Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Soren, a young barn owl, is kidnapped by owls of St. Aggie's, ostensibly an orphanage, where owlets are brainwashed into becoming soldiers. He and his new friends escape to the island of Ga'Hoole, to assist its noble, wise owls who fight the army being created by the wicked rulers of St. Aggie's.
M08Y reviewedJuly 17, 2025
A fairly standard feel good family film about the triumph of good over evil. It's also about Owls I suppose. I first saw this film when I was 11 and it's visuals were enough to make an impact all the way into my 20s.
Pros:
- Overall well paced
- Excellent voice acting
- Looks AMAZING on the 1080p Bluray (Would really benefit from a 4K + HDR)
Cons:
- First 15 minutes feels a bit rushed
- The big bad owl is almost completley unexplored
- The "super weapon" is mostly useless and only added for intruige's sake
- Reeks of "Made for 3d". Yes I get it, the owl comes off the screen.
In conclusion, a surprisingly upbeat and easy going family movie from Zack Snyder with beautiful visuals and enough heart to keep you entertained for it's lean 90 minute runtime.