Review of The Secret of Kells (2009) by Ro D — 23 Dec 2012

Brilliant. Unique. Visually striking though it takes a bit to get used to. Certainly visionary.

This review of The Secret of Kells (2009) was written by Ro D on 23 Dec 2012.

The Secret of Kells has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Michael D (2,363) on 21 Dec 2015

Good story. I like the animation style it is very similar feel/look as song of the sea. I think this is a great film for families…

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By Le__Xenomorph (42) on 22 Dec 2014

The movie managed to distract me with its gorgeous animation and amazing designs, but the story was too short and weak to support the animation…

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Why it the end dud this nasty tang, its unfair, it would better they killed him, I feel pity people for those who were killed…

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