Seventh Son *½

Sergey Bodrov directed this Fantasy/Adventure. Watch Preview. Cast: Julianne Moore, Olivia Williams, Djimon Hounsou, Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Antje Traue, Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington. Rated PG-13 for intense fantasy violence and action throughout, frightening images and brief strong language. Running time is one hour and forty-two minutes.

The sole remaining warrior of a mystical order (Jeff Bridges) travels to find a prophesied hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (Ben Barnes). Together they try to kill Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore) before she and he sister witches can take over the world. Based on the book "The Spook's Apprentice" by Joseph Delaney.

What we have here are a lot of first rate actors starring in a third rate film. This is a fantasy film with witches, wraiths, and  all sort of odd creatures. There is a love interest between the apprentice and a young witch which I'm guessing is supposed to attract teen girls. Well, it might work but that's about the only group I see this film attracting. Production values are good and the CG are also very good. But I personally found Bridge's speech mannerisms exceedingly off-putting, enough so he was a distraction. I did not watch this in 3D so I can't speak to its quality. The ending obviously indicates there could be a sequel, but I doubt this film will gross enough to justify one.

There are no additional scenes once the final credits begin. A large screen is preferable but not necessary. 2D Theatres/Times. 3D Theatres/Times. IMAX 3D Times.