Rise of the Guardians Review

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Today saw my epic return to the cinema in God knows how long as I ventured into the heart of Newcastle city centre, my two little brothers by my side to see Dreamwork’s latest credit, Rise of The Guardians. Which I would like to propose is renamed to Restoring The World's Faith in Magic.
If you ever doubted the Tooth Fairy’s involvement in swapping your previously loose teeth for coins. Or you once questioned Santa Claus’ ability to sneak his way into your home, down through your chimney and leave your presents under your family Christmas Tree. Then look no further than Rise of the Guardians for concrete evidence of their existence and their equally magical allies. More commonly known as the Easter Bunny and the Sand Man. Oh and the unlikely hero in the making Jack Frost.Rise opens on a young Jack Frost with hair as white as snow, eyes as blue as ice and a frost printed navy hoody I’m 100% sure is stocked in Zara, discovering his seasonal abilities. Turning trees to ice blocks. Covering the land in thick frost and riding the cold winter breeze to the nearest town. Jack’s on top of the world. There’s just one problem, children can’t see him. Nobody believes in him. And he’s pretty much unsure of his life before he woke up with white hair, blue eyes and a frost printed hoody. Fast forward a few hundred years and absolutely nothing has changed regarding Jack’s predicament. Apart from the fact the Boogeyman, more commonly known as Pitch Black (Jude Law), has taken it upon himself to rid the world of the Guardians. Sacred Immortal Legendary Beings who dedicate their lives to the protection of children on a global scale and Jack has been chosen by the Man in the Moon to join their ranks. Ranks including Santa aka North (Alec Baldwin), the Tooth Fairy aka Tooth (Isla Fisher), The Easter Bunny aka (Hugh Jackman) and the Sand Man aka Sandy.  Jack must aid them in ending Pitch’s evil reign of terror upon the children of Earth whilst searching for his own identity, his lost childhood memories and what lies at the centre of his being. His inner Guardian core. At this point I must also mention I am completely and utterly in love with Jack Frost. He’s ridiculously pretty and hopefully over 18. He is animated and voiced by the magnificent Chris Pine of Star Trek reboot fame and thus has in his possession a man voice. So that’s ok right?
Other highlights include, St. Nick’s Yeti’s and his ridiculously incompetent elves. The Easter Bunny’s Egg painting scene, the Sandman’s dream sequence near the film’s close and the film’s enchanting score by Alexandre Desplat.
 All in all, Rise of the Guardians is inspiring, adventurous, funny and festive for all the family. The best animated film of the year and more importantly a film with emphasis on the greatest power a child can possess. Belief.
Rise of the Guardians is based on an original children's book series by William Joyce, who produced the film along with Guillermo Del Toro. Rise of the Guardians is out in cinemas now.