The Thief Lord (2005) Reviews
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Don't believe the hype - absolutely no comparison with Harry Potter. Not particularly well acted, and the script is very weak. It's actually a little boring, since there is nothing to really grip ... Read More Don't believe the hype - absolutely no comparison with Harry Potter. Not particularly well acted, and the script is very weak. It's actually a little boring, since there is nothing to really grip your attention. Kids might like to watch it once - definitely wont hold attention for repeated viewing. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful My kids certainly enjoyed this movie, but I found the whole thing simply bizarre. First, it certainly bore no real resemblance to the Harry Potter stories or movies; the magical element of the story ... Read More My kids certainly enjoyed this movie, but I found the whole thing simply bizarre. First, it certainly bore no real resemblance to the Harry Potter stories or movies; the magical element of the story only emerges fairly late in the script and in fact seems out of place. Moreover, the idea of all these kids with British accents living as runaways in Venice, where the locals also have British accents struck me as really strange (and I'm British-born). The acting generally was very weak, even from the adults, although I have to say it was nice to see Alexei Sayle in a fairly big role. All in all, not the best of entertainment values. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This is a fun and enjoyable movie to watch with your family. Although not up to the calibre of Harry Potter films, it was at least as enjoyable for what it is - a family movie.
My boys ages 5 and ... Read More This is a fun and enjoyable movie to watch with your family. Although not up to the calibre of Harry Potter films, it was at least as enjoyable for what it is - a family movie.
My boys ages 5 and 12 absolutely enjoyed it. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful I read the book when i was in the 11th grade and when i went back to the store to get another movie, i saw it on the shelf and was very surprised. i of course rented it and went straight home to ... Read More I read the book when i was in the 11th grade and when i went back to the store to get another movie, i saw it on the shelf and was very surprised. i of course rented it and went straight home to watch it. i wasnt disapointed at all! it has of course some differences from the book, but still a very good movie about freindship and loyalty and stuff like that. great movie for families. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful As a fan of the novel, I was surprised when the DVD suddenly appeared. A charming story, laced with the (not always pleasant) realities of friendship. Great for families who are willing to discuss it ... Read More As a fan of the novel, I was surprised when the DVD suddenly appeared. A charming story, laced with the (not always pleasant) realities of friendship. Great for families who are willing to discuss it afterward. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful Advertising execs need to quit trying to ride the coattails of popular works. Thief Lord suffers because it is advertised as being in the "tradition of Harry Potter" - what it is in the tradition of ... Read More Advertising execs need to quit trying to ride the coattails of popular works. Thief Lord suffers because it is advertised as being in the "tradition of Harry Potter" - what it is in the tradition of is a good story about kids, more along the lines of Oliver Twist, than Harry. In fact, I half expected something to happen with regard to the two boys' heritage, but nothing came of it, which is probably just as well. The Oliver Twist story has been told enough. There are some surprising twists in the story which keeps it interesting and the performaces are consistently good. FX, Music, getting both widescreen & full screen all add up to four stars and good family entertainment. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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