Today I saw two films with my son before zipping off to Brampton for a bridal shower. I have let my primary-aged son rate these and I repeat some of his comments.
My son gave The Ugly Duckling and Me five out of five. He laughed all the way through and never took his eyes from the screen. There are even a few yuks for the parents.
Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker was more violent than I expected. My son said the film was a bit too old for him. His main complaint was that some scenes were too suspenseful, which he called “annoying.” He still gave it four out of five stars.
It’s a good James Bond rip-off with a childish villain and a highschool sweatheart — but no bikini babe. It seems to be aimed at ages up to 13. Warning: The actor playing Alex is so cute that when he enters a room, flocks of girls start chirping and cooing.