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Stormbreaker
2006 93 min Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★5.0
Adventure, Action, Family
Director: Geoffrey Sax
🎭 Based on
«Stormbreaker»
byAnthony Horowitz
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Description
After the death of his uncle, 14-year-old schoolboy Alex Rider is forced by the Special Operations Division of the UK's secret intelligence service, MI6, into a mission which will save millions of lives.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$677,646
Worldwide:
$23.94M
Starring
Alex Pettyfer
Actor
Mickey Rourke
Actor
Sophie Okonedo
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Stormbreaker is widely regarded as a mediocre, predictable, and strictly child-oriented action film that struggles to find an audience beyond a young demographic. While some viewers enjoy the energetic soundtrack and franchise-style stunts, the consensus criticizes the unoriginal screenplay and the implausibility of the teenage spy premise.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on a highly predictable, clichéd structure that offers little innovation for adult viewers. | |
| Score | The score is a recurring highlight, noted for being dynamic and pleasant throughout the film. | |
| Acting | The acting performances are viewed unevenly; while Alex Pettyfer is seen as showing promise, the established stars like Mickey Rourke are criticized for either underplaying their roles or lacking emotional depth. | |
| Accessibility | The film's appeal is strictly divided by age: younger viewers often find it exciting and immersive, while older audiences frequently find the premise childish and the tone frustrating. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the stunts and action are split: some find them to be engaging, high-energy highlights, while others label them as mediocre, dated, or physically implausible. |