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The Secret of Moonacre (2009)

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Movie Info


Genre

Fantasy, Adventure

Release Date

February 06, 2009 (UK)

Duration

103 min.

Production Budget

$27 millions

Studio

Warner Bros. Pictures

Official Site

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REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Not quite bad, but it's not recommended either.    Readers  4 of 5 [Rate It]

Cast and Crew


Director

Gabor Csupo

Producer

Michael Cowan, Meredith Garlick, Monica Penders, Jason Piette, Samuel Hadida

Screenwriter

Lucy Shuttleworth, Graham Alborough

Starring

Movie Story


"The Secret of Moonacre" is an enchanting tale of magic and adventure. It follows the quest of thirteen-year-old orphan, Maria Merryweather (Dakota Blue Richards), who is sent away to live with her uncle, Sir Benjamin (Ioan Gruffudd), in the mysterious Moonacre Manor. It is there Maria uncovers the dark truth of the ancient curse that has nourished the feud that has been destroying Moonacre Valley for centuries. she has only until the next full moon to undo the curse and save Moonacre from destruction. Aided by a stable of wonderful characters and fantastical beasts, Maria sets out to bring peace to this magical world.

Movie Stills (5 photos)


Natascha McElhone stars as Loveday in Forgan-Smith Entertainment's The Secret of Moonacre (2009)
Augustus Prew stars as Robin and Dakota Blue Richards stars as Maria in Forgan-Smith Entertainment's The Secret of Moonacre (2009)

Reader's Reviews


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Realy good for the kids my Daughters REALY loved it - I dont get it but they realy realy liked it so I am a happy Dad and so I give it 5 star and more

posted by grasshopper on Jan 26, 2009

i was expecting alot more of the lion.

posted by supersadz on Feb 10, 2009

This is a really good film for kids... my little sister loved it. I thought it was quite good but not the best film I've been but still it was really good and quite funny.

posted by Louise on Feb 22, 2009

i love this movie and michael wedder you are so hot!!! i love you <3

posted by nicole on May 20, 2009
 
 

MOVIE REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..sweet if faintly soporific..”
by Peter Bradshaw [The Guardian]
“..disappointing and poorly executed..”
by Saxon Bullock [Channel 4 Film]
“..Should have stayed secret..”
by Chris Tookey [Daily Mail]