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The Secret of Moonacre (2008) 6.2
When 13 year old Maria Merryweather's father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle ... See full summary » Director:Gabor Csupo |
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Cast
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Richard
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Dulac
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When 13 year old Maria Merryweather's father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn't know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor. Soon Maria finds herself in a crumbling moonlit world torn apart by the hatred of an ancient feud with the dark and sinister De Noir family. Maria discovers that she is the last Moon Princess and, guided by an unlikely mix of allies, she must overcome her family's pride in order to unearth the secrets of the past before the 5000th moon rises and Moonacre disappears into the sea forever. Written by Monica Penders
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A Magical Journey Begins. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 February 2009 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
De maanprinses en het geheim van het witte paard See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£308,099 (UK) (6 February 2009)Gross:
£517,887 (UK) (13 February 2009)Company Credits
Production Co:
Forgan-Smith Entertainment, Australian Film Commission, The, Eurofilm Stúdió See more »
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Maria Merryweather: I'm starting to understand one thing. The real curse of this valley is pride.
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Trivia
Dakota Blue Richards hadn't read The Little White Horse, the book the film is based upon, when she got the part of Maria. She read it while on the flight to Hungary to film the book. See more »Goofs
When Miss Heliotrope is saying goodbye to Maria Merryweather as she sets off for the forest on her horse with the rabbit in her lap, in three successive shots the rabbit changes position each time in her lap as she leaves. See more »Quotes
Loveday: You don't understand, do you?Maria Merryweather: I'm starting to understand one thing. The real curse of this valley is pride.
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The Secret of Moonacre is a beautifully constructed fantasy adventure film. I would describe it as rather charming with a sense of childlike playfulness. While it may not be made on a very big budget, they make do with what they have. The sets are interesting, the costumes are beautiful and there is a decent amount of shiny pretty special effects.
While it may not be fast-paced it does continue on at a steady pace with a lovely storyline. It may seem similar to other fairy tales but the execution is what makes this movie special. Try to enjoy this one for what it is. It doesn't proclaim to offer you anything more than a lovely little movie set in a fantasy land and that is what it delivers.