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| Stormbreaker [2006] | ![Stormbreaker [2006]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61CAq6drzOL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Geoffrey Sax
Actors: Mickey Rourke, Bill Nighy, Sophie Okonedo, Ewan Mcgregor, Alicia Silverstone
Studio: Entertainment In Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 4733
Format: Anamorphic, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Running Time: 93 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017239194009
ASIN: B000I8OC26
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: November 13, 2006
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 Alex Rider Film September 12, 2008
"ALEX RIDER: OPERATION STORMBREAKER" is of course not realistic at all, but it does not need to be. We can almost believe that the story is real, because the director, producers, writer (Anthony Horowitz, who also wrote the novel the film is based on), and actors do their best to make us believe. Rather than going in the tongue in cheek direction, like the earlier "AGENT CODY BANKS", they adapt a much more serious mindset and pessimistic outlook. Instead of the lead being a smart aleck, he is a very mature teenager well beyond his years, who takes his new position in the agency M16 seriously. He is not at all slick and perfect, but unsure of himself, and he makes mistakes. He does not own a cool sports car, is not 18, (which, according to Horowitz, was what the American producers wanted) but does have a girlfriend. In short, these attributes and qualities make "Stormbreaker" the much better movie. However, I do enjoy the "AGENT CODY BANKS" films, but they require the viewer to suspend their disbelief on a much higher level. The main plot is that Alex Rider (Alex Pettyfer) is a normal British schoolboy whose parents died when he was very young, and now lives with his uncle Ian Rider (Ewan McGregor) and eccentric American housekeeper Jack Starbright (Alicia Silverstone). Ian supposedly has a very boring job, for a bank, which keeps him away from home alot of the time. But he is eventually killed, and his suspicous acting fellow employees cover up the cause of death at the funeral as not wearing a seatbelt. Alex investigates, however, and is forced to participate in a wonderful, stunt laden fight sequence with a junkyard crew. He finds out that his uncle did not work for a bank, but actually was a special agent for M16, and was assassinated by Yassen Gregorovich (Damian Lewis) while on his way home with vital information from a mission. Alex is recruited by the director of M16, Alan Blunt (Bill Nighy) and his assistant Tulip Jones (Sophie Okonedo) to find out what Darrius Sayle (Mickey Rourke) along with his assistants Mr. Grin (Andy Serkis) and Nadia Vole (Missi Pyle) really intend by giving one of his company's own supercomputers to every school in the country. The cast is excellent, from the new star that has been found in Pettyfer, all the way to the veteran actor in Stephen Fry as Smithers. The action is fast and unforgiving, especially in the junkyard scene. The stunts are great, such as in the fight sequence at the Rider house between Jack and Nadia. A movie not to be missed!
Since watching this I have been hooked on the Alex Rider, Jason Steed, Jimmy Coates, Cody Banks and Young James Bond Books.
 Hmmm...How do I put this nicely? January 10, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Well, you see, this film really isn't too great. It doesn't have a strong plot, and the majority of the characters can't seem to decide whether to have a manner of lighthearted humour or seriousness. I am not sure that the books are the same, as I have not read them, but their popularity leads me to believe that the film may not have been an accurate adaptation of the book. In all honesty, the one star is soley for Alex Pettyfer. He really is incredibly good looking, and was pretty much the only reason I watched the movie anyway. As you may have guessed by now, I am, in fact, a teenage girl. If you fall into this demographic, go ahead and watch it, he'll keep you entertained. If you don't, then, really, don't bother.
the best film ever December 13, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is my favourite film. The plot is good and Alex's stunts are great especially coz he did them hmiself. If you are into action this is the film for you!
 Good for kids, distinctly average for adults... December 11, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
...says it all, really. Is worth a watch, especially if you are a bit of a Bond fan, but the rest of the reviews sum it up quite nicely - depends what you're looking for, really.
 entertaining November 18, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This isn't some award winning movie but it's a good bit of fun and I'm sure kids will find it entertaining (though I suggest checking out the certificate as there are some fighting scenes). In my opinion it's like James Bond for kids with a 14yr old being employed by MI6 for an undercover mission. Like Bond he has some cool gadgets and gets into a few scrapes. Unfortunately, his age means no cool car (though they do fit it in there by giving Ewan mcgregor one!)
They've managed to chuck in a bit of humour as well with a few piss-take scenes and one liners.
I've been pleasantly surprised by this movie and recommend it to anyone who still loves feeding their inner child.
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