Michasi's Review

Summary - Really Great 4.5

A young Scottish boy, finds an egg-like item by the sea, which eventually hatches a legendary creature, Loch Ness.

Acting - Great 4.0

The creature effects work seamlessly throughout the engaging plot and the strong acting fills the experience with genuine emotions. Angus MacMorrow, well played by Alex Etel (“Millions”), misses his father, gone at war (World War II), while his mother Anne, played by Emily Watson, cares for him. The audience feels for both of the characters.

Film - Really Great 4.5

This heartfelt film becomes a bit predictable, a little long (at 112 minutes) plus many of the scenes don’t have strong lighting, so it can be hard to tell what’s going on at times. The upbeat, whimsical musical score from James Newton Howard (“Space Jam”, “Batman Begins”) offsets the scares a bit while heightening the drama. The film benefits from experienced filmmakers who have experience in adult dramas and children films.

Edge - Tame 1.5

Darkly lit scenes make the creature more scary at times and might surprise some young ones. Impending German attacks, the new caretaker, played by Ben Chaplin, and the soldiers provide a bit of tension.

Reality - Glib 1.8

Brian Cox (“Bourne Supremacy”, “X2“) provides the narration as an older Angus telling this story to a young couple – the reality all depends if you believe or not.

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