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  • Actors: Tim Curry, Juliet Stevenson, Dakota Blue Richards, Ioan Gruffudd, Natascha McElhone
  • Directors: Gabor Csupo
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 20 Jul 2009
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001V7P2M2
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 610 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The Secret Of Moonacre is a charming adaptation of Elizabeth Goudge’s novel The Little White Horse. Starring The Golden Compass’ Dakota Blue Richards, she plays young teenage orphan Maria Merryweather, who inherits a single book from her father.

That book, however, is the catalyst to what happens next in The Secret Of Moonacre, as the story bursts to life, throwing Maria into the middle of a feud between two families, the Merryweathers and the De Noirs. As she eventually makes her way through the book, Maria understands what she needs to do, and realises that the fate of Moonacre Valley could well be in her hands.

Co-starring Tim Curry, Ioan Gruffudd, Natascha McElhone and Juliet Stevenson, The Secret Of Moonacre does take a little time to warm up, with a tepid first act not the best of beginnings. But then the the steady hand of director Gabor Csupo--previously responsible for the underrated Bridge To Terabithia--kicks in, and things soon pick up. Csupo’s movie boasts striking visuals and genuinely impressive production values, and while it doesn’t quite match his earlier film, it still emerges as solid family entertainment that’s been well realised. What’s more, Dakota Blue Richards does her credentials no harm at all either, turning in another impressive performance that eases the film through its weaker moments. Recommended. –-Jon Foster



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In The Secret Of Moonacre, an orphan girl inherits a book of family secrets that will shape her destiny forever. As the only remaining Moon Princess, thirteen-year-old Maria Merryweather (Dakota Blue Richards) is charged with saving her family's crumbling country estate, Moonacre Manor, from being destroyed by an ancient curse. Leaving behind her comfortable life in London, she goes to live with her strange and reclusive uncle, Sir Benjamin (Ioan Gruffudd), in Moonacre Valley, where she uncovers an age-old family feud. Bad blood runs deep between the Merryweather and De Noir clans, and now the responsibility falls squarely on Maria's little shoulders to bring peace to the valley and lift the terrible curse that has blighted her family for generations. But she'll have to hurry if she is to complete her quest before the next full moon rises...
Director Gabor Csupo (Bridge To Terabithia) has done a fantastic job of bringing Elizabeth Goudge's classic novel The Little White Horse to the big screen. The film's sumptuous visuals evoke a world shrouded in mystery, magic, and moonlight.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good family film, 5 Jul 2009
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I was not sure what to expect from this film but I thought the adverts looked good.
I have not read the book and generally find that films are never as good as books anyway, but I really enjoyed this film. Its an easy watch that any fan of fantasy stories would enjoy to watch. A good sunday afternoon film.
If you enjoy films like stardust or inkheart then watch this film.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, Romantic And Just Good Fun., 6 Jul 2009
By Ms. J. F. Gilby "Film Lover" (bexhill, uk) - See all my reviews
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I saw this at the cinema when it came out, it was such a lovely film to watch again and again for the whole family. Based on a book called The Little White Horse, the story is Maria Merryweather who has lost her parents and must live with her uncle in Moonacre. There she discovers a ancient curse that when the 5,000th moon comes, the Merryweathers will be doomed forever and Moonacre will destory everything. It's upto Maria to join the two warring familes and save Moonacre. It has the same feel of Inkheart, enjoyable and nothing too harsh about it. It has a good cast in it, Ioan Gruffudd playing two roles and as always brilliant as ever. Dakota Blue Richards is a improvement from Golden Compass, finally using a proper accent and shreding the annoying "Look at me" faze. Tim Curry is his usual villian self, Juilet Stevenson is brilliant as Maria's mentor and Natasha Mcleone is great as Loveday. Awesome scenery, beautiful dresses, romance and just good fun, The Secret of Moonacre is highly recommened by me if you loved Inkheart, Bedtime Stories or just a family film to watch.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the secret of moonacre, 19 Jun 2009
Saw this film at the cinema recently with my 3 children and thought it a captivating film for both young and old. A magical cast and twisted script kept this film exciting all the way through.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable film
As someone else mentioned this is a great "Sunday afternoon" film to watch with the whole family. I've not read the book so I have no idea if the adaptation missed anything but... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Martin D. Hardy

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing- read the book and don't bother with the movie
I loved the book, The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge The Little White Horse
. It was a seminal story for me as a child. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad...
The book "The Little White Horse" is my 9 year old daughter's favourite book and we were looking forward to seeing this. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A LOVELY LITTLE FILM
I absolutely love all books by Elizabeth Goudge. They have this wonderful silver thread of other-world spirituality running through them. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I loved this film. If you like films like The Golden Compass you will like this film.
Published 3 months ago by Lol

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable - but DO read the book!
This film is true to the phrase "adapted from the book" In itself, a very enjoyable "watch" with it's own kind of magic appeal, but apart from place and character names, is only... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Family Film
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Published 5 months ago by CalUni

1.0 out of 5 stars How did it go so wrong? If you loved the book give this a miss!
After that title let me hasten to add that I am not someone who expects books to be translated exactly to the screen. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Harbinger

3.0 out of 5 stars An engaging secret...
The secret of moonacre is a film based on the book, about orphan girl Maria Meryweather (Dakota Blue Richards) whose father has just died and leaves her a book. Read more
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