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Stormbreaker

Action. Adventure Alex Rider (introducing 14-year old newcomer, Alex Pettyfer) is a normal teenager who lives with his uncle, a nondescript bank manager…Or so it seems, until Uncle Ian Rider (Ewan McGregor) dies in mysterious circumstances. Alex discovers his uncle was, in fact, a spy and has been murdered by Yassen Gregorovich (Damian Lewis), one of the most dangerous assassins in the world. Recruited by Mr Blunt (Bill Nighy) and Mrs Jones (Sophie ... [+]
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United States
The Washington Post
"Perhaps as a publishing phenomenon the concept works, but on-screen it's pretty dull, with good actors in bad roles and bad special effects"
United States
SFGATE
"While it's filled with quality actors, this James Bond tale for tweens feels like something you should be getting for free on television." 
United States
New York Daily News
"Despite a relatively paltry $40 million budget, 'Stormbreaker' has the sheen and special effects of a Bond movie, and the ambition as well."
United States
Los Angeles Times
"The film is forever trying to balance between being for younger teenagers and keeping their parents occupied as well, and never quite gets it right"
United States
Philadelphia Inquirer
"Taken for what it is - 'tweenage escapism - Stormbreaker is moderately fun"
United States
The Hollywood Reporter
"A lame and disappointing affair."
United States
TV Guide
"Sax keeps things moving, but the best thing about the film is the British cast"
United States
New York Post
"License to bore (...) This lame teenage James Bond will leave audiences neither shaken nor stirred." 
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