IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users47%
Director: Sergey Bodrov•Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
In a land where magic is feared and forbidden, a young man named Tom is the seventh son of a seventh son. This lineage grants him extraordinary powers, making him the only one capable of defeating the formidable Mother Malkin, a malevolent witch who has escaped her prison and is gathering an army of dark creatures. Tom must train with the grizzled warrior and witch hunter, Master Gregory, to hone his abilities and face the impending darkness before Malkin unleashes an eternal night upon the world.
Seventh Son was met with a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike. While some acknowledged the potential of its fantasy premise and visual effects, the majority found the film to be a generic and uninspired fantasy action flick, suffering from a muddled plot, weak character development, and an overreliance on CGI.
A visually flashy but ultimately hollow fantasy adventure.
Suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired dialogue.
Fails to capitalize on its talented cast and interesting premise.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a disappointing fantasy offering, with many citing its lack of originality and weak storyline as major drawbacks. Some viewers appreciated the action sequences and visual effects, but overall, it failed to impress.
Jeff Bridges initially turned down the role of Master Gregory twice before agreeing to take it on. He found the character's dialogue particularly challenging and unique.
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