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The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising

Synopsis

Producer Marc E. Platt brings author Susan Cooper's popular series of children's fantasy books to the big screen with this tale of a young boy (Alexander Ludwig) who discovers that he is the latest in a long line of immortal warriors. When the forces of darkness, led by the villainous Rider (Christopher Eccleston), threaten to overpower the forces of light, the young chosen one must venture out into the world to realize his destiny and ensure that evil is defeated. Ian McShane and Frances Conroy round...more

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1.5

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… trying to cash in on the current craze for boy wizards …

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2.0

38 out of 100 Metascore®

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8

OK for kids 8+

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A young teen's persepctive by deangelobeth
From the perspective of a young teen, it was good. Having read the book, it was pretty much like the book, but added items of interest for the audience like...

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The Seeker: The Dark is Rising by skmccaslin
I was eager to see this new film, having heard so much about the books from friends - and it did not disappoint! It has components to draw young and old...

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