I really couldn't sit all the way through this film. The dialogue delivery was deadpan, or inappropriate. Too many close shots and you quickly realized that the sets were cheap, and poorly constructed. Bouncing from one setting to another to keep costs down just ruined any continuity.
The sand where the skull was buried, while in a desert with compacted arid soil, was moist, highly silicate and grainy, and exceptionally loose. One poor camera angle after another with tight shots meant the conceal the cheapness of the setting, and locations killed any sense that location could have lent drama to the story.
Stilted acting, lame dialogue, kids, and family that had no emotional context relating to the their dear grans death was another death knell.
The story started with pretty much no story background to establish characters, or anything else. I can't imagine what kind of story boarding went into creating this mess.
Is it meant to be a mystical movie, a family film, an adventure, or was it intended to be the mess it is. Lately There have been so many poor quality projects, this is yet another. I like B movies which manage to amuse us, even when unintentional. Sadly this is not amongst them.
11 Reviews
Over Acting
harstoffer25 July 2020
High School Projectz
cjgmusic19 December 2020
I cannot believe the 10/10 reviews saying kids loved this. I watched a show like this back in 1980 that was Canadian low budget called Read All About It, and that was better than this. If this was a high school project, then right on. If it was anything else, then it was ultra amateur, at best.
No budget top entertainment
moonpop27 February 2020
Th8s film was made for no money with a cast of kids who were all making their debuts. The film makers should be enormously proud of this little film.makes you wonder what they could achieve with a bit of money behind them. Fantastic.. it wasn't the most polished and the story had a couple of holes, but overall a fabulous fun filled caper with some delightfully warm moments from the adult cast too
Kind of Terrible, but Entertaining!
icocleric3 June 2022
This film was actually really entertaining, the budget was low, and that certainly showed in places. But I've certainly seen a lot worse. I am a fan of terrible films, and this had that vibe but at the same you could tell everyone was passionate about it.
I absolutely loved the crook, and granny who had a certain cheesy campness about them. The special effects were amazingly bad, but in a fun cheesy way.
I absolutely loved the crook, and granny who had a certain cheesy campness about them. The special effects were amazingly bad, but in a fun cheesy way.
Family Film
bgreen-6846725 February 2020
Set in the UK this is a great family film. My two children really enjoyed it and it kept them thoroughly entertained.
They loved the kids in the film but especially liked the comedy aspect between the 'crook' and the 'dodgy gran'
They loved the kids in the film but especially liked the comedy aspect between the 'crook' and the 'dodgy gran'
The kids loved it
terri-7900226 February 2020
Not sure why this has got a bad score. It is a film with kids for kids. There are some good adult parts but the plot and pacing is aimed at kids. Bearing this in mind it is good little film. Loved the creepy house where they moved to.
Fantastic Fun
blandford-2642221 June 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this film set in the New Forest in Southern England. An interesting story line with a great twist and some excellent comic performances from the actors. They say never work with children and animals but the kids in the film were superb!
Great family fun - I especially liked the car chase scene where everyone seemed to stick to the speed limit! :)
Great family fun - I especially liked the car chase scene where everyone seemed to stick to the speed limit! :)
Low budget success
rowlisa26 February 2020
Just shows what can be done on a limited budget. Probably not the best film I have ever seen but have to give it a 10 for the low budget and the sterling effort from the cast. The kids were great and the adults outstanding. A bungling crook and magical skulls. A great success
My kids love this film
bluebells-2414227 April 2020
Yes, it was a low budget film - but my kids didn't care. They loved the story and the characters. Just proves they don't need 'A' List actors. They really liked all the kids but espeically the dodgy granny and the bungling crook. Great kids entertainment. More please.
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