Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Name: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Released: September 24, 2010
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 53
Cast: David Wenham, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: September 24, 2010 | PG

Starring: David Wenham, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess

Summary: Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder makes his animation debut with the fantasy family adventure based on the beloved The Guardians of Ga’Hoole books by Kathryn Lasky. The film follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father's epic stories of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to saveAcclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder makes his animation debut with the fantasy family adventure based on the beloved The Guardians of Ga’Hoole books by Kathryn Lasky. The film follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father's epic stories of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owlkind from the evil Pure Ones. While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father's favor from his younger sibling. But Kludd's jealousy has terrible consequences--causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls. Together they soar across the sea and through the mist to find the Great Tree, home of the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole--Soren's only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms. This film has been rated PG for some sequences of scary action. (Warner Bros. Pictures)… Expand

Director: Zack Snyder

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

Rating: PG

Runtime: 97 min

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Jeff Labrecque

Director Zack Snyder (300) has crafted the rare 3-D eyegasm that's worth the premium ticket price. Read full review

Stephen Cole

A splendid adventure sure to thrill children and fantasy buffs, while leaving everyone else passably entertained. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

There's a confusion that you can sense as well, with the film pulled between its light and dark sides just as the owls struggle with forces of good and evil. That hesitation keeps "Guardians" from reaching the deep, emotionally rich center that confers greatness in the animation world. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

The script is merely serviceable and too reminiscent of similar fantasy tales. But kids will instantly relate to the gentle Soren, while watching wide-eyed as he faces each challenge. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

Unfortunately, the story rarely rises above cookie-cutter kids'-fantasy tropes. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

Legend of the Guardians sounds as if it were scripted by a team of 11-year-old boys, with too much plot for its 91-minute running time, a script that steals liberally from "Star Wars" and some occasionally eye-roll-worthy weirdness. Read full review

Lawrence Toppman

An unmemorable, frenzied, characterless hodgepodge that delights the eyes while numbing the brain. Read full review

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HISHEheb

Aug 10, 2014

better than Lion King, this movie is so underated. if you haven't seen it yet... why???? this is the best movie for your children. the movie won't make your kids dumb

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LAughing863

Sep 28, 2010

I am so glad that I got foiled in my attempt to lift this movie. The less people in the theater who don't know how to watch a movie, the better! This movie is both stunning and poinient, and entertainment rather than fact or history, but accourding to time is the best way to watch thisI am so glad that I got foiled in my attempt to lift this movie. The less people in the theater who don't know how to watch a movie, the better! This movie is both stunning and poinient, and entertainment rather than fact or history, but accourding to time is the best way to watch this movie, except for the cut and paste at the end, which is good and should be kept. The best a movie can be! I will, FOR sure try to buy this movie on DVD. I wanted to buy it on order, then torrent it, but it didn't work, good job entertainment industry! PG means, STRONG PARENTAL GUIDANCE, this should be rated in the 17 category, but high school can be very difficult!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

MovieLonely94

Oct 20, 2010

Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings all mixed together into one huge CGI epic hit. though, it has a dark tone and it may not be suitable for kids, but despite that, it has nice character development, great visuals, and awesome butt-kicking action scenes. Legend of the Guardians is anStar Wars and The Lord of the Rings all mixed together into one huge CGI epic hit. though, it has a dark tone and it may not be suitable for kids, but despite that, it has nice character development, great visuals, and awesome butt-kicking action scenes. Legend of the Guardians is an excellent CGI movie of the year.… Expand

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ESS180

Nov 5, 2010

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this was pretty cool, the animation was remarkable.

The ending was pretty sweet, the fighting and all that was so epic.

My only problem is that the opening of the movie picked up a slow pace and it was boring at the begining but it picked it up really well.

Also I wouldn't call this a kid's film I should say this movie would be for ages 10+
This was pretty violent for a PG.

So there we have it I thought it was good… Expand

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AndrewUltimate

Oct 20, 2010

Some genius directors and producers have come up with the rare eye delight, or astonishing visual effects. Perhaps the greatest of the year so far. Just that adds one star to this movie. Overall, I thought it jumped around at times, but a cute movie with nice owls anyway. It kind of remindsSome genius directors and producers have come up with the rare eye delight, or astonishing visual effects. Perhaps the greatest of the year so far. Just that adds one star to this movie. Overall, I thought it jumped around at times, but a cute movie with nice owls anyway. It kind of reminds me of Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.… Expand

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sebastianali

Jul 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta película es la perfecta definición de excelentes ideas, potencial tremendamente desperdiciado. Esta película esta basada en un libro, y aunque no lo leí, si se que hubieron muchos cambios y recortes, pero bueno, al igual que con la película de Narnia, yo siempre digo que debería juzgarse la calidad de la historia en si, y no su excesiva similitud. Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls Of Gahoole intenta ser bastante "épica", con un mundo que tiene sus propias reglas, mitología, y demás cosas. Al principio parece estar bien construido, sin embargo quedan un montón de cosas en el aire como el origen de los "Taitos", ademas de que ciertos personajes como el hermano de Soren no se nos desarrolla lo suficiente como para que su traición sea tan creíble al final. Se que hay gente que le gusta esta película, y lo entiendo perfectamente, tiene gráficos increíbles incluso actualmente y la actuación de voz es excelente tanto en ingles como con su doblaje español, y una historia con ideas super interesantes, pero siento que este "nuevo universo" no se explota lo suficiente ya que no sabemos mucho acerca de el, y no, no tendría que leer el libro para entenderlo salvo que fuera una secuela (que no lo es), ademas de abusar de ciertos clichés de otras películas de fantasía.... y esto termina siendo un punto muy negativo la verdad, ya que puedes descubrir que sigue en algunas partes de la historia por ti mismo....… Expand

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The3AcademySins

Jun 26, 2018

I loved these books growing up as a kid. The movie adaptation, on the other hand, is so subpar that it left me scratching my head. The books got fairly dark, but some scenes in the movie seem way too dark, and others seem way too light-hearted. The animation is fine, but some of the actingI loved these books growing up as a kid. The movie adaptation, on the other hand, is so subpar that it left me scratching my head. The books got fairly dark, but some scenes in the movie seem way too dark, and others seem way too light-hearted. The animation is fine, but some of the acting is kinda bad, and the story becomes completely forgettable. Owl City on the soundtrack is just so fitting, in many different ways. The title, sure, but also for the tonal confusion this movie never seems to overcome.… Expand

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