PREVIEW: Rise of the Guardians

One of art departments finest Peter Ramsey, artist of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Independence Day, Fight Club and Shark Tale, tries his hand at directing for the second time to bring us the children's animation Rise of the Guardians.

With experienced writer David Lindsay - Abaire of Robots and Inkheart on board, the partnership picks up pace to produce an animation which is sure to kickstart Ramsey's directing career.

With a line-up full of experience with the likes of Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher and Chris Pine, providing the voices of the characters.

Rise of the Guardians  is an animations that will capture the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike.

In a world where humans are never in danger and live peacefully, overseen by the powerful guards made from the festive myths of our time. 
Santa Claus (Baldwin) The Tooth Fairy- Tooth (Fisher) and The Easter Bunny (Jackman) form the team, referred to as the GUARDIANS.

This peaceful and happy world is soon under threat from the evil Pike (Law), who plans to take over the world. 
In a good vs evil battle the guardians with the help of young Jack Frost (Pine) they must use all their powers if they are to stop Pike's evil plan to destroy the world as we know it.

Rise of the Guardians is a fine example of the battle between good and evil and brings together everyones favourite festive characters to save the world. 
Its a film the whole family will love.

*Rise of the Guardians has enough originality and interest to keep even the most cynical viewer entertained and  full of Christmas cheer*

Thomas Patrick

*In equal parts heart-warming as it is hilarious, this beautifully animated film is great fun and perfect viewing this holiday season. Rise of the Guardians shouldn't be missed*

Josh Wilding

Have a look at the trailer for Rise of the Guardians below;

Rise of the Guardians is showing at Gloucester Guildhall on Friday 18th January at 10.45am and Saturday 19th January at 3pm.