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The Secret of Kells

2009

Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey

Animation, Voice: Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson ...

7.1

6,203

Animation. Adventure. Fantasy Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from the isle of Iona carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Leslie Felperin Variety	"With its jewel-bright colors and intricate use of lines, the result is absolutely luscious to behold."
		A. O. Scott The New York Times	"[Moore] establishes a surprising and completely persuasive link between the ancient art of manuscript illumination and the modern practice of animation."
		Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer	"'The Secret of Kells' is gorgeous work, and its imagery and themes dovetail perfectly: a story about creating art, artfully created"
		Tasha Robinson AV Club	"Visually, 'Secret Of Kells' is a breathtaking movie, one where every frame seems to have dozens of dazzling layers."
		Roger Ebert rogerebert.com	"I think it will appeal to children young enough to be untutored in boredom, and to anyone old enough to be drawn in, or to appreciate the artistry (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Ty Burr Boston Globe	"A visually overwhelming labor of love, a hand-drawn medieval adventure tale that seeks and finds cosmic connections (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"
		Marc Lee Telegraph	"The look of the film is simply ravishing. The highly stylised images (...) are all realised with a gorgeous intricacy (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Philip French The Guardian	"Magical, funny, wholly lacking in po-faced piety"
		Helen O'Hara Empire	"Unlike anything else you've seen, and very much worth seeking out, this is a unique and beautiful creation (…) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Donald Clarke Irish Times	"A surprising piece of work that should appeal to smart children and open-minded adults."

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