Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Plot

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with newfound friends to seek out the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.

Release Year: 2010

Rating: 7.0/10 (27,190 voted)

Critic's Score: 53/100

Director:
Zack Snyder

Stars: Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham

Storyline
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.

Writers: John Orloff, Emil Stern

Cast:

Emily Barclay
–

Gylfie

(voice)

Abbie Cornish
–

Otulissa

(voice)

Essie Davis
–

Marella

(voice)

Adrienne DeFaria
–

Eglantine

(voice)

Joel Edgerton
–

Metalbeak

(voice)

Deborra-Lee Furness
–

Barran

(voice)

Sacha Horler
–

Strix Struma

(voice)

Bill Hunter
–

Bubo

(voice)

Ryan Kwanten
–

Kludd

(voice)

Anthony LaPaglia
–

Twilight

(voice)

Miriam Margolyes
–

Mrs. Plithiver

(voice)

Helen Mirren
–

Nyra

(voice)

Sam Neill
–

Allomere

(voice)

Barry Otto
–

Echidna

(voice)

Richard Roxburgh
–

Boron

(voice)

Taglines:
On his way to finding a legend…he will become one.

Details

Official Website:
Official site |
Official site [France] |

Release Date: 24 September 2010

Filming Locations: Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office Details

Budget: $80,000,000

(estimated)

Opening Weekend: $16,112,211
(USA)
(26 September 2010)
(3575 Screens)

Gross: $55,673,333
(USA)
(16 January 2011)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: 97 min
 |
UK: 101 min
(IMAX Version)

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Director Trademark:
[Zack Snyder]
[Slow motion shots]

Goofs:

Continuity:
In the scene where Grimble is fighting Nyra, he is attacked by two "Pure One" guards. After taking down the second guard, we see the ground where the two bodies should be, but are mysteriously not.

Quotes:

Noctus:
[from trailer]
Legend tells of a band of noble warriors… known as the Guardians of Ga'hoole. Whenever trouble is at hand, seek them out. For they are sworn to protect the innocent, and vanquish evil… Should I stop?

Soren:
No! Well, what?

Noctus:
No.

Soren:
This is my favorite part!

User Review

What a Hoot!

Rating: 10/10


The film is amazing, I absolutely loved it, the 3D animation is
spectacular, the voice acting is incredible and the music is
mesmerizing! Trust me, this is one film that actually lived up to
expectations, sure some parts were a bit forced but overall the film is
fantastic. The film had a great message in it and a very frighting
villain, The Pure Ones remind me of The Nazis and Ku Klux Klan. The
animation and fight choreography was very impressive and I'm very happy
they got actors like Hellen Mirren and Geoffry Rush to voice in the
film! Ultimately you will come out of the film and feel the money has
been well spent!