Saturday, February 2, 2013

MOVIE REVIEW: Rise of the Guardians

Director:  Peter Ramsay
Writers:  David Lindsay Abaire (screenplay) William Joyce (book)

Cast:  (voiced by)

Hugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher

An evil spirit named Pitch plans to destroy the hopes and dreams of children. For the first time, the Guardians (Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, The Sandman and their newest member, Jack Frost) must work together to save themselves and the future of the world.

2012 was a banner year for animation. ParaNorman, Hotel Transylvania, Frankenweenie, Brave, just to name a few. Rise of the Guardians, which is based on William Joyce's multi-book young adult series, is one of the best.

Casting was well done. The voices fit their characters and it's obvious the actors were into their roles. Animation brought life to the screen. I saw this film in the theaters and immediately went searching for a pre-order. I'm so fond of it, I'm adding the film to my annual Christmas viewing.

Overall, I seriously hope to see more films from this franchise in the future.

Rebecca McFarland Kyle, February 2013

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