Description:Dakota Blue Richards – young star of The Golden Compass - again shows her sense of adventure as Maria Merryweather, a Victorian orphan sent to live with her brooding uncle (Ioan Gruffudd) at his run-down country estate, Moonacre Manor. Finding mystery behind every door, Maria learns that unless she lifts an ancient curse and ends thDakota Blue Richards – young star of The Golden Compass - again shows her sense of adventure as Maria Merryweather, a Victorian orphan sent to live with her brooding uncle (Ioan Gruffudd) at his run-down country estate, Moonacre Manor. Finding mystery behind every door, Maria learns that unless she lifts an ancient curse and ends the feud with their villainous neighbours, Moonacre Valley and everyone in it will be destroyed. Tim Curry, Juliet Stevenson and other interesting creatures are embroiled a different kind of lunar mission, based on the children’s classic The Little White Horse.... (more)(less)
"An old-worldly adventure story with pleasant costumes/settings. I didn't find this as enjoyable as similar films in the genre (The Princess Bride/Inkheart etc) but fun for kids no doubt."
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