Preview: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole (2010)

Synopsis:

Raised on the stories of legendary guardians who will one day come to save the world from destruction, a small group of young owls find need of the Guardians' support and go off in search of these famed creatures.

• Poster: B

Review:

It's one of the most gorgeous images in the film, and seems somewhat fitting to be selected, but it lacks purpose. It's more visually stimulating than emotionally engaging, which may help sell the poster itself, but may not work to sell the film.

• Trailer: C

Review:

I'm surprised it took so long to get this trailer onto one of these websites. I've seen it several times in front of animated features all year. From the first time I saw it, I thought the story would be indelibly weak and each time that impression continued to deepen. While the visuals do look quite stellar, I can't help but expect very little from the film.

Oscar Prospects:

Just from the graphics alone this will be an Animated Feature contender; however, my guess is it's not going to fare very well overall.

Release Date:

• September 24, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 14, 2010) Original