The Secret of Moonacre
2009, Fantasy/Romance, 1h 43m
22 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsWhat to know
Despite impressive production values, this is staid, plodding and unimpressive fantasy-fare, with poor performances struggling with an underdeveloped script. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Sir Benjamin
Maria
Coeur De Noir
Loveday
Miss Heliotrope
Robin
Critic Reviews for The Secret of Moonacre
All Critics (22) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (17)
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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.
February 12, 2009 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
A sluggish narrative is further hampered by "comic" turns (Juliet Stevenson, as a gurning governess) and some frankly shameless knockoffs.
February 10, 2009 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review… -
A sweet if faintly soporific fantasy adventure for family audiences.
February 6, 2009 | Full Review… -
Luminescent and transporting, this is a fairy tale you'll want to live inside - just not one you'll want to sit through for 103 minutes.
February 6, 2009 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Whilst missing a trick in terms of script and casting, at least they've amped up the action from the somewhat sedate book.
February 5, 2009 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Nicely put together, but just a little dull.
February 5, 2009 | Rating: 2/6 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Secret of Moonacre
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Nov 26, 2009It's just a kiddie movie that's an absolute borer. It just didn't connect to me first time I saw it. And the movie failed to distinguish itself from comedy, fantasy, or a combination of both.quentin t Super Reviewer
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Sep 21, 2009film very much like the narnia films and especially golden cumpass, even the lead girl in that turns up her as the girl, going to stay with her uncle,who discovers a family secret, from the past involving magic and monsters, not as entertaining as those films but it has its moments and goodto seeioan gruffurd playing to adegree a unlikeable charactorscott g Super Reviewer
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Jul 27, 2009Despite 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?Sarah B Super Reviewer
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Jul 21, 2009An old-worldly adventure story (see <i>The Princess Bride/Inkheart/Chronicles of Narnia</i> etc) though less entertaining than some of the others I have seen. For adults watching this - nice costumes/sets but you're likely to find the plot too predictable. Lots of fun for the kids though I'm sure.♥ Chani L 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... |
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