkheart. in same time, it is not waist of time. only entertainment for children. and nice for expect a better version.
Luke Reeves OK I thought this film would be a story about someone/people who can bring things out of other dimensions.Therefore all good hearted writers have an unknown gift from GOD to create and bring to life stories, as soon as the ink hits the paper.No one knows that all fictional stories are actually made real by GOD and given their own dimension. Just like Einstein's theory suggests there is the possibility of multiple universes/dimensions etc. Thus a chosen few people (known as "Silver Tongues" in the film) have the power to transport objects/living things from their written dimension to Earth. This is done by just reading out loud the text. However it was a lot more unbelievable than my adaption is. Although the acting is OK not great by any means but acceptable. I found "Andy Serkis" who played the baddie, really good and captivating.Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser almost live up to their well known great acting abilities. I would give their performances 7/10. Even though they both have the capabilities to produce a level of 11/10.Hellen Mirren, got easy money. Her character was not even needed in the film, for her role and performance was pointless. Her acting in this for me was the worst. It was just too unconvincing and forced, not to mention annoying at times.It did have some mildly interesting effects. I especially enjoyed the shadow at the end. Yet to be fair could have been drawn and done as good using 3d animation workshop software on any fairly powerful home computer.I consider it worth watching, just to see the crazy creatures/objects come to life. When they bring them out of the classic books we all . If you like happy endings this film has the perfect example of one. Which I really enjoyed but hey I'm a big softy at heart, he-he.All in all a worthy family film. When you have seen everything else, you might as well give this a go! It's certainly NOT to be avoided. :D
Doctor_Phil It really isn't fair for me to review this movie without finishing it. I hope to finish it someday and go back and finish this review. But I'm having a hard time wanting to finish it - and it's mostly because of blocking problems.The scenes in the movie might have worked perfectly well in a book. But when transferring action scenes to the screen, they haven't paid attention to the question, How can we block this scene out so that it makes sense? Where should people stand? What should they be doing? So we have action sequences where most of the actors are standing around looking lost. The people being captured have plenty of chances to run away, and instead they run and hug each other, or stand in place, or deliver monologues. The ruffians stand around watching the good guys almost escape. They brandish guns and knives vaguely, without conviction; and the good guys don't seem intimidated by them. It doesn't make sense.Not to mention, why is it the reader is on the run from a violent gang of criminals for years, and he doesn't have any kind of plan for when they show up? Doesn't carry a gun, hasn't warned anybody, doesn't try to escape. It's hard to stomach.
