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Monday, 20 April 2015

THE SECRET OF KELLS [2009]

Directors Tomm Moore & Nora Twomey conjure up their own story about the creation of The Book of Kells in the stunningly animated The Secret Of Kells.
It tells the story of a young boy who lives within a medieval fortress, under siege from Vikings, all while attempting to retrieve magical ink to complete an important manuscript.  The classical animation is illuminated with mostly pleasant shades of green and a style that looks like it was lifted from a late 60's animated short, all of which never ceases to be a magnificent feast for the eyes.  The storytelling and characters however fall a little flat and don't quite equal the magic of it's astonishing appearances or beautiful music courtesy of French composer Bruno Coulais and Irish folk act Kíla.  However, if you're a lover of traditional animation than this is must-see taking no matter of it's burdensome flaws.

3½  acorns out of 5

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