Thief Lord film won't steal your interest
26/05/2006 - 12:38:29Thief Lord
Director: Richard Claus
Cast: Rollo Weeks, Alexei Sayle, Aaron Johnson, Jasper Harris, Geoffrey Hutchings
Cert: PG
Somehow this screen version of the Cornelia Funke fantasy doesn't quite translate, largely because almost everything about it is poor.
It's a sort-of Oliver Twist - orphan brothers high-tail it across Italy where they join the gang of the Thief Lord in a quest to find the magic treasure.
The pace is curious in that most of the set-up is conducted in a matter of minutes and the rest of the plotline dragged out.
The acting really isn't up to scratch and that doesn't help maintain our interest in a disappointing film.
Star Rating: 1/5
