This show had good potential but the plot was weak, just like my knees are after doing 30 squats. The casting wasn't good either, it was terrible acting. None could convey the correct emotions for the scene they were portraying. Felt like I was watching students of a drama school performing a skit. Also we couldn't find a better fit for Pamphilos? The ending eluded to a sequel but I just don't know how they can recover from this disaster. Such a shame, was looking forward to more Narnia type category movies. You can play this movie as white noise if you're multi-taking or need a show on, just cos.
19 Reviews
Storyline OK, Sound levels suck
shaun_leahy14 February 2023
Not a bad movie for kids, but at times the volume of the music far outweighs the voices, making it almost impossible to understand what's being said. The use of subtitles was almost a full-on requirement. Hard to believe that in this day and age this got through passed post-production and onto the final cut. The soundtrack's OK, but shouldn't have overplayed the voices. If it wasn't for this it would have received a higher score. Were they aiming for a Grammy with the soundtrack? Visual effects are okay, the plot was quite predictable with only one real 'surprise' revelation. Kids will probably enjoy it, and on the plus side with the soundtrack booming at you, you won't hear your kids.
"Let's do Narnia, but with no budget or people who can act!"
siderite8 February 2023
Four formulaic female characters are thrown into danger by... their grandfather? He manipulates the girls into going into a magical forest, against their parents' wishes, and then cheerfully says "and so it begins". Five minutes later, giant creatures are trying to squash our heroines. WTG, grandpa! Well, in a way I do understand the guy. None of the actresses know how to act and the script doesn't help them either. Each character in part reaches levels of annoying that are hard to comprehend. Stuff like "I have to go back to my little sister" "Nah, she's fine, she's with a nonhuman magical character we met 2 minutes ago". The effects are ludicrous, too.
As a student project it's a great achievement, but as a movie it's unwatchable. I rated it "so bad it could be funny, if watching properly intoxicated".
As a student project it's a great achievement, but as a movie it's unwatchable. I rated it "so bad it could be funny, if watching properly intoxicated".
Unusually bad
sparky-752481 January 2024
I generally try find something good about a movie, but this doesn't have much going for it at all. Poorly borrowed storylines, bad quality imagery and CGI, bad acting...
There are several storylines borrowed from other stories, very badly stitched together.
The quality of scenery and CGI would have been better if they acted in front of a TV screen.
The sound quality in many places seemed like they were recording in a bathroom.
With very few exceptions, the acting was extremely weak. They made the weak characters seem even worse as a result.
Overall, an extremely weak storyline dragged out, making a short story very long.
The quality of scenery and CGI would have been better if they acted in front of a TV screen.
The sound quality in many places seemed like they were recording in a bathroom.
With very few exceptions, the acting was extremely weak. They made the weak characters seem even worse as a result.
Overall, an extremely weak storyline dragged out, making a short story very long.
Wow. Just Wow.
joebot6913 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Okay so imagine Inception, right? Cool movie but somewhat confusing. Probably have to watch it a couple times, right? Well this movie is exactly like it, except it sucks. Still confusing tho 👍
Literally zero answers to what was brought up. I guess there is a cliffhanger though, so things might be answered in there. Not too sure.
I don't really know what else to say about this. The background music was literally nonstop. No pause ofjust talking. All music at all times.
There was a scene (or scenes I guess??) where they went back in time 3 times but did nothing each time. Wanted to reach a certain runtime maybe? NOT GOOD!
Im ready for the sequel!!!
Literally zero answers to what was brought up. I guess there is a cliffhanger though, so things might be answered in there. Not too sure.
I don't really know what else to say about this. The background music was literally nonstop. No pause ofjust talking. All music at all times.
There was a scene (or scenes I guess??) where they went back in time 3 times but did nothing each time. Wanted to reach a certain runtime maybe? NOT GOOD!
Im ready for the sequel!!!
Unwatchable.
zysis12 October 2022
I feel like this film is trolling the intended audience. If you were hoping to see something high fantasy, don't bother. There are pilots more well made than this film. Terrible acting, sloppy effects, awful narrative and probably some of the worst scenes ever put under the Lionsgate name.
This film is a nepotistic journey through an industry that has become so lost in itself, that it actually thinks the public will enjoy it. It's the only reason I could see anyone letting this trash leave the studio, let alone have money thrown at it. It's a terrible piece of film making that really does exemplify that it's all about who you know in the industry. There's very little 'film making' in this necrotic frankenstory that borrows from just about every high fantasy film it can afford to.
This film is a nepotistic journey through an industry that has become so lost in itself, that it actually thinks the public will enjoy it. It's the only reason I could see anyone letting this trash leave the studio, let alone have money thrown at it. It's a terrible piece of film making that really does exemplify that it's all about who you know in the industry. There's very little 'film making' in this necrotic frankenstory that borrows from just about every high fantasy film it can afford to.
Worst CG and Story I've seen in many years
fibulator7772 December 2022
So, the story seems absurdly simplified. If it were a book, it's age group would be 7-9 year olds. The "bad guy" never even attacks... he just stands there and asks politely for the magic rock that ends the universe, a couple times. Everything about the movie was *ultra* low effort. CG was *terrible*, and you could tell they were on a greenscreen the whole time. Like the greenscreens that pod-casters use... The acting was poor, but not terrible. Story was childish... like written by a 9 year old for 9 year olds. Dialog and plot was just pathetic.
It's watchable, if you're bored, but don't expect anything of even "barely acceptable" quality.
It's watchable, if you're bored, but don't expect anything of even "barely acceptable" quality.
What stands in the way, Becomes the way
nogodnomasters23 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Four girls get together while their parents do research for a weekend. They leave the girls with a creepy old man (David Fletcher-Hall). Alex (Ava Torres) the youngest of the four is allowed to take a book from his study. Using the book, the girls discover a secret door at 9 3/4. They enter to a room and then leave into a magical forest, the land of forgotten people and not toys. Here, they discover that they are the Guardians of Time and their task is to get the three crystals so they can get home, save time, and keep them from Deimos (Drew Pollock) who wants to end time or something evil.
The film is for kids. It was a combination of Thanos goes Narnia. The acting was horrible. The dialogue was overly simplistic. Sybil (Samantha Ryan) keeps talking to the other kids making sure everyone understands the plot, very similar to an aside. 1 1/2 stars.
The film is for kids. It was a combination of Thanos goes Narnia. The acting was horrible. The dialogue was overly simplistic. Sybil (Samantha Ryan) keeps talking to the other kids making sure everyone understands the plot, very similar to an aside. 1 1/2 stars.
A movie for kids...
pjones-7648620 October 2022
Seen better, seen much, much worse. Some reviewers are taking this movie way too personally. Zysis's scathing review piqued my curiosity, so here I am adding my two cents, after an objective viewing. It's a kid's movie, good enough for TV or family friendly cable. The actors did their jobs. The director, who knows? They weren't going for an Oscar. The FX is low budget (definitely Saturday afternoon CGI quality), but forgivable. As I have said before, I've seen much, much (did I say much?) worse plots and performances pawned off on the public for their viewing pleasure.
Everybody needs to lighten up. Take chill pill folks.
Everybody needs to lighten up. Take chill pill folks.
B Movies are 100 times better.
parbjorkman-9244329 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Watching the first 5min of this movie will make your brain melt and demand being replaced by either a cooked cabbage or some semi-dry straw.
This is probably the Worst waste of good quality cameras, stunning scenery and locations.
This because of the editing and "special effects" unit ... that most likely forgot about anything they had googled on Youtube, and instead grabbed a sloppy joe pizza and a sixpack jolt cola after they created some dark smoke from a gap in a door.
If you have ever had any expectations for a movie with the words "Guardians" and "Time" ... do yourself a favor and forget them all, IF you still chose to spend a part of your life making your eyes endure this abomination.
For those that still want to know what it's about .. think of a Narnia-rippoff ... with 4 girls, very desperate links to all mythological features you can think of; King Arthur, Avalon, Atlantis, Greek mythology etc.
Spoiler: The absolute low-point .. is the blunt STEAL of the dragon Smaug from Bilbo! It's not even just a little similar .. it's stolen right out of the source code from the rendering. It's like what dj's did to music in the 80s with sampling. Not borroing some notes but whole segments from other creations.
This is probably the Worst waste of good quality cameras, stunning scenery and locations.
This because of the editing and "special effects" unit ... that most likely forgot about anything they had googled on Youtube, and instead grabbed a sloppy joe pizza and a sixpack jolt cola after they created some dark smoke from a gap in a door.
If you have ever had any expectations for a movie with the words "Guardians" and "Time" ... do yourself a favor and forget them all, IF you still chose to spend a part of your life making your eyes endure this abomination.
For those that still want to know what it's about .. think of a Narnia-rippoff ... with 4 girls, very desperate links to all mythological features you can think of; King Arthur, Avalon, Atlantis, Greek mythology etc.
Spoiler: The absolute low-point .. is the blunt STEAL of the dragon Smaug from Bilbo! It's not even just a little similar .. it's stolen right out of the source code from the rendering. It's like what dj's did to music in the 80s with sampling. Not borroing some notes but whole segments from other creations.
- 10 stars ... if I could!!!
Dragons and raptors oh my
stephanie_wal-0457216 October 2022
I enjoyed this movie. It reminded me of Narnia. The cast was very talented. The special affects were pretty good as well as the storyline. Would've like to see more of a backstory on the main characters but it didn't take away from the movie. The casting director did an amazing job. All of the cast members seemed to work well together which definitely made this movie so enjoyable. The dragon and raptor looked as realistic as Jurassic Park and The House of the Dragon. I would've loved to had seen more of the dragon although it was on the screen for awhile. The raptor had a lot of screen time which was good.
visually for the adventure-genre: great, acting: average
mjoergphone26 November 2022
There are some very harsh reviews here but if you like the adventure genre, it's not that bad a movie. So 4 children arrive in a fantasy world as guardians of time and meet creatures in this magical world. It's similar to Narnia, except it isnt that wellmade, unfortunately... The first half part is great and I wished it would continue, because this movie actually had the potential to be as entertaining and great as narnia. But the acting and story/script in the last part - maybe the last 20 minutes is pretty disappointing. Still, I like the genre and would overall rate it a little above average and would recommend this movie only if you like fantasy movies - otherwise you ll be disappointed.
Feels like they worked with an outline of the plot rather than the plot itself
karlosslaj21 November 2022
All of the four main characters just go along with everything almost as if it was some everyday stuff happening to them.
There was no deep conversation anywhere, main characters just go along with the story as it happens to them - they are not making any decisions.
Even nearly-adult just messes up inside of the house like a well-raised 10 year old wouldn't. I mean shooting arrows inside house? -- come on.
The story just lacks any content. No tension, no surprises, all is reasonable predictable.
It is my belief that this topic could easily make a nice series, so the writers must be very bad to make such 'basic' plot.
There was no deep conversation anywhere, main characters just go along with the story as it happens to them - they are not making any decisions.
Even nearly-adult just messes up inside of the house like a well-raised 10 year old wouldn't. I mean shooting arrows inside house? -- come on.
The story just lacks any content. No tension, no surprises, all is reasonable predictable.
It is my belief that this topic could easily make a nice series, so the writers must be very bad to make such 'basic' plot.
Let down
malpastahlia29 August 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The plot is a good one but poorly executed. The CGI was horrible and the acting was not the best. There was also something off about the audio. Like it was recorded in the studio and put over the acting but at the same time wasn't.
The plot moved quickly with some holes in it. It doesn't have to have magic, dinosaurs and aliens in it. It left like they had a list of all genres and went through and ticked them all off.
I do believe this would be a movie for younger audiences (around the 6-8-year-old mark) to watch and enjoy as the plot is one to easily follow along.
I personally couldn't finish watching it as it felt like a waste of time to do so.
The plot moved quickly with some holes in it. It doesn't have to have magic, dinosaurs and aliens in it. It left like they had a list of all genres and went through and ticked them all off.
I do believe this would be a movie for younger audiences (around the 6-8-year-old mark) to watch and enjoy as the plot is one to easily follow along.
I personally couldn't finish watching it as it felt like a waste of time to do so.
A total waste of time. Just don't watch it.
j-4689322 October 2022
This movie can easily be categorized as "B-movie" with very bad acting very bad directing and very bad editing and bad everything even the soundtrack. I really lost my nerves and patience watching this very very bad movie.
Taking 4 girls to an adventure is really a bad thing to start with, making them 2 white and 2 black makes it even worse as its not likely to happen, and making the smallest one (and worst actor..) the smartest ?? Really ?? What were you thinking ?
Please don't waste your time on it. I don't know what they were thinking when they approved it and when they released it. Indeed - Unwatchable.
Taking 4 girls to an adventure is really a bad thing to start with, making them 2 white and 2 black makes it even worse as its not likely to happen, and making the smallest one (and worst actor..) the smartest ?? Really ?? What were you thinking ?
Please don't waste your time on it. I don't know what they were thinking when they approved it and when they released it. Indeed - Unwatchable.
Terrible sound, particularly near the end!
Kryptonite-Dragon26 December 2022
The movie might have been okay except we couldn't hear over the music. Particularly near the end it was impossible to hear what any character was saying. It was a silly movie for sure but there is no way that a sound person should completely ruin a movie like this. When you watch it until the end and then it gets really bad it actually makes you mad that you wasted your time watching the first part. It was almost to the point that it must have been sabotage by the sound person or complete incompetence. Either way don't bother wasting your time with this movie, it sucks. Overacting and silly lines are often forgivable with a lower budget movie but the sound made it completely unwatchable. Keep in mind I cannot give it a zero or I would.
Awful story. And CJ is worse than that.
omarali-010394 December 2022
I feel like if I didn't comment on this movie, I'd have time to watch this movie. It was very worthless. This film is for children and unfortunately I read the deception of his poster. Actors in this one are worse than the other. And I would pierce my eyes with a knife and we wouldn't see that. I don't know what happened to people now, it doesn't respect the audience at all. Or the producer with a gun threatened to produce this damn film. Or don't know if he lost to a gamble. And the point of considerable consideration of these kinds of CJ films is that it's very fallen in this problem. Please, N.
For youngsters and young at heart
pietclausen12 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
A nice title makes one think immediately about a sci fi superhero movie of which there are plenty around. But no, this one is about four ordinary children who in the absence of adults play around in their uncle's study, the youngest of whom discovers a book with directions to a door in the mansion, taken them all to other worlds. This is the beginning of an adventure, where each one of them receives a gift to fight evil and ultimately manage to get back to their own real world. It's a pleasant story and a fantasy above all, reasonably well acted. Who will enjoy seeing this? Perhaps the whole family at a matinee show but this film is mainly for children.
Best dragon film
mhranfrahmd13 October 2022
Form is the main point that depends on very different details in a picture. And certainly when there's a film with an adventure and fantastic elements that is not possible in very big production work the humour is the only thing. That can save it with nostalgia some times. Form depends on the size more than everything . And when we have a very small film we can make it better more handsome and interesting. We could even make it a masterpiece. I don't see any differences between watching this movie and read the adventure best books , ... . Form is something that makes it. Acting is not important in such a movie.
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