Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
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Evan McGuire | ... | Brendan (voice) |
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Christen Mooney | ... | Aisling (voice) |
Brendan Gleeson | ... | Abbot Cellach (voice) | |
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Mick Lally | ... | Aidan (voice) |
Liam Hourican | ... | Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice) (as Liam Hourrican) | |
Paul Tylak | ... | Brother Assoua (voice) (as Paul Tylac) | |
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Michael McGrath | ... | Adult Brendan (voice) |
Paul Young | ... | Brother Square (voice) | |
Nora Twomey | ... | Additional Voices and Walla (voice) | |
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Alli McCann | ... | Additional Voices and Walla (voice) |
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Clair Funchion | ... | Additional Voices and Walla (voice) |
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Conor O'Halloran | ... | Additional Voices and Walla (voice) (as Conor O Halloran) |
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Gaelle Hersent | ... | Additional Voices and Walla (voice) |
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Marie Thorhauge | ... | Additional Voices and Walla (voice) |
Sean Lennon | ... | Additional Voices and Walla (voice) |
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
The Secret of Kells is one of the most unique, beautiful, and eye- popping animated films I have ever seen. Before watching this film, I was convinced that nothing could give Up a run for its money and that it was a shoo-in to win in this category, but I found in Kells a serious contender.
The Secret of Kells tell the story of a young orphan named Brendan, who lives with his uncle, the Abbot of Kell. The Abbot is a loving guardian, but perhaps a bit too strict and much more concerned with fortifying the wall around the town from a coming attack by vikings than he is at nurturing the boy's imagination. When the legendary Brother Aidan (who looks surprisingly like Willie Nelson) shows up and takes the boy under his wing, Brendan goes on a journey into the woods and meets a lovely forest nymph named Aisling who takes a liking to him (and saves his life more than once). With Aisling's help, he attempts to save the town and help Brother Aidan complete the mystical book which—legend has it—can turn dark into light.
See my full review of The Secret of Kells at: http://theoscarsblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/movie-review-secret-of- kells.html