Seventh Son

Name: Seventh Son
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Released: February 6, 2015
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 30
Cast: Alicia Vikander, Ben Barnes, Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore

2015

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Seventh Son

Movie Details & Credits

Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 6, 2015

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Ben Barnes, Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore

Summary: In a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between supernatural forces and humankind. Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges), the last of the Falcon Knights, had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore), many years ago, but now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. SummoningIn a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between supernatural forces and humankind. Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges), the last of the Falcon Knights, had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore), many years ago, but now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world. Only one thing stands in her way: Master Gregory. In a deadly reunion, Gregory comes face to face with the evil he always feared would someday return. He has only until the next full moon to do what usually takes years: train his new apprentice, Tom Ward (Ben Barnes) to fight a dark magic unlike any other. Man's only hope lies in the seventh son of a seventh son.… Expand

Director: Sergey Bodrov

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Family

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 102 min

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91	#91 Most Discussed Movie of 2015

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ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Feb 6, 2015

By-the-numbers, generic plots no longer work and that, unfortunately, is what Seventh Son delivers. Impressive set design and visuals, excessive CGI, and a loud score from Marco Beltrami can't fully compensate for bland character development and a predictable narrative that rushes along on a linear trajectory. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Thomas Lee

Feb 5, 2015

The result is a movie that serves as little more than an excuse for Moore and Bridges to camp it up. Read full review

Charlotte Observer - Lawrence Toppman

Feb 7, 2015

Though the film sat in drydock for a year, partly so technicians could convert it to 3-D, it looks as dull as it sounds. Read full review

New York Daily News - Joe Neumaier

Feb 4, 2015

Director Sergei Bodrov’s movie is based on a kids’ book in which Tom was a 12-year-old, and the actors wisely pitch their performances to a young crowd. Read full review

Movie Nation - Roger Moore

Feb 4, 2015

The only question that’s worth considering in Seventh Son is whether this all-star B-movie is bad enough to cost Julianne Moore her “Still Alice” Oscar. And the answer to that is, “Not really.” Read full review

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Liam Lacey

Feb 5, 2015

Torching “witches” is the one part of the story that has some historical basis, and adds an uncomfortable edge of misogyny to this otherwise empty fantasy. Read full review

The Playlist - Drew Taylor

Feb 6, 2015

Nothing in Seventh Son is compelling, interesting or noteworthy, though you can feel the strain of the filmmakers attempting to set up a potential franchise. Read full review

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ohnomrbill

Feb 11, 2015

i loved this movie. i have no excuse, maybe it was Jeff Bridges voice which i cannot replicate but it worked for me. i usually trust the viewer reviews more than the critics for some reason. still, i thought this was better than Jupiter ascending, which i forgot the next day. i love scifii loved this movie. i have no excuse, maybe it was Jeff Bridges voice which i cannot replicate but it worked for me. i usually trust the viewer reviews more than the critics for some reason. still, i thought this was better than Jupiter ascending, which i forgot the next day. i love scifi and fantasy and special effects. i cant say this was the greatest movie but i did just like it.… Expand

5 of 8 users found this helpful53

Can7onaLegend

Jun 16, 2015

I actually really enjoyed the Movie possibly due to enjoying the book, its transferred to screen about as good as it could, i would look forward to more, there are 10 books and this Movie was Book 1

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thetmg1

Jul 27, 2015

This is a baseline for any action movie. The beginning hooks you but the plot becomes mediocre eventually. Regular viewers of any action movie will be uninterested in this but you'll get some enjoyment out of this movie. Best as just a rental.

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Markham2015

Jun 11, 2015

Well, this movie felt like it took all the things that didn't work with films like Season of the Witch, Van Helsing, Elektra (where she fights these people who are supposed to be awesome assassins but they die super quick) , Eragon (which wasted Jeremy Irons.). It was predictable andWell, this movie felt like it took all the things that didn't work with films like Season of the Witch, Van Helsing, Elektra (where she fights these people who are supposed to be awesome assassins but they die super quick) , Eragon (which wasted Jeremy Irons.). It was predictable and pointless.

How in the world do you get acclaimed actors like Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges and Djimon hounsou and not make a great movie?!?!… Expand

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WJS

Dec 5, 2015

There should be an award ceremony revoking Oscars, because some of the stars of this should be required to return theirs. Lots of fancy special effects can't save this convoluted foray into the world of fantasy and adventure. The script for this is just terrible and can't seem to decideThere should be an award ceremony revoking Oscars, because some of the stars of this should be required to return theirs. Lots of fancy special effects can't save this convoluted foray into the world of fantasy and adventure. The script for this is just terrible and can't seem to decide whether its dialogue should be modern day or classical. And the direction...is non-existent. I bet Kit Herrington thought that he had made a wrong turn on his way to the set for "Game of Thrones" when he stumbled into this mess.… Expand

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NerdConsultant

Mar 31, 2015

Overall I really disliked Seventh Son, it was so boring. It had a script of a film that I had seen a hundred times and it’s been done better before and it wasted a brilliant ensemble cast. How you have a film with Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges in and you don’t get a decent performance,Overall I really disliked Seventh Son, it was so boring. It had a script of a film that I had seen a hundred times and it’s been done better before and it wasted a brilliant ensemble cast. How you have a film with Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges in and you don’t get a decent performance, I will never understand, and it is a sign of poor directing. The 3D was laughable and I think actually impeded the film I was watching and the action sequences were really varied in quality. It’s a very bland, very forgettable film and if I haven’t forgotten about most of it in a week, I will be amazed!! I won’t be surprised if this film turns up in my worst films of 2015 list, although it is way too early to speculate on that. The ending of the film eludes to this becoming a franchise PLEASE NO!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Jade97

Apr 1, 2015

Fell Asleep...................................................................................................................................................

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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