True Grit, R.I.P.D., The Giver, and now this schlocky bit of medieval Young Adult adventure. At this point, it's tempting to wonder if Jeff Bridges accepts roles chiefly on the basis of whether or not he'll get to sport grizzly facial hair and talk funny. Here, he plays a spook: a merciless mercenary who specializes in the supernatural, particularly witches. When his old nemesis (Julianne Moore, not even trying) escapes and kills his apprentice, he's got to find a new one: the generically handsome, accent-free seventh son of a seventh son (Ben Barnes). But wait! Witch-lady Moore has an apprentice of her own, a generically beautiful, accent-free half witch (Alicia Vikander). Will they meet? And if they do...? Whatever sparks of interest the story can offer are quickly extinguished by the silly CGI action, washed-out image, and laughable dialogue ("All you ever need is inside you; just don't be afraid to look."). The great virtue here is the briskness. (2014) — Matthew Lickona
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