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  • The Seeker: The Dark is Rising
  • Opened October 5, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 34 min.
  • PG
    fantasy action and some scary images
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 8+. Read More
  • An 11-year-old boy (Alexander Ludwig) learns he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have defended the Earth from evil forces all throughout history.
  • Cast: Alexander Ludwig, Christopher Eccleston, Frances Conroy, Ian McShane, Wendy Crewson
  • Director: David L. Cunningham
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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  • Christopher Eccleston in "The Seeker: The Dark is Rising."
  • Alexander Ludwig in "The Seeker: The Dark is Rising."
  • Alexander Ludwig in "The Seeker: The Dark is Rising."
  • Director David L. Cunningham in "The Seeker: The Dark is Rising."
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The Seeker: The Dark is Rising Recent Fan Reviews

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    A young teen's persepctive

    by deangelobeth

    From the perspective of a young teen, it was good. Having read the book, it was pretty much like the book, but added items of interest for the audience like romance. Wasn't too far off the mark though. At times it was confusing because there were short flashes of scenes (memories or transitions to another time). At times was pretty scary for a 9 year old and younger.

  • Oh No!

    Garbage

    by MemphisBelle17

    The problem with the book THE DARK IS RISING is that the descriptions of all the bizarre space/time bending as well as all the action are so vague that it's impossible to conjure a mental picture of what's going on. That spelled doom for the film before it was even made. How do you render something that can't even be properly put into words? Not that this film even attempted to be an accurate rendering of the book. It's really only inspired by the book. The filmmakers took extensive liberties. But beyond all that, it's just a bad film. The kid is terrible, as is the usually sharp Frances Conroy. Even Ian McShane comes off badly. To sum, don't waste your time or your $11 on this crap.

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    The Seeker: The Dark is Rising

    by skmccaslin

    I was eager to see this new film, having heard so much about the books from friends - and it did not disappoint! It has components to draw young and old alike. My 10-year-old son enjoyed it and really related to the main character, while I enjoyed it both as a parent and as a scifi/fantasy lover. The story is compelling, the cinematography is incredible, and the acting is excellent. While it might be a little too intense for younger children, I would highly recommend this movie for children over 8 as well as for adults who are lovers of fantasy films.

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  • 63
    New York Daily News | Elizabeth Weitzman

    This is a reasonable choice for bored tweens - as long as they don't demand too...

  • 50
    San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe Stein

    A mostly entertaining movie with built-in appeal to young audiences. The good...

  • 50
    The Hollywood Reporter |

    The film plods along without a lot of excitement or inspiration.

  • 50
    Variety | Dennis Harvey

    Slick, good-looking, cluttered pic won't please fans of novelist Susan Cooper's...

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