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  Written September 25, 2010

  DON'T BE FOOLED BY OUTSTANDING GRAPHICS: TOO INTENSE FOR CHILDREN

  by snorkydoodle61

  ATTENTION: If you plan on taking the little ones to see this "Owl Cartoon", DON'T. Yes it is from the makers of "Happy Feet", however, it is definitely NOT like Happy Feet. It is sinister, dreary, and downright scary...From mean spirited owls to baby owls coughing up dead mice pellets. This is NOT a family movie to bring children under 12 to! My 3 yr old granddaughter kept asking why the owls were so "mean" and "when are they going to sing and dance?". Because the movie promoted itself as a production from the makers of "Happy Feet", we expected a joyous adventure. What we got was a wonderful artistry of blow-yer-mind graphics involving the kidnapping of young owlets thrown into a concentration camp to pick at dead mice pellets amid dark and dreary scenery. It was more like Lord of the Ring meets artists of Happy Feet. After the scene where the helpless bluebird is captured by the throat, we exited the theater and I demanded a refund. A film much too intense for little ones.

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  Written October 7, 2010

  Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

  by incineraptor

  The CGI renderings are phenomenal: you can see every nuance of feathers, every vein in the leaves of the trees. Go see the movie for a beautiful visual experience.
  
  I had 2 problems with the movie: 1) I couldn't understand moments of dialogue, due to the British (or maybe Aussie) accents of the actors.
  
  2) The movie had pacing problems: for instance, the owlets' capture was a scene that lost my interest early in the movie, because the scene dragged on too long to make its point: yeah, these are cute owlets. Yeah, they're in big danger. . .
  
  Several scenes involving Twilight's singing were also slow.
  
  I never understood the purpose of the Snake (Mrs. P). After the owlets were captured, Mrs. P didn't contribute plot-wise to the movie, and yet she was hauled around by the owls as they flew over the ocean. Whatever for? 'Course, the "Mrs. P problem" may have been a plot failing in the book, and the movie was just trying to stay "true" to the author's original story.

  • 10 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written October 7, 2010

  not for smaller kids

  by cbrvfr

  Honestly, are we so desensitized to violence that it's ok to put metal claws on birds and hack their enemies, impale them on sticks, burn them etc.? Overall, a visually stunning move and enjoyable. But NOT for little kids!

  • 10 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 16, 2010

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    owls that cant act cats

  by craZcatladi

  • 10 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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  Written September 27, 2010

  Great Movie for the whole family!

  by LadyJedi78

  I loved this movie, I haven't read the books, so I'm unsure whether the movie is an accurate portrayal of characters and events but I thought the story was compelling. They managed to get some great actors to do voice work for the Owls. Hugo Weaving was a favorite I loved him as Da and Grimble. Now I must talk about the CG work, by far I haven't seen better, the feathers and eyes, very detailed and impressive, I'm no expert but I've watched enough behind the scenes documentaries to understand how much time and effort goes into the whole CG process, and this movie was so well done I forgot I was watching a movie, i felt like I was a part of the story. (No i didn't see it in 3D either)
  I really enjoyed this movie, I'm an adult and I think it would be enjoyable for the whole family, though the very young (about 3 and under) may get startled with the mid-flight battle, and the evil owl.
  Lady Jedi

  • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written September 28, 2010

  The Owls of Ga'Hoole

  by Giakat

  a little slow start, but the story of good vs evil, played well to a younger audience.. A battle of heart and right versus anger and wrong choices.. How believeing you are second best can allow the darkness to consume to where you turn on family and friends..
  
  

  • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written October 1, 2010

  Owls

  by hiltongrl05

  Great graphics but i personally don't think this movie is right for kids under 8.

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 2, 2010

  Great teacher about human nature.

  by Heropwr123

  It was a serious subject wrapped up in beautiful animation. It reminded me of Hitler and the 3 Reich without really pointing out any particular time in history. A great movie for learning and education children about those who seek to control. I would not show it to a child under 8 years old, could be scary, but the animation is beautiful.

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 31, 2010

  A critic from the viewer.

  by WTF13

  I am probably the age this is set for (11-13)and I thought it was absolutley amazing! I mean I have never been an effects person but the plot was cute and well thought out. That's the way ti always is with movies that were first books. The Christian element was settle but strong which I liked. It's one of those movies where the adults get it and the kids think the owls are cool. I am still shocked about how the critics poo pooed on it I was for sure this would be the next Lion King but you never know what goes on in other people minds.

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 1, 2010

  Beautiful Movie

  by pchoench

  My husband and I were attracted to the Owls of Ga'Hoole when we saw the preview. We both love great art and rich color, and this movie has lots of both, all the way through the end credits. It also has a very interesting story line, which can keep your attention throughout the movie. I recommend this movie for families as well as for people who appreciate really good animation. The bottom line of this story: You can do anything if you only believe.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 31, 2010

  Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

  by tuvv

  I took my 9 yrs. old grandson to see this movie. To my delight, not only did he enjoy it, but so did I. It's the classis good vs. evil story, told from the Owl's point of view, but when trying to instill the values of community and compassion in your child in this day an age, this movie was a great tool.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 14, 2010

  A good children's epic

  by Stasiamw

  I recently snuck away with a couple of friends and my husband to see a good old children's film. I should prelude with the fact that we do this quite often. I may be a horror nut, but I'm a sucker for a good family friendly film. Anyway (I do digress a lot), late night showing.
  
  I think it's shorter than it ought to be. Though I haven't read the books yet, I do think maybe more could be pulled in to draw out the film. You go from home to captured to finding the guardians in a very short time span. The tension is minimal, even for a kid's film. What was there was good, but I feel like there could've been much more.
  
  And I would not recommend this film for children under the age of about 7 or 8. The battle scenes are quite violent, though bloodless. The CARA or MPAA say PG for scary scenes, but I'd say that's understating. Your 5 year old is probably going to be spooked by the sharp talons flying off the screen and battle.

  • 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 1, 2010

  Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Review

  by yesenia_herrera16

  Good Afternoon,
  
  We enjoyed the movie from beginning to end. The animation and characters were very much detailed in making them real as resembling our own personalities at times. The story was full of excitement, action packed scene's & adult humor. The diversity of owls & essence of their presence in a film is quite remarkable. This film is good for children 6 & up and or adults.
  # 1 family film in America
  
  I want to thank you for giving us the delight of taking an evening off to watch a movie.
  
  Very Sincerely,
  
  Yesenia

  • 7 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  Written September 26, 2010

  Not for Little Kids

  by Cwickus

  I brought my 3yr old to see this film. We ended up leaving after an hour. It is too dark and scary for little children, not to mention very serious. I probably would have stayed and watched it as an adult, but parents taking kids under 5 might re-think the idea.

  • 5 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 14, 2010

  Legend of the Guardians

  by jazzyjan

  I thought this was a good and humorous at times movie.

  • 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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