The Seeker
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Movie Reviews of The Seeker
Movie Review: Give it a chance
Summary: 4 Stars
ok..i am betting most of these negative reviews didn't watch more than two or three episodes. Like most tv shows - it takes time to grow on you and this is one of those. Yes, they compressed a lot of stuff, over looked a lot, and seemed to be rushing it. But, as the series went on, it seemed to become closer to the books. I've read all the books so far and I can say that while it is not what I pictured - it is a viable depiction. For a TV show it does well and covers the topical points and powers with enough viability to make it worth watching. Yes, I pictured Richard and Catlin with more maturity but hey - I can go with the premise to attrack viewers. If it continues it will get better - Richard and Catlin have a long way to go and I enjoy the journey with them.
Buy the dvd and get into it..it's worth it.
Movie Review: Separate the book from the movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I've never been a fan of judging a movie by its original book format. I think most people will be hard-pressed to find any movie that is better than the book from which it sprang. Therefore, I always try to judge them separately.
That being said, I was quite pleasantly surprised by this movie. From all the naysaying posted here at Amazon, along with the dismal box office revenue, I didn't have much hope, but I gave it a shot anyway. While it's certainly not the best movie I've seen in awhile, it was still pretty good, and doesn't suffer nearly as badly from horrible editing as "The Golden Compass" did.
So, if you're willing to judge a movie separately from the book, I'd recommend at least giving this movie a fair shot.
Movie Review: Great movie!
Summary: 4 Stars
"The Seeker" is part of a series of novels I LOVED as a child, and that my own children loved, too. The series introduces the reader to Old Magic, the magic and lore and religion of the Celts who inhabited Britain a LONG time ago! I actually re-read the series a few years ago, when I saw one of them in a bookstore. This movie does a terrific job of modernizing the setting and the people, but also of conveying the tone and events of the first book. I gave it to my family for Christmas, and they all LOVED it! Set at the Winter Solstice, it's a great winter movie to watch with your kids.
If you love Harry Potter and Tolkien (the books and the movies), you will love this. I can't wait until the next one comes out!
Movie Review: Good cinematography
Summary: 4 Stars
Whether or not you agree with the film's adaptation of the book series, The Seeker is a well-made piece of film art. I was impressed with the cinematography and the use of angles and lenses to heighten the feelings of the protagonist as he discovers his destiny and struggles with it. Lighting was also masterful in this film, as it should be in a film about the struggle between light and dark. The only qualm I had was with Christopher Eccleston: he gave a rather stilted performance as The Rider. If you are a great fan of the books, try to disengage your criticism and simply enjoy the film for its own art form.Movie Review: The seeker...
Summary: 4 Stars
Went seeking an adventurous kids movie and we found one. It is a modest adaptation of a series of books by Susan Cooper. Of course the books are better but for entertainment sake it gets the job done.
A decent movie the whole family can watch together. There are a few scary parts for younger children but even they aren't toooooo bad. I am just judging this movie for the movie itself. My son read the books and told me plainly that the movie doesn't really go by the books and should be called something else. So if you have read the book don't expect much from the movie.