Review of Rise of the Guardians (2012) by Mloy X — 20 Sep 2013

[while North is touring Jack around his home].

Jack Frost: Slow down would you, I've been trying to bust in here for years. I want a good look!

North: What do you mean 'bust in'?

Jack Frost: Don't worry, I never got past the yetis. Oh, hey Phil.

[Greets Yeti].

This was definitely very entertaining, it's all heart that's for sure. It was sentimental and touching without being overly mushy. The voice acting was wonderful, the cast did an amazing job matching their voices to their characters, making them come alive and making me (as the audience) forget that I'm listening to Alec Baldwin or Jude Law; I mean, don't get me wrong, their voice are pretty recognizable, but eventually they just become just the characters and it's not like Alec Baldwin being North (Santa Claus). The story was interesting, it complex enough to interest an adult but nothing too elaborate that kids wouldn't be able to follow. The characters were charming, Sandy (the Sandman) was especially cool and Jude Law as Pitch (Pitch Black) made a great villain. It was all very sweet and pretty cute, a good wholesome family film.