Review of Inkheart (2008) by Obbie X — 01 Jun 2010

The story of Inkheart is basically about Mo (Brendan Fraser) who has the ability to bring characters out of books. One day he brings out three characters while reading the book Inkheart which is a story set in medieval times and full of magical moments. Unfortunately his wife gets inside the book!!! so Mo's mission for the next years is to search for the rare book along with his daughter so that he can get his wife back.

The Good Stuff:

- The story while reading about it sounds really interesting but unfortunately the movie does not appear to be as interesting when watched.

- Cinematography and Special effects: the movie is shot nicely with great sets and good picturization. It contains lots of well made special effects adding to the fantasy and enhancing the overall theme.

The Neutral Stuff:

- Acting: Acting was not an impressive thing here. Nothing great. I have enjoyed Helen Mirren's part the most but again she did not have many scenes there and I think Paul Bettany was effective in playing his character.

The Bad Stuff:

- Not sure what to say but I feel this movie lacks something very important that I cannot explain. Something that doesn't connect the scenes very well. It felt as if I'm watching separate frames. It is mainly an issue with the editing.

Some Interesting Facts:

- The movie was made at a budget of $60M and generated around $70M.

- A sequel has been announced named The InkWorld Trilogy: Inkspell which might be released in 2012 in 3D.

A Cool Quote:

"You are going to love him, and by love I mean cower in terror from.".

There is no harm to give the movie a single view specially where children are involved as it will provide them some good visuals but do not expect anything great here.

Final Verdict: Recommended.

The Ratings:

-Entertainment: 50%.

-Performances: 50%.

-Direction: 40%.

-Cinematography/Special effects: 80%.

-Background Music: 60%.

-Duration: 70%.

Overall: 58% ====> 60%.