The Secret of Kells

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Noah H @Noah85 Feb 11, 2026 A childhood favorite. Hard to believe that this thing is almost 17 years old. WHAT HAPPENED?!?! Anyway, GREAT movie. BEAUTIFUL animation, compelling characters, a GORGEOUS score by Bruno Coulais, a tightly-written story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and scary moments that STILL haunt me to this day as an adult. The part when Ashley says, "Turn the Darkness into Light" used to scare the PISS out of me as a kid and it STILL does now. Brendan is also a fun protagonist and you really want to see him write the new Book of Iona. I wouldn't recommend this movie for little kids since the scary moments might terrify them, but as a teenager or adult its such a compelling movie. Rating: 10/10. See more Kevin P @RT55971421 Feb 8, 2026 A very charming and unique Irish animated movie about the importance of passing on knowledge through literature. It has such beautiful animation and a cute art style inspired by Irish folklore, mythology, religion, and history. Most of the movie is a very charming easygoing story, but there's a dark underlying sense of dread that slowly creeps up on the main characters as they await the inevitable Viking invasion that has been ravaging the villages of medieval Ireland. The movie has a short runtime and fast pace. It's an easy watch, but I wish the cuts weren't so fast. It would be nice if the scenes lingered a little longer so we could appreciate the gorgeous folk art we're looking at just a little bit longer. The movie has a haunting climax when the Vikings break through the walls and invade the village with some stunning artwork, with the sheer contrast of the white snow, the red sky, and the imposing tall black figures of the invading army. The ending is rushed, but very mature. See more A J @RT09090618 Dec 22, 2025 I thought it was great. It was perfectly balanced between funny, dark and magical. I personally liked it more than Wolfwalkers. See more Marcos R @Marcos3791 Sep 28, 2025 This is, at least visually speaking, possibly the most beautiful movie I've ever seen. See more Aluna U @RT14704568 Sep 12, 2025 The film tells the story behind the creation of the Book of Kells, blending history and fantasy through stunning animation and rich symbolism. While its visuals and sound design are captivating, the plot leaves some questions unanswered about the true "secret" of Kells. Still, the film offers a meaningful message about openness to new ideas and learning from others. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) See more TROY S @RT37181233 Feb 9, 2025 Magical, funny, wholly lacking in po-faced piety, the movie incorporates elements of Irish mythology and is drawn in a flat, stylised fashion that derives from the art of the time. It's about the creation of that which endures and asserts both man's faith in the spirit and his celebration of the beauty of this world. See more Read all reviews

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