Movie: The Seventh Son
PG-13, 2 hours
Grade: C+
In a Nutshell: This heroic fantasy epic produced by
Legendary Pictures hit movie theaters in France last month after almost a year’s
worth of delays, but its United States release isn’t until February 6. It feels like a mash-up of every underdog
apprentice who fights dragons and witches story you’ve ever seen. It’s
fairly entertaining, but not truly memorable.
Uplifting Theme:
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Loyalty vs. betrayal
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If you dump your witch girlfriend, you’ll have you-know-what to pay for later.
Things I liked:
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There is a lot of morphing from various creatures
into other creatures.
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Oscar-nominated Julianne Moore spends most of her time in front of a green screen and is often overpowered by all the CGI going on around her as the powerful Mother Malkin.
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There’s a nice little twist towards the
end. I love twists, although this one
didn’t surprise me.
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Much of the movie is filmed in front of a green
screen, although there are some beautiful landscapes captured in British
Columbia.
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Some of the shape-shifting was cool.
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There is some humor that allows the film to not
take itself so seriously.
Things I didn’t like:
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Jeff Bridges growls like a crusty, old pirate
with a drunken accent that’s often indecipherable. What’s with his billy-goat underbite? Now
that I think about it, that’s about the only character he has played during the
past several years.
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The animal monsters look obviously computer
generated.
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The door is open for a sequel. Do we want to see more of this?
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Spoiler Alert: Soft-porn Game of Thrones fans
will be sad to see their beloved Kit Harington not last long in this film.
Funny lines:
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“I wonder what monsters dream about.” - Tom Ward
(Ben Barnes)
“Probably humans.” – Alice
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“Luck is
fine. Gold is finer.” – Master Gregory
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“You must never have more than one sip of this a
day.” – Master Gregory
“Why not?” – Tom Ward
“Because it is mine.” – Master Gregory
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“Remember what I taught you? Ignore it.” – Master Gregory
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“You don’t die easy, do you?” – Master Gregory
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“That is disgusting. So, what does that kill?” Tom Ward
“Cowardice.” - Master Gregory
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“You live in a world where legend and nightmares
are real.” – Master Gregory
Tips for Parents:
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Intense fantasy violence, some frightening
images, some strong language.
