Stormbreaker & New Trailer! Stars:Alex Pettyfer,Ewan McGregor & Mickey Rourke!

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Movie site and New trailer!

Release date OCT 6,2006

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809266708/info (new trailer)

http://stormbreaker.com/

Credited cast:
Alex Pettyfer .... Alex Rider
Ewan McGregor .... Ian Rider
Mickey Rourke .... Darrius Sayle
Bill Nighy .... Alan Blunt
Sophie Okonedo .... Mrs. Jones
Alicia Silverstone .... Jack Starbright
Missi Pyle .... Nadia Vole
Sarah Bolger .... Sabina Pleasure
Ashley Walters .... Wolf
Damian Lewis .... Yassen Gregorovich

Based on the first of the best-selling series of Alex Rider novels by Anthony Horowitz, STORMBREAKER introduces the reluctant teenage super-spy to cinema audiences. After the death of his uncle, the 14-year-old hero is forced by the Special OperationsDivision of Britain's secret intelligence service, MI6, for a mission which will save millions of lives.

 

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Author: browneyedgirl503 from United Kingdom

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457495/

I have to admit that my hopes were high before seeing this movie. I had just read the book and had been "wowed" by Anthony Horowitz's skillful writing and unbeatably creative imagination, and so my expectations were almost too high to meet. In fact, on first viewing I thought the film was good, but that in between the action sequences the pace was too slow and the acting not quite up-to-scratch. However, when seeing the film for a second time, on a bigger screen and in the evening (meaning I felt more relaxed and was able to "get into" the film more easily!) I realised just how fantastic this movie is! There are a couple of awkward moments, for example at the funeral at the beginning; and Bill Nighy hams it up as Mr Blunt, with his sometimes cringe-worthy lines; however, over-all, the action is mind-blowing, the humour hilarious and the acting superb. Alex Pettyfer is definitely NOT just a pretty face; there is a deep intelligence in his eyes, and he is able to portray a range of emotions with expert realism. Despite many changes being made in the page-to-screen process, the film does not disappoint.. at least not on second-viewing! I recommend seeing it more than once to truly appreciate it. And I challenge any discontented viewers to justify their dislike - I cannot find a single worthy fault in this fantastic - and, I am proud to say, British - movie. Standing ovation for Mr Horowitz, Mr Samuelson, Mr Sax, and the entire cast and crew. Looking forward to Point Blanc!

 

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Spy breaks spell of boy wizard

Harry Potter has finally met his match in the hero of another children’s book.

Having dominated the bestseller charts for nine years, the boy wizard created by J. K. Rowling has been toppled by Alex Rider, a 14-year-old spy from the pen of Anthony Horowitz.

Days after the release of a film adaptation of a novel by Horowitz, Stormbreaker, the author has topped the children’s bestsellers’ charts. Rider is a young James Bond in Nike trainers who is blackmailed into working for MI6. The latest Booktrack figures show that Horowitz now has seven titles in the Top 20 children’s bestsellers’ list.

Horowitz said: “I have never felt that I’m in competition with J. K. Rowling. I don’t think Stormbreaker could have been made into a film without Harry Potter. But I can’t help smiling to know that Alex has seen off Harry this week.”

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2305138,00.html

 

[The Squirrel]

I loved the books. One of my all time favorite series. Can't wait for this movie.

 

[MaskedManJRK]

I enjoyed the book, but I'm not too sure about the movie. It just sounds too much like a Agent Cody Banks-clone--just pure kiddy cheese. Not to mention that if it weren't for the fact of having Ewan McGregor and Mickey Rourke, with the way it looks, I'd think it would be a Disney Channel original movie.

Something tells me this thing is going to tank--badly.

 

[The Squirrel]

I'm sure it will tank over here. But it should be doing well in Britian.