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The Secret of Kells (2009) 7.5
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7.5/10 from 11,514 users
Metascore: 81/100
Reviews: 49 user | 104 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com The animated story of the boy behind the famed Book of Kells. |
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Evan McGuire | ... |
Brendan
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Christen Mooney | ... |
Aisling
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Abbot Cellach
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Mick Lally | ... |
Aidan
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Liam Hourican | ... |
Brother Tang /
Leonardo
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Paul Tylak | ... |
Brother Assoua
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Michael McGrath | ... |
Adult Brendan
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Brother Square
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Nora Twomey | ... |
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Marie Thorhauge | ... |
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Jonas Till Hoffmann | ... |
Additional Voices
(voice) (as Jonas Hoffmann)
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Fabian Erlinghauser | ... |
Additional Voices
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Kairen Waloch | ... |
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Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from the isle of Iona carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil? Written by GKids
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
11 February 2009 (France) See more »Also Known As:
Brendan and the Secret of Kells See more »Filming Locations:
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, IrelandBox Office
Budget:
€6,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$12,537 (USA) (5 March 2010)Gross:
$686,383 (USA) (16 July 2010)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written by Rossa Ó'Snodaigh
Performed by Kila (as Kíla)
© and (P) Kíla Music Records (2000)
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Trivia
The film's one-week release in both New York and Los Angeles before the end of the year was sufficient to qualify it for Academy Award consideration. See more »Crazy Credits
Halfway through the credits, a poem is recited by Aidan (Mick Lally) in Irish. It is a condensed verse of the Old Irish poem 'Mise agus Pangur Bán' rewritten in modern Irish. The translated version of this verse is: Me and white Pangur, Two who relish bundles of art, Me pursuing that which does not come easy, Slippery Pangur hunts prey, Fame or repute I seek not, As I turn ink into glowing light, Little does Pangur value the words of a prophet, He would much prefer a mouse to a book. The verse is followed by Aidan calling to Pangur "Panger, do you see that in the corner!?" followed by him laughing to himself. See more »Soundtracks
"Epicy"Written by Rossa Ó'Snodaigh
Performed by Kila (as Kíla)
© and (P) Kíla Music Records (2000)
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It's a shame there were not more opportunities for people to see this on the big screen. It is stunningly beautiful. There is incredible detail in the artwork, all of it an homage to illumination.
The reviews I read said the film was a spectacle and impressive for its art and topic, but that it was dry and slow. This simply isn't true. there is a rich and innocent humour in the film, and it is an exciting story.
The story itself is quite sophisticated. On the one hand, it depicts medieval Christian scholar-heroes courageously dedicated to preserving knowledge, creating books, and demonstrating reverence for words through painstaking arts, and on the other there is a magical childhood world of fairy folk and demons who are part of a hero quest that is mythical and dreamy. Both the Christian world and the pagan world are fraught with danger and violence.
The imagery, themes and music of this film create a work that is sublime, Yet the warmth of the characters and the spirited adventure ensures that the audience does not feel remote from the experience. This film ranks as an instant classic and a superb achievement in the medium of animation. having now seen all the animated films nominated at the Oscars, this one should have won.
See it any way you can, and don't miss a chance to see it on the big screen if the opportunity arises.