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The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007)

PG  |   |  Adventure, Drama, Family  |  5 October 2007 (USA)
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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.

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Storyline

The film tells the story of Will Stanton, a young man who learns he is the last of a group of warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the Dark. Traveling back and forth through time, Will discovers a series of clues which lead him into a showdown with forces of unimaginable power. With the Dark once again rising, the future of the world rests in Will's hands. Written by Anonymous

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Even the smallest of light... shines in the darkness


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for fantasy action and some scary images | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

5 October 2007 (USA)  »

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The Dark Is Rising  »

Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,745,315 (USA) (5 October 2007)

Gross:

$8,791,738 (USA) (14 December 2007)
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Trivia

Not related to the television series "Legend of the Seeker" or the "Sword of Truth" novels by Terry Goodkind, which "Legend of the Seeker" is based on. See more »

Goofs

Near the end of the movie, Will is wiping his face off with a towel after washing (70:54). When he turns around to face the other people in the room (70:56) his face is still wet. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Paul Stanton: Hey man, let's get out of here.
Robin Stanton: School is out.
James Stanton: What's up, little brother? I gotta catch up with the twins.
Gwen Stanton: Hi Will.
Will Stanton: Come on, Gwen. Let's go.
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References Citizen Kane (1941) See more »

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Jingle Bells
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Performed by The CSSR State Philharmonic
Courtesy of Naxos
By Arrangement with Source/Q
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I just threw up in my mouth a bit
16 October 2007 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

Rarely have I been so disappointed, I actually walked out of this film half way through, not caring how they end this debacle. With such a rich text to draw from, this movie could have been awesome, the plot is pathetic, the characterisation all wrong, the dialogue clichéd drivel, what were they thinking.

Why they had to change the setting away from Celtic countries & Saxon mythology I have no idea. The whole heart & soul is missing from the story.

Everyone involved in the production of this film should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves, they've chipped away at a cherished bit of thousands of peoples childhood memories by squeezing out this arse-gravy onto celluloid.


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