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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Mortimer "Mo" Folchart (Brendan Fraser) makes his living as a repairer of old books. He and his daughter Meggie (Eliza Bennett) travel all over Europe stopping in antiquated bookshops. And in each one, Mo searches the entire collection for one book in particular, Inkheart.
Mo finally finds a copy, but just after he does, he is confronted by Dustfinger (Paul Bettany), one of the characters from the novel. Mo manages to run away, and he and Meggie flee to great aunt Elinor's (Helen Mirren) in Italy. But they aren't safe there. Dustfinger appears again, says he is working with Capricorn (Andy Serkis) now, and kidnaps the three of them.
Only when the group reaches Capricorn's castle does Mo explain what is happening. Seems he is a Silvertongue and has the ability to read characters into and out of books. Dustfinger and Capricorn are characters in Inkheart, but Mo wants to find a copy for a very personal reason. What do the characters want? Can Mo and his family escape?
The previews for this movie made it seem like I would love it. Heck, as a reader, the premise of characters traveling between a novel and the real world appeals to me. But the movie just seemed off to me.
And it's mainly a matter of expectations. I expected lots of references to characters from famous novels. There are some, but the main focus is on the characters from the book in question. I expected a fast paced action story. Yes, there were action scenes, but there were also long passages between them where the story moved forward rather slowly.
I did find myself getting lost in the story. The acting was top notch, and the special effects were jaw dropping. Heck, even the cinematography held impressive shots of lakes and castles.
A word of warning to parents. There are some frightening creatures and intense action sequences, including the climax. You might want to preview it before your let your young kids watch it, especially those who frighten easily.
I half expected to rush out and read the books after I caught this in the theater, and that still hasn't happened. If you watch the film, you'll enjoy it, but there's not reason to rush out to do so.
Mo finally finds a copy, but just after he does, he is confronted by Dustfinger (Paul Bettany), one of the characters from the novel. Mo manages to run away, and he and Meggie flee to great aunt Elinor's (Helen Mirren) in Italy. But they aren't safe there. Dustfinger appears again, says he is working with Capricorn (Andy Serkis) now, and kidnaps the three of them.
Only when the group reaches Capricorn's castle does Mo explain what is happening. Seems he is a Silvertongue and has the ability to read characters into and out of books. Dustfinger and Capricorn are characters in Inkheart, but Mo wants to find a copy for a very personal reason. What do the characters want? Can Mo and his family escape?
The previews for this movie made it seem like I would love it. Heck, as a reader, the premise of characters traveling between a novel and the real world appeals to me. But the movie just seemed off to me.
And it's mainly a matter of expectations. I expected lots of references to characters from famous novels. There are some, but the main focus is on the characters from the book in question. I expected a fast paced action story. Yes, there were action scenes, but there were also long passages between them where the story moved forward rather slowly.
I did find myself getting lost in the story. The acting was top notch, and the special effects were jaw dropping. Heck, even the cinematography held impressive shots of lakes and castles.
A word of warning to parents. There are some frightening creatures and intense action sequences, including the climax. You might want to preview it before your let your young kids watch it, especially those who frighten easily.
I half expected to rush out and read the books after I caught this in the theater, and that still hasn't happened. If you watch the film, you'll enjoy it, but there's not reason to rush out to do so.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this at the cinema, and I couldn't take my eyes off the screen during the whole feature.
Of course it not EXACTLY like the book. It has taken parts out, switched things around, but all book-to-movie adaptations do that.
It is purely incredible to watch, the characters are perfect, and the special effects are brilliant.
As a huge fan of the Inkworld trilogy, I am definately NOT dissapointed with this film. And am now waiting impatiently for the DVD.
Of course it not EXACTLY like the book. It has taken parts out, switched things around, but all book-to-movie adaptations do that.
It is purely incredible to watch, the characters are perfect, and the special effects are brilliant.
As a huge fan of the Inkworld trilogy, I am definately NOT dissapointed with this film. And am now waiting impatiently for the DVD.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a neatly made, solid little movie, very competent, well acted, capable of holding a grown up's attention. I have got (had) to see a lot of these fantasy type films recently, and after the Harry Potters it holds its head up with the best of them. It is more coherent and whole as a story, with better changes in dramatic pace, and characterization than the let-down Golden Compass, say - and absolutely head and shoulders above the utterly dire "Secret of Moonacre" and Bridge to Tarabithia. Better than Five Children and It, and the Water Horse. Better than Nanny McPhee, which was OK itself. It really stands the test, actually. Oh, and the main child character is a girl.
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This is a story about a man who can make characters come alive when reading a story aloud. There is a consequence to this, however, as he finds out when reading a story to his... Read more
Published 6 months ago by wirly
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Bought this for my daughter who has just read the book.
She loved the books and really wanted to see the film. Read more
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Published 7 months ago by Penny the story reader
inkheart dvd
the dvd that i purchased 2 days ago arrived this morning thankyou for sending it so quickly the kids just love it
Published 14 months ago by Bubba
WONDERFUL!
INKHEART is a truly magical adventure filled to the top with good acting and humour, adventure and horror and awesome effects inbetween! Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. Stephenson
Very clever!
This is a really amazing film and so very clever the way it weaves several well known stories and the characters from those stories into the story itself. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. M. Mcilroy
A disappointment compared with the book
A big let down in conjunction with the book series. Brendan Fraser just does not seem to be the right part in this film for what was portrayed in the book. Read more
Published 19 months ago by galmiar
fantastic
fantastic fantasy film. NO SEX, SWEARING, VIOLENCE. fit for all the family, really enjoyed this one.
Published 21 months ago by colorado
GOOD FANTASY FILM
I really enjoyed this movie! I went to see it at the cinema and it was great! A girl called meggie loves books. Read more
Published 22 months ago
Brill Film
This is one of those kids films which are brilliant for adults as well. Lots of actiona dn needs a bit of consentration from the children but well worth it.
Published 23 months ago by Marian Dent
ink heart dvd
This is a good family film, got it for my daughter as she enjoyed it at the cinema, good price at just under a fiver, not worth renting it out when you can purchase it for a couple... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by L. Holmes
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