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5 / 5

The Rise of the Gaurding 3D is Great

PostedNovember 25, 2012

Bluetoy

from Henderson, NV, USA

Age:55 to 64

Gender:Male

Goes to the movies:once every few months

Dialogue

5 / 5

Special Effects

4 / 5

Art Direction

4 / 5

Acting

5 / 5

Story

5 / 5

Camerawork

5 / 5

This is a great movie for kids or adults. Very enjoyable movie.

Pros great story

Yes, I recommend this movie.

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5 / 5

Excellent Holiday Movie for the Family

PostedNovember 25, 2012

Aleph1

from Reston, VA, USA

Age:45 to 54

Gender:Male

Goes to the movies:monthly

Dialogue

5 / 5

Special Effects

4 / 5

Art Direction

5 / 5

Acting

5 / 5

Story

5 / 5

Camerawork

5 / 5

DreamWorks has completely outdone itself with this production. The animation is spectacular, the story is both entertaining and inspiring, and and the characters/acting are superb. We took our 8yo to see the Rise of the Guardians 3D, and he loved it. The parents loved it, too -- Rise of the Guardians has as much appeal for adults as it does for children.

The only down side was the 'weak' 3D effects. The effects were there, but not by much; it was more 2.5D. On the positive side, we agreed that the movie was so spectacular that it didn't need 3D.

We will likely see Rise of the Guardians again before it leaves the theater, and will definitely be purchasing it when it comes out on BD.

Pros well paced, great story, great actors

Yes, I recommend this movie.

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5 / 5

Invigorates the Imagination of Being a Kid

PostedNovember 23, 2012

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from Spring, TX, USA

Age:45 to 54

Gender:Female

Goes to the movies:weekly

Dialogue

5 / 5

Special Effects

5 / 5

Art Direction

5 / 5

Acting

5 / 5

Story

5 / 5

Camerawork

5 / 5

How nice for a movie to inspire hope and imagination!

Pros well paced, great story, great actors

Yes, I recommend this movie.

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5 / 5

Rise of a Classic

PostedNovember 21, 2012

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Dialogue

5 / 5

Special Effects

5 / 5

Art Direction

5 / 5

Acting

5 / 5

Story

5 / 5

Camerawork

5 / 5

DreamWorks Animation has had an incredible run of success over the past 5 years. Since 2007's humorous and heartfelt Bee Movie, the studio has consistently improved upon itself in terms of artistic and technical excellence, as well as quality storytelling. This is a studio clearly dissatisfied with being perceived as 'second' to Pixar, and without question, no film company has done more to break the mold and innovate the craft more than DreamWorks has in these past 5 years.

With Rise of the Guardians, these efforts have reached a new peak of excellence. A remarkable, exciting, well-told story is the anchor of this film, the directorial debut of longtime studio artist Peter Ramsey. The film paints in broad strokes surprisingly intimate portraits of its characters, the Guardians of Childhood, near-supernatural beings that protect the hopes and dreams of the children of the world, and in turn derive their powers from the belief of these selfsame children. Anyone who is or has ever been a child will find something to relate to in these characters, iconic legends capable of inspiring wonderment in even adult viewers. Though the appeal to children is obvious, the film may be most meaningful for teens and adults who are capable of looking back on their childhoods and reawakening the light of belief that may have long ago gone out. That's the power of this remarkable film: to bring childlike wonder to those who, for whatever reason, may have lost it in their daily lives.

The near-perfect script by David Lindsay-Abaire provides DreamWorks' crack animation team ample opportunities to show off both character acting and effects, and in neither category do they disappoint. While CG animation has always been an obvious medium for visual spectacle, rarely is it so effectively and boldly used as here. This is, for all intents and purposes, an animated version of The Avengers, the first true American CG animation action/battle movie. Each Guardian, as well as their villainous opponent Pitch (a surprisingly sophisticated character who, like the heroes, is rendered in very human terms), has a unique power with dazzling visual effect. And moreover, each character has a chance to shine and show off, offering a full bounty of unbelievable imagery and animation that boggles the mind at its complexity. Subtle moments are also excellent, with the animation working so effectively that, even without the outstanding soundtrack (with a memorable, moving score by Alexandre Desplat, and fine acting from all involved), one could easily read the complex emotions displayed by the characters. Perhaps most impressive is the sheer creative imagination on display here, collectively contributed by DreamWorks vast international crew. Beautiful environments and tantalizing design make this world feel magical, yet lived-in. Few American animated movies reach this level of sublime imagination, yet when they do, the magic is truly real and very special.

As an outstanding film for older children, and particularly teens and adults, Rise of the Guardians seems destined to be a holiday classic, a film whose stature will only grow with time. However, that's no reason not to rush out and see it now. This very special and moving film has a lot to love, if only you allow yourself to believe and return to the wonderment of childhood.

Pros well paced, great story, great actors, beautiful animation, great holiday film

Yes, I recommend this movie.

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