A Christmas Surprise
This afternoon we went to see Inkheart and were pleasantly surprised (even more surprised that my father did not ask questions or fall asleep and snore during it.) It was not what we expected at all. I haven't read the original books, and the idea (of characters being 'read out' or 'read into' books) is fairly well-used. However, it was well worked out, with plenty of action, engaging characters, and a plot which, while it would not stand up to close examination, did not hit you over the head as being stupid. It is a children's book and a family movie, and none the worse for either.
If it reminded me of anything, it was of Labyrinth, though lacking that movie's nightmare quality, but far more realistic. A good way of passing the afternoon,and a decent end to a year that has seen some decent movies but many slight disappointments (like Prince Caspian or Hellboy: the Golden Army.)
If it reminded me of anything, it was of Labyrinth, though lacking that movie's nightmare quality, but far more realistic. A good way of passing the afternoon,and a decent end to a year that has seen some decent movies but many slight disappointments (like Prince Caspian or Hellboy: the Golden Army.)