#WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MOVIE SEVENTH SON SERIES#

The story's denouement is similarly quick, as if the filmmakers knew, even as they were shooting, that the film wasn't working and couldn't be salvaged. Whereas most big-budget spectacle films draw out their final confrontations, Seventh Son resolves so quickly that you're left to wonder what may have been removed from the original cut of the film, and why. Less predictable is how perfunctory, and how abbreviated, that finale plays. Special effects abound, and the climax revolves around a long-delayed, let's-have-it-out confrontation between Gregory and Mother Malkin. There's very little that happens in Seventh Son that strays from the formula for this sort of film. The trouble is that Tom would rather romance one of the witches ( Alicia Vikander, Ex Machina), even though she may have ulterior motives for cozying up to Tom. Gregory is not alone in his battle against Mother Malkin, having enlisted Tom Ward ( Ben Barnes, The Big Wedding)-the seventh son of the title-to be his witch-killing apprentice.

Bridges's deadpan humor, just-right squint and occasional raised eyebrow might not make for great acting, but they sure are a lot of fun, especially in contrast to the dour proceedings that surround them. No, its star turn from Bridges is a clear highlight, another example (see: R.I.P.D.) of how that great actor can bring a consistently surprising freshness to the most tired scenarios. That's not to say that Seventh Son is unbearable. Seventh Son, which has been sitting on the shelf for two years while post-production work was completed and the film changed distributors, isn't strong enough to justify this initial chapter, much less any future installments.

#WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MOVIE SEVENTH SON SERIES#

What was the appeal? What drew that caliber of talent to a project like Seventh Son? Was it the possibility of a new franchise based on a series of young-adult books authored by Joseph Delaney? If so, the actors shouldn't hold their breath for any sequels. And twice-nominated Oscar contender Djimon Hounsou plays another of the film’s villains. His chief nemesis, Mother Malkin, is played by Oscar nominee (and likely Oscar winner this year for Still Alice) Julianne Moore.

Oscar winner Jeff Bridges stars as Gregory, a self-identified Spook who works to contain evil spirits. Seventh Son must have sounded appealing to the cast members who signed on for the film, which, after an extremely long delay, finally released February 6, 2015. Rating: PG-13 (for intense fantasy violence and action throughout, frightening images and brief strong language)Ĭast: Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Djimon Hounsou, Kit Harington, Alicia Vikander, Olivia Williams

Theatrical Release Date: February 6, 2015

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