Pepe's View:
We saw this movie with our grandchildren (Aged 10 and 7) and probably because they are used to Pixar animations, the movie left them only mildly entertained. No one in our group had read the book so the whole experience was fresh and needed to stand on its own. Jack Snyder (Director) did a great job of providing us with lots of owl batttles and adventures although there was sometimes so much going on that the adults at least couldn't keep up!
The animation is first class and the owls themselves are incredibly life like and endearing. Their facial expressions and range of emotions are a delight.
The cast (voices) reads like a who's who of Australian acting - Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Abbie Cornish, Sascha Horler, Sam Neill and Barry Otto for starters. It is no wonder then that the characters are endearing.
For all this expertise, the movie just doesn't quite make the grade. I am not sure why - perhaps it is the overly complicated plot or the fact that action often surplanted opportunities for character development. Either way, for me it was a good movie without being great - satisfying without being spectacular.
My Score: 7/10
Ma's View:
Yes it is always a pleasure when the movie for children also entertains the adults who are obliged to accompany them!
This was a delightful movie and there was quite a bit of humour in it as well - although perhaps for balance there could have been more humour and less emphasis on the action. There was just a bit too much aerial acrobatics for my taste and not enough on the character and situation. The owl puppets were exquisitely made with the most individual expressions so as a bird lover I found that very satisfactory.
My score: 7/10
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