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'Stormbreaker' is based on the teen novels by Anthony Horowitz about Alex Rider (Pettyfer) - a 14 year old baby...
'Stormbreaker' is based on the teen novels by Anthony Horowitz about Alex Rider (Pettyfer) - a 14 year old baby Bond. It's every boy's dream: he's parentless, he's a secret agent, and Alicia Silverstone is his home-help.
Alex's uncle (McGregor), after teaching Alex secret service type skills, is killed in mysterious circumstances at the film's beginning. Alex is swiftly & forcibly recruited into Britain's MI6. After a gruelling training course, Alex is sent on his first mission - up against ruthless businessman Darius Sayle (Rourke).
Alex's uncle (McGregor), after teaching Alex secret service type skills, is killed in mysterious circumstances at the film's beginning. Alex is swiftly & forcibly recruited into Britain's MI6. After a gruelling training course, Alex is sent on his first mission - up against ruthless businessman Darius Sayle (Rourke).
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35 %66 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
53 %93,985 reviewsAudience score rating
15+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"A shake 'n' bake Brit teen-spy actioner, without a smidgeon of originality, humor or involving characterization, "Stormbreaker" is a high-profile bust. First pic in a hoped-for series based on the Alex Rider novels by Anthony Horowitz, this franchise doesn't look like it will even get to second base without a radical rethink... a British "Spy Kids" without the fun, or a teenage "Johnny English" without the humor. Not helped by a wooden perf from (then 15-year-old) newcomer Alex Pettyfer as Rider..."
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Variety
Variety"Alex finds himself being recruited by British intelligence - and let off school to battle with megalomaniac villains! What's not to enjoy about that? I was sitting near a lively crowd of schoolkids at the cinema: they enjoyed it - so did I..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"James Bond for teens. In fact, the kid who plays 14-year-old orphan and spy Alex Rider, played by newcomer Alex Pettyfer, could easily pass as the younger brother of Daniel Craig..."
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New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald"To quote Derek Zoolander, he’s [Alex Pettyfer] “really, really, ridiculously good-looking”. The type — total babe magnet — that real teenage boys — moody, spotty — tend to consider a “git”. It’s hard to warm to such a hero. A shame, because Geoffrey Sax makes a good fist of the visuals, mustering plenty of bonkers sets, vehicular action and new-fangled gizmos..."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"PLAYFULLY HUMOROUS AND GENUINELY EXCITING..."
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BBC
BBCStormbreaker | Details
- Runtime
- 93
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Kids & Family
- Country of origin
- USA, UK, Germany
