Inkheart

"Every story ever written is just waiting to become real. "

Director: Iain Softley
Writers:
David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay)
Cornelia Funke (novel)
Release Date: 28 January 2009 (Philippines)
Genre: Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Cast:
Brendan Fraser as Mo 'Silvertongue' Folchart
Sienna Guillory as Resa
Eliza Bennett as Meggie Folchart
Paul Bettany as Dustfinger
Helen Mirren as Elinor Loredan
Rafi Gavron as Farid, etc.

Plot:
Mo has the special talent to bring characters out of books. One night he brings out three characters from Inkheart, a story set in medieval times and filled with magical beings. Capricorn and Basta, two villains, and Dustfinger, a fire-eater. Now, 10 years later Meggie discovers the truth and it's up to her to escape Capricorn's evil grasp. Written by Gloria

Trivia:
*Brendan Fraser was Cornelia Funke's personal choice for the role of Silvertongue, as he was her inspiration for the character. She even dedicated the second novel of the trilogy to him and sent him a signed copy. The producers originally wanted a bigger Hollywood star but on the insistence of Funke they gave in and accepted him in the role.

* Paul Bettany's wife, Jennifer Connelly, appears as Dustfinger's wife.

* The exterior scenes were shot in Italy, where the story takes place, while most of the interiors were shot in England.

* Director/producer Iain Softley said he wanted to do the film because it was a story that opened a door between the real world and our imagination.

Memorable Quotes:
Narrator: Since the dawn of time, storytellers have enchanted audiences with their words. But there is an even rarer gift. There are those, who by reading out loud, can bring characters to life. Out of books and into our world. Most of these Silvertongues, as they are know prefer to keep their skills a secret but some do not even know this gift is theirs, until it is too late.

Personal Rating: 7/10

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