Watch Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker

In the 2006 action-adventure spy film "Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker," a teenage boy named Alex Rider, played by Alex Pettyfer, is recruited by the British government to become a spy after the death of his uncle, who was also a spy. The film is based on the first novel in Anthony Horowitz's popular Alex Rider series. After being trained by MI6 agent, Mrs. Jones played by Sophie Okonedo, Alex is sent to investigate a tech billionaire, Darrius Sayle, played by Mickey Rourke, who has a sinister plan to unleash a biological weapon on the world.

Alex goes undercover at Sayle's headquarters, where he meets Sayle's personal assistant, Nadia, played by Sarah Bolger, who helps him uncover Sayle's true intentions. Along the way, Alex also discovers that Sayle has created a series of deadly Stormbreaker computers which he plans to give to every school in Britain.

As Alex races to stop Sayle's plan, he must use his wit, resourcefulness, and bravery to outsmart the villain and save the day. He also faces danger at every turn and must use his spy gadgets and skills to stay alive.

The movie is full of fast-paced action sequences, including car chases, fight scenes, and explosions. It also highlights the struggles of a young boy who is forced to grow up quickly as he fights against evil forces that threaten the safety of humanity.

The cast delivers solid performances, especially Alex Pettyfer, who embodies the character of Alex Rider with his charm, wit, and physicality. Mickey Rourke is also memorable as the villainous Sayle, and Sophie Okonedo shines as the tough MI6 agent.

The film also features impressive special effects, including CGI animation for the stormbreaker computers, and practical effects for the car chases and explosions. The cinematography is also noteworthy, particularly in the stunning shots of the film's London locations.

Overall, "Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker" is an entertaining and thrilling spy adventure that will appeal to fans of the book series and action movies in general. While it may not be a groundbreaking film in terms of plot or character development, it delivers on its promise of excitement and adventure.

Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker is a 2006 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.1 and a MetaScore of 42.