Kathryn Lasky's children's book series comes to the screen with this animated adaptation from director Zack Snyder (Watchmen) and Village Roadshow Pictures. The plot details a mythical race of barn owls whose realm is threatened by sinister outside forces. Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving, and David Wenham head up the voice cast, which also includes Helen Mirren and Jim Sturgess. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide