Storyline
Soren, a young barn owl, is kidnapped by owls of St. Aggie's, ostensibly an orphanage, where owlets are brainwashed into becoming soldiers. He and his new friends escape to the island of Ga'Hoole, to assist its noble, wise owls who fight the army being created by the wicked rulers of St. Aggie's. The film is based on the first three books in the series.
Directors
Cast
David Wenham, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, Miriam Margolyes, Jim Sturgess, Geoffrey Rush, Bill Hunter, Essie Davis, Leigh Whannell, Joel Edgerton, Sam Neill, Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, Deborra-Lee Furness, Ryan Kwanten, Helen Mirren, Richard Roxburgh, Adrienne DeFaria, Sacha Horler, Barry Otto, Angus Sampson, Gareth Young
Trailer
Reviews
83
Director Zack Snyder (300) has crafted the rare 3-D eyegasm that's worth the premium ticket price.
70
This picture sometimes rivals "Avatar" in its spectacular landscapes and thrilling flying sequences, but of course it won't come anywhere near those megagrosses, and it's too scary to be wholeheartedly embraced by children.
70
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.
63
Orlando Sentinel
A gorgeously animated combat fantasy - "The Lord of the Rings" meets "Happy Feet."
63
The result is sometimes charming and always visually astonishing.
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