Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)

  • 50% of critics liked it
    (121 reviews)

  • 63% of users liked it
    (67,874 ratings)

Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder makes his animation debut with the fantasy family adventure "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole" based on the beloved Guardians of Ga'Hoole books by Kathryn Lasky. The film follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father's epic… More

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PG,
Directed By
Written By
John Collee, Kathryn Lasky
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Sep 24, 2010 Wide
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Tom Huddleston, Time Out

    There are a handful of soaring, immersive and at times beautiful fight-and-flight sequences which utilise 3D in the best imaginable way.

  • Stephen Cole, Globe and Mail

    A splendid adventure sure to thrill children and fantasy buffs, while leaving everyone else passably entertained.

  • Adam Graham, Detroit News

    The film's look can't overcome all its shortcomings, but it helps them go down easier than its title.

  • James Rocchi, MSN Movies

    Snyder and his crew have made a film for an improbably narrow audience -- I can imagine 12 1/2-year-old boys being enthralled by it -- but they've made it with such skill and care it's more a shame than a failure.

  • Andy Webster, New York Times

    May be a hoot, but for all its pyrotechnics, it fails to soar.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • John M


    A very visually pleasing movie, amazing animation! An interesting tale with an excellent voice cast and of course Zack Snyder's trademark super slo mo everywhere. Enjoyed this one with my daughter.

  • Scott G


    Zack Snyder has stooped very low to male a film like this but there are a few good cinematics.

  • Chris W


    This is a film based on some literature (man, I've been watching, reviewing, and re-reviewing a lot of these lately) about a young owlet who yearns for adventure and ends up being a part of a great one involving epic battles, action, and the need to save the world fro mtyrrany.… More

  • Sophie B


    Whilst the voice performances were brilliant and the visual effects were absolutely stunning, the story just doesn't take off. It's very simple, common and predictable. Nothing new was added to take the story of a young and inexperienced but talented boy that goes on a… More

  • Conner R


    Maybe I'm in the minority, but I loved this a lot. At the end of the day, you have to like cute little owls to find this interesting because this movie does nothing but showcase their beauty and elegance as creatures. That being said, Legend of The Guardians has it all in my… More

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