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In those books, unread by me, Joyce imagines a loosely knit Avengers-style federation of the guardians of childhood. Most of them are famous: Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman and so on. Jack Frost's reputation suffers sadly in comparison.
Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure. Read Common Sense Media's Rise of the Guardians review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Peter Ramsey
- Sandie Angulo Chen
- Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher
- Fun twist on childhood icons.
- Verdict
By Alicia Malone
Updated: Nov 24, 2018 6:49 pm
Posted: Nov 21, 2012 5:37 am
Years ago, when author William Joyce’s young daughter lost her tooth and casually asked her father if Santa and the tooth fairy knew each other, she couldn’t have predicted it would spark a creative streak in him, resulting in thirteen books and now, a movie. Mary Catherine Joyce has since passed away, but Rise of the Guardians serves as a nice tribute to her imaginative childhood mind.
The books and the movie are based on a simple yet clever idea; supposing our childhood heroes (Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman) are part of a group called The Guardians - like a Justice League or Avengers for children. And because these are characters many of us grew up with, the film spares us the origin stories for all… except one.
Rise of the Guardians opens with a beautiful prologue showing Jack Frost (voiced by Chris Pine) waking up in an ice-cold lake with no recollection of how he got there or who he is. Soon, Jack realizes he has been given the power of cold weather - he can create slippery ice, snow days, and lots of cold mischief for young kids.
Though not as unique as recent animated movies like Wreck-It Ralph, Rise of the Guardians is very well made, and the set-up of these characters leave many possibilities for a franchise. Kids and adults will enjoy the holiday magic that Rise of the Guardians spins with its beautiful design and interesting twist on well-known characters.
Generation after generation, immortal Guardians like Santa Claus (Alec Baldwin), the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman) and the Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher) protect the world's children from darkness and...
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- Peter Ramsey
- PG
- Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
'Rise of the Guardians' Review. By Ben Kendrick. Published Nov 21, 2012. Link copied to clipboard. Rise of the Guardians presents a surprisingly heartfelt, though often predictable, narrative about the power of belief - and the importance of companionship.
Rise of the Guardians is blithe and lovely, smart and funny. It's an honest-to-goodness family film that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jan...
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