
Roger Ebert
It will appeal to children young enough to be untutored in boredom, and to anyone old enough to be drawn in, or to appreciate the artistry.
Full reviewThe first animated feature from Cartoon Saloon (Wolfwalkers) following the adventure of 12-year-old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells.
It will appeal to children young enough to be untutored in boredom, and to anyone old enough to be drawn in, or to appreciate the artistry.
Full reviewThe sometimes hectic plot ultimately serves as scaffolding for Mr. Moore’s extraordinary visual brio.
Full reviewThe visuals are likably reminiscent of Friz Freleng's Pink Panther... A low-key pleasure.
Full reviewThe story is a bit tangled, and there is too much of it packed into nearly 80 minutes, but... the animation is so magical.
Full reviewThe film’s story is so busy yet flat that the effect isn’t magical — it’s more like watching the tale of some very enchanted wallpaper.
Full reviewA ravishing, continually surprising example of largely hand-drawn animation...
Full reviewThe soul of the film lies in its ravishing colours, and in exuberantly stylised images that pay homage to Celtic culture and design...
Full reviewWe aren’t aware of any way to watch The Secret of Kells in New Zealand. If we’ve got that wrong, please contact us.
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