Stormbreaker (2006)

I love this movie so much

Sorry, this movie sucks

Just perfect...

There are better movies of two hours length. I loved the actress'performance.

For a relatively unknown spy action thriller, 'Stormbreaker' is a surprisingly entertaining film, even if it does try a little too hard to be the kids' version of James Bond. As you would expect, this film is full of gimmicks and never takes itself too seriously, with a bunch of over-the-top action sequence and a shallow plot that feels like it is almost entirely built around the action.It does serve a purpose though and it's an ideal choice to pass some time. If you can see past the many plot and character flaws, there is sufficient entertainment from the action scenes alone, and that's what most people want to see from a film like this. 'Stormbreaker' is a passable family spy action film - it won't leave you bored but it won't leave much of an impression either.

I've been a fan of the Alex Rider books since they were first out in 2000. So naturally when I heard they were making a film I was ecstatic. Having avidly followed the filming updates I was so full of hope for the film ( having an amazing number of big actors and the screenplay being written by the original author). On the 21st July 2006(I was 15 at the time) I was at the very first showing of the film. Waiting with baited breath. After coming out I had very mixed feelings. I thought it was amazing, being able to see my favourite book series visualised on the big screen! I was a little disappointed with some of the changes but overall I still loved the film. 5 years later(at 19) watching the film I despair. Watching it I cringe at how childish it seems. I'm saddened watching it at how different the film is to the original books, changes that make no sense. I'm so disappointed. I long for a remake of the film in it's original form and true to the book.

OK i admit im not a huge fan of the alex rider series but i did admit that stormbreaker could make a good film. so when it came out i decided to check it out, i have consequently lost 1.5hours of my life THAT I CAN NEVER HAVE BACK!! there were so many plot holes it hurt i shall now attempt to list the most obvious. 1 why was the access to MI6 in a public photobooth? surely someone would have noticed the huge flashes of light and that certain people never left it..also Alex Rider is not a member of MI6 so does that mean other random members of the public can just waltz in? 2 Jack starbright's appalling fight with Missi pyle's character = what the hell? it is totally pointless and not even in the book. 3 the character of Alex is a travesty he practically gives his identity away in the first 5 seconds "my uncle was a security guard, he was killed and i'll find out who did it" well duh they just did it to his uncle! he might as well have said ..hi im Alex..my uncles replacement!and the whole bicycle chase scene had me crying with laughter.. 4 Smithers in a toy shop!?...er so the man who makes all the secret gadgets for MI6 works in a toy store..yer i can see that happening..NOT!! 5 what kind of martial arts security guard falls for such a stupid trick like the "bowing scene" im sorry but that really was bad 6 all of the characters were rushed,stereotypical and even the great actors like Mickey Rouke and Bill Nighy were restricted by the appalling director and were turned into cartoons. Alex was wooden,Missi was a joke, Jack was completely out of character and Sabina was not only badly portrayed by some hammy second rate actress but she Wasn't EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE THERE!!! honestly i don't know how antony horrowitz could have stood there and approve of the shambles made of a book,that although i think not that good, had such great potential. the entire film was rushed, according to Mr Horrowitz the reason for this was to get to the end scene...er what for? the hammy horse scene? the lame death of Sayle? the bad parachute scene? the pigeon getting shot? what? what? what was there at the end that we all missed!!?? the end credits maybe? (best part of the film) a waste of characters,waste of good acting potential,waste of money and a waste of time save yourself from this utter waste of space and do not watch!!!!

Having not read any of the books, I approached this entirely at face value.The feel of it is very much James Bond from the Roger Moore era - a relatively light hearted spy romp. Add in the training aspect, and the fact that a youngster is the main character, and you have an entertaining action thriller for family audiences.It may not match the books, and if that's important to you going in then it's going to disappoint you. But the main cast is all fine, with Mickey Rourke's comedy helpers making it clear the level on which the film is to be approached.Alex Pettyfer does satisfactorily as Alex, but doesn't set the screen on fire (not that there are many juvenile leads who do). On the whole, this is entertaining but forgettable.