The Shadows

Normally I don't review these films. This one, I initially thought was a 1960's Narnia film because of the 3 minute intro. I was surprised that it was a 2014 film. Irish film, and clearly based on narnia, and the storyline is intriguing. Like 1960's films, it moves slow and uses contrast and shadow of dramatic black and white films. The witches crown reminds me of the necklace Arwen wears. But the dialogue is hard to understand in the beginning. The witch is like an Evil Eve from a dark Eden. 8 minutes in it has a scene reminiscent of Halloweentown. Similar to Netflix's 'shadow and bone' series about the books of the same name.

I always enjoy the unwinding of a good tale, and Guardians of the Ancient Shadow Crown was a spirited journey, steeped in myth and legend. The witch, played by Natalia Kostrzewa, was mesmerizing. If you enjoy a wholesome family film rounded out with a bit of the 'ole supernatural, than give this a watch.

I don't usually write a review. Only when a movie is really good or really bad. This movie is the latter. Not only the acting was so wooden, the special effects weren't so great, also the editing was horrendous. Not to mention that it's obviously a Narnia rip off. An evil witch, a hero child from another world supported by the local hero? Please... this is a super sad version of Narnia. Low budget, amateurish directing, bad acting, cheap effects, sucky editing, this movie had them all! It's so slow and boring. And also, why did lots of characters were whispering? Is the audience supposed to tremble by the witches whispering? I don't think so! That was a stupid decision to make. The director doesn't have any talent in movie making. Get another job!