Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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Just a couple of minutes into this beautifully drawn, intricately rendered Irish import, you understand why the movie earned the Academy's attention.
– Rene Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr 2010
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The Secret of Kells has elements of a quest adventure and a coming-of-age story, but it's more beautifully stylized and astutely abstracted than the average kiddie cartoon.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
6 May 2010
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A breathtaking mixture of Celtic mythology and creative animation.
– John Hartl,
Seattle Times,
13 May 2010
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A gorgeous blend of the magical and the gloriously trippy.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Aug 2010
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The story is a bit tangled, and there is too much of it packed into nearly 80 minutes, but little kids won't be bothered when the animation is so magical.