A boy's life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the dark.
The acting is mediocre, the story rambles, the special effects -- average at best.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
8 Oct 2007
rotten:
A movie that should've been made shortly after its source material -- Susan Cooper's Newbery winner -- debuted in 1973. As is, it feels entirely too generic to work today.
– Gregory Kirschling,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct 2007
rotten:
A mealy adaptation of one installment in Susan Cooper's acclaimed book series.
– Stephen Garrett,
Time Out New York,
11 Oct 2007
rotten:
Director David L. Cunningham's proffered chills are strictly of the lightweight variety: a menacing flock of ravens, a slimy skein of snakes and a couple of mall security yobs too fat or stupid to overpower even a spindly teenager.