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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

  • 2010
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
85K
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Jim Sturgess, David Wenham, Emily Barclay, and Adrienne DeFaria in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole -- Trailer #2
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When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.

  • Director
    • Zack Snyder
  • Writers
    • John Orloff
    • Emil Stern
    • Kathryn Lasky
  • Stars
    • Jim Sturgess
    • Hugo Weaving
    • David Wenham
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    85K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Zack Snyder
    • Writers
      • John Orloff
      • Emil Stern
      • Kathryn Lasky
    • Stars
      • Jim Sturgess
      • Hugo Weaving
      • David Wenham
    • 208User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 23 nominations

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    Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, David Wenham, and Emily Barclay in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
    Jim Sturgess in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
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    Top cast

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    Jim Sturgess
    Jim Sturgess
    • Soren
    • (voice)
    Hugo Weaving
    Hugo Weaving
    • Noctus
    • (voice)
    • …
    David Wenham
    David Wenham
    • Digger
    • (voice)
    Emily Barclay
    Emily Barclay
    • Gylfie
    • (voice)
    Abbie Cornish
    Abbie Cornish
    • Otulissa
    • (voice)
    Essie Davis
    Essie Davis
    • Marella
    • (voice)
    Adrienne DeFaria
    • Eglantine
    • (voice)
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Metal Beak
    • (voice)
    Deborra-Lee Furness
    Deborra-Lee Furness
    • Barran
    • (voice)
    Sacha Horler
    Sacha Horler
    • Strix Struma
    • (voice)
    Bill Hunter
    Bill Hunter
    • Bubo
    • (voice)
    Ryan Kwanten
    Ryan Kwanten
    • Kludd
    • (voice)
    Anthony LaPaglia
    Anthony LaPaglia
    • Twilight
    • (voice)
    Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes
    • Mrs. Plithiver
    • (voice)
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Nyra
    • (voice)
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Allomere
    • (voice)
    Barry Otto
    Barry Otto
    • Echidna
    • (voice)
    Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh
    • Boron
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Zack Snyder
    • Writers
      • John Orloff
      • Emil Stern
      • Kathryn Lasky
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The animators went to an owl sanctuary to learn how to properly depict owls in flight and the ruffling of their feathers, as well as owl behavior and their dietary needs.
    • Goofs
      Several of the owl species featured in the film are not found in Australia, where it is set. This is because the original books were set in North America.
    • Quotes

      Kludd: [from trailer] You have a soft head, Soren. Filled with stories, and dreams.

      Soren: There's nothing wrong with dreams.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very start of the film Soren's father, Noctus, is shown flying through the sky at sunrise passing through the Warner Brothers and Village Roadshow logos, before diving under the film's title.
    • Alternate versions
      Also released in a 3D version.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Alice in Wonderland/Stolen/Brooklyn's Finest (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      To the Sky
      Written and Produced by Owl City (as Adam Young)

      Performed by Owl City

      Courtesy of Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews208

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    10/10
    Legend of the Guardians: A Surprising Diamond In The Rough!
    Within the Pixar Dominated, Slapstick Permeated, Cookie-Cutter animated generation we currently live in, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, Directed by Zack Snyder ("300" & "Watchmen"), breaks this pedestrian mold through its Captivating Visuals, Engaging 3D, and its Lord of the Rings-like Odyssey.

    Based on a series of books written by Kathryn Lasky, this mythological story centers on dreamer Soren (Jim Sturgess), a young owl enamored with stories of "The Guardians", a clan of warrior owls who hail from the Tree of Ga'Hoole, and protect the weak from an evil army called the Pure Ones. When Soren and his brother, Kludd (Ryan Kwanten), are kidnapped by these Pure Ones, the stories become reality. Soren escapes and hunts for the Guardians to save the owl kingdom from the Pure Ones, while Kludd slowly becomes one.

    Legend of the Guardians is a milestone for animation and a 3D visual masterpiece. Under the direction of Snyder, Australian company Animal Logic (Creators of "Happy Feet" & special FX for "The Matrix" and "Lord of the Rings") have achieved something incredibly remarkable. The interaction of air and digital feathers work in a harmony that makes Avatar look like an old computer game. The landscapes are absolutely breathtaking, Monsoons are shimmering and talons glistening, this brings out the best in Snyder's heavily artistic directing style, and has adorned this movie with graceful battle scenes, beautifully blended with his signature slow motion shots at the perfect moments.

    With its comparisons to films like "The Secret of NIMH", "Watership Down", "The Dark Crystal", with clear shades of "Star Wars", Guardians is not your run-of-the-mill animated movie with a fart joke every 10 seconds. The movie takes on a much more serious disposition which fits perfectly with its thematic flow. It is important to note, the film deals with issues such as courage, unity, loyalty, faith, sacrifice and betrayal tackled by Snyder with understated maturity. Though the story moves at a fairly quick pace, you will be immersed in what develops, as the writers did well to implement essentials to the storyline with comprehensible dialogue.

    With that being said, Guardians is an engaging and relatively intense movie from start to finish. Thus, successfully separating our mindset of "Animated" and "Kid Friendly" being synonymous with each other. It is inspirational, breathtaking, humorous and educational with all the essentials of an all in all great story and movie. The kids and adults will both learn, while at the same time be visually enraptured by the animation's beauty. Don't be remotely surprised if you see sequels as it certainly has the legs to do so...or should I say wings (Note to self: Refrain from the bird puns..)
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Guardians of Ga'Hoole
    • Filming locations
      • Disney Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • Animal Logic
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,675,313
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,112,211
      • Sep 26, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $140,073,390
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1

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