KNIGHTLY STORY
Justin (Freddie Highmore) lives in a kingdom where bureaucrats rule and knights have been ousted. He wants to be a knight but his father, Reginald (Alfred Molina), the chief counsel to the Queen (Olivia Williams), wants his son to follow in his footsteps and become
a lawyer. In need of guidance, Justin visits his Grandmother (Julie Walters), who tells him the story of his Grandfather, Sir Roland. Sir Roland was the noblest knight in the kingdom and protector of the King until they were both betrayed and killed by the evil Sir Heraclio (Mark Strong). Against his father’s wishes, Justin runs away in search of his dream and begins his quest to become a Knight.
At The Broken Eagle Inn he meets Talia (Saoirse Ronan), a beautiful, feisty and independently-minded girl, who shares his aspirations and whom he eventually falls for. He also meets a quirky wizard called Melquiades (David Walliams) who tells him where he can find the magical Abbey where the Knights of Valour once trained.
At the Abbey, he is mentored by three ancient monks. Blucher (James Cosmo) instructs him in knightly ways; Legantir (Charles Dance) teaches him there is still magic in the world; and Braulio (Barry Humphries) who creates magical contraptions, and is responsible for Gustav, the gas-powered wannabe-dragon crocodile (LOL).
Justin, though an unlikely candidate for knighthood, is determined to pursue his ideals. Called upon to prove himself when Heraclio and his minions, lead by Sota (Rupert Everett), return and threaten the kingdom, Justin saves the day.
This is something my daughter and I would enjoy dear Dez ~ Thanks for the update ~
ReplyDeleteyou have a small daughter, Heaven? Never asked you about your family :)
DeleteShe is pre-teen but I enjoy watching animation movies with her. Makes me feel like a kid again ~
Deletethat;s lovely, enjoy them together, we've had lots of really lovely animated films in recent years.
DeleteWhen does it come out?
ReplyDeletesometime next year, but I think they haven't set the exact date since it isn't a US production.
DeleteLove the animation. Kids can never get enough good knight stories. :PP
ReplyDeletenever indeed :) And under kids we mean us :)
DeleteI love the pictures of the scenery. I could just fall into them.
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with that as well, reminds me on TANGLED with the softness of colours and shades
DeleteNow this looks like a refreshing change from the usual. The children may be grown, but we still enjoy good animation and a good story.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend darling!
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DeleteI'll send you an email tonight luv, then you'll have my address again. Sorry to hear about the malfunction.
DeleteI got it darling, will try to send you an email through webmail account.
DeleteDo what you can darling. And thanks for stopping by my little spontaneous Sunday post.
Deleteyou know I'm always there :)
DeleteI don't like too much the art-work of the characters, but .... why not?
ReplyDeletemore for my 9 years old son, I think!
(I've seen "Rebel" with him and my 14 years old daughter and we liked this animated movie a lot!)
Thanks for sharing !
it is a film for kids and for us who will forever be kids in our hearts :)
DeleteBe welcome, Samwise.
it's really cool, i didn't known about it
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glad you like it :) And welcome to HOLLYWOOD SPY, Sebastian!
Deletecute! and it has highmore and ronan both in it? that's like the best young talent out there...
ReplyDeleteit's a nice cast.
DeleteI don't really like the artstyle of it
ReplyDeletedon't know what's there not to like.
DeleteI've always loved stories of knights in shining armour and quests!
ReplyDeleteme too, Debs!
DeleteKnights, strong-minded young women AND dragons? I am there. :)
ReplyDeleteespecially since it's a wannabe dragon, and we love those :))))
DeleteI really like the Emperor's New Groove, hope this film's writing has the same feel.
ReplyDeletethe story sounds much better than in the Disney's flick.
DeleteI will put my quest on hold while my steed is re-shod and venture to your kingdom.. find this feisty Talia to join me on my perilous mission to oust the dark king Valstraam and save the Princess Saoirse. And peace will once again settle on our lands.
ReplyDeleteay, ay, my friend, I'm with you in the battle for peace!
DeleteLooks like just another kid's movie if you ask me. I'll pass for now.
ReplyDeletekid's movies are the best ones
Deletewell, I'm not a fan of animation but any flick regarding medieval kingdom seems to be worth a watch. Never heard bout this, thanks for sharing! (:
ReplyDeletebe welcome, Josh, and welcome to HOLLYWOOD SPY!
DeleteI quite enjoy Banderas' voice work in Puss the Boots, what role is he going to 'play' in this one?
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find the info on that while writing the spotlight, Flixy. I'm not sure if he is really in the cast, or they just used his name to attract attention :) He was amazing as Puss!
DeleteI'll watch this one. For sure.
ReplyDeletefor sure, for sure!
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