The Secret of Moonacre (2008)
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Cast
as Maria Merryweather
as Coeur de Noir/Sir William de Noir
as Sir Benjamin Merryweather/Sir Wrolf Merryweather
as Miss Heliotrope
as Digweed
as Robin de Noir
as Loveday/Moon Princess
as Marmaduke Scarlet
Critic Reviews for The Secret of Moonacre
All Critics (22) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (17) | DVD (1)
Nicely put together, but just a little dull.
Enchanting fantasy turns teen into sweet, selfless princess.
Enchanting fantasy turns teen into sweet, selfless princess.
Richards starred in 2007's The Golden Compass and, compared with big-budget fantasies of that kind, this smaller effort can't help looking mimsy, despite its good intentions.
A film about magic that remains obdurately unmagical.
A sluggish narrative is further hampered by "comic" turns (Juliet Stevenson, as a gurning governess) and some frankly shameless knockoffs.
Audience Reviews for The Secret of Moonacre
I loved the book when I was younger, in fact I still have it secreted away somewhere where I keep all my sentimental things. This is why I made a note of renting it. However, I was a shade disappointed. The costumes and sets are lovely (although I'm not keen on Maria's pink dress as from behind it looks as if she's unwittingly exposing herself), but the plot is a lot more 'dramatic' (i.e contains more conflict and peril) and twee, and less engaging than I remember. The ending is quite effective though, which did save my opinion of it somewhat.
Super Reviewer
Despite the magical premise, incredible cast, stunning costumes, sets and landscape, this film failed to excite any interest in me whatsoever. There was nothing particularly wrong with it, but I think it was the lack of enthusiasm from the cast; if they weren't especially bothered, then why should we be?
Super Reviewer
No where near as dark as some of its ilk this is a great movie for the bug 'uns and the little 'uns alike. Tim Curry's baddie is a little bit pants but its a good allround family entertainer.
Super Reviewer
The Secret of Moonacre Quotes
| Loveday/Moon Princess: | Doesn't love change every thing? |
| Sir Benjamin Merryweather/Sir Wrolf Merryweather: | No, but hate does. |
| Maria Merryweather: | i know what is the real curse of this valley, it's the pride in all of your hearts... |
| Maria Merryweather: | I know what is the real curse of this valley, it's the pride in all of your hearts... |