Drawing on the sort of traditional quest narrative that has transported children’s imaginations into Narnia or whisked them off to Hogwarts, this Aussie family film might be a bit derivative but it also has an old fashioned charm. Despite appearances, including an opening sequence explaining the “above” and “below” realms we’re about to see, this isn’t based on a book but all from the imagination of writer/director Matt Drummond. Whether for the pleasure of multitasking or thriftiness, he also provides the voice for not one but three of the characters we’ll meet over the course of the film.
Things begin in the real world with Peter (Sam Everingham), a nervous kid, who has panic attacks at the thought of treading on cracks, and is further unsettled by a new move to the countryside with his younger sister Verity and their...
Things begin in the real world with Peter (Sam Everingham), a nervous kid, who has panic attacks at the thought of treading on cracks, and is further unsettled by a new move to the countryside with his younger sister Verity and their...
- 7/18/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
When a 12-year-old moves to a new house and gets sucked into a bizarre underworld, you might expect excitement to ensue. You shouldn’t
A couple of imaginative flashes and some quirky talking creatures save this live action kids’ epic from total boredom. But, like its title, this film is mostly bland and semi-forgettable – with scenes more than a little familiar from the fantasy back catalogue, adding no real flavour of its own.
It’s set in 1960s Australia, where Peter (Sam Everingham) is an anxious 12-year-old who’s just moved to a spooky house in the countryside. On the very first night in his new bedroom, the floor rips open, swallowing up Peter and his little sister Verity (Alyla Browne). Their bed careens Goonies-style down tunnels, landing in an underground world inhabited by an army of pangolins. The pangolin general greets Peter as a king, just in time to...
A couple of imaginative flashes and some quirky talking creatures save this live action kids’ epic from total boredom. But, like its title, this film is mostly bland and semi-forgettable – with scenes more than a little familiar from the fantasy back catalogue, adding no real flavour of its own.
It’s set in 1960s Australia, where Peter (Sam Everingham) is an anxious 12-year-old who’s just moved to a spooky house in the countryside. On the very first night in his new bedroom, the floor rips open, swallowing up Peter and his little sister Verity (Alyla Browne). Their bed careens Goonies-style down tunnels, landing in an underground world inhabited by an army of pangolins. The pangolin general greets Peter as a king, just in time to...
- 7/17/2023
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
"All you need... is within you." Saban Films has revealed an official US trailer for The Secret Kingdom, a CGI-filled fantasy adventure movie from filmmaker Matt Drummond. He is the same Australian filmmaker behind the CGI movies My Pet Dinosaur and Dinosaur Island, and this new one already opened in Australia a few weeks ago. It's getting a US release in select theaters in June, and it'll be on VOD to watch as well. Join the Pangolin Pling, Elwyn, Mendax the Dragon, Ego and Ergo and all of the characters on the greatest family adventure. Siblings Verity and Peter's trip to the old family mansion takes a turn when the floor of their room suddenly gives way and they fall into an underground chamber where they are met by a civilization of creatures. The adventure stars Sam Everingham, Alyla Browne, Alice Parkinson, Chris Gabardi, Darius Williams, and Beth Champion. This...
- 5/9/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The upcoming Australian fantasy-adventure film “The Secret Kingdom” tells a story of two siblings’ courage being tested — and their adventures with some absolutely adorable magical animals — and you can see for yourself in the exclusive trailer at the top of the page.
In the trailer above, Verity (Alyla Browne) and Peter’s (Sam Everingham) trip to the old family mansion leads them on a magical journey beneath their bedroom floor which gives way, and they fall into a land of enchantment where they are met by a civilization of creatures. This underground world must be protected from the evil Shroud.
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As the two take on this task, “to unite five mystical treasures and save the Kingdom, Peter and Verity must face epic challenges that will test their bravery to the limit,” per the official description.
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In the trailer above, Verity (Alyla Browne) and Peter’s (Sam Everingham) trip to the old family mansion leads them on a magical journey beneath their bedroom floor which gives way, and they fall into a land of enchantment where they are met by a civilization of creatures. This underground world must be protected from the evil Shroud.
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As the two take on this task, “to unite five mystical treasures and save the Kingdom, Peter and Verity must face epic challenges that will test their bravery to the limit,” per the official description.
Alongside...
- 5/3/2023
- by Joshua Vinson
- The Wrap
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