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Seventh Son, released in 2014, is a fantasy movie that is based on the novel The Spook's Apprentice by Joseph Delaney. The movie is directed by Sergei Bodrov and stars Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, and Jeff Bridges. The movie is set in a medieval world that is filled with supernatural creatures, such as witches and ghosts. Master Gregory, played by Jeff Bridges, is the last remaining warrior of a secret order known as the Spooks, who are responsible for protecting humanity from these creatures. He is looking for an apprentice who will carry on the order and finds Tom Ward, played by Ben Barnes, who is the seventh son of a seventh son and has a great power within him.

However, during their training, Gregory and Tom encounter Mother Malkin, played by Julianne Moore, a powerful and evil witch who has just escaped from her imprisonment. Mother Malkin and her army of witches are planning to conquer the world and the only ones who can stop her are Gregory and Tom. Throughout the movie, Tom faces immense danger, difficult decisions, and discovers his strength and courage.

Seventh Son does a good job of presenting the audience with an immersive world-building experience. The movie boasts beautiful scenery, intricate costumes and sets, and stunning special effects, that help build the atmosphere of this dark, medieval world.

The three main characters of the movie, Master Gregory, Tom Ward, and Mother Malkin, are portrayed convincingly by Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, and Julianne Moore, respectively. Jeff Bridges' voice and mannerisms add depth and personality to Master Gregory, creating a believable mentor and father figure for Tom Ward. Ben Barnes' acting skills are showcased as Tom Ward develops from an unsure apprentice to a confident warrior, that is a key player in battles against the supernatural creatures. Julianne Moore's character is compelling, with complex motivations and emotions.

Seventh Son is an exciting movie with well-executed action scenes, and fight choreography that display the skill and dexterity of the characters fighting with swords and spells. The audience can easily become immersed in these thrilling battles, and the tension is heightened even more through the use of beautiful soundscapes and sound effects.

Although it has an intriguing story, beautiful visuals, and convincing acting, Seventh Son does have some flaws. The pacing is uneven at times, with certain scenes feeling rushed and other scenes dragging on. Some of the characters, particularly the supporting ones, are not given enough time to develop, and the audience does not get to know them very well, making some of the events later in the movie less impactful.

In conclusion, Seventh Son, released in 2014, is a fantasy movie that has beautiful scenery, intricate costumes, and convincing acting that help immerse the audience in a dark, medieval world filled with supernatural creatures. Although it has flaws in pacing and character development, it is still an entertaining movie, with well-executed fight scenes, and an intriguing story.

Seventh Son is a 2014 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.5 and a MetaScore of 30.