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Orson Scott Card·2014·Director: Sergei Bodrov
60%
Faithfulness
3.9
Book Rating
2.8
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges
The Book
Alvin Miller is the seventh son of a seventh son in early 19th-century America, born with an extraordinary gift. This is the story of his childhood and the mysterious forces that seek to destroy him.
The Film
When Mother Malkin, the queen of evil witches, escapes the pit she was imprisoned in by professional monster hunter Spook decades ago and kills his apprentice, he recruits young Tom, the seventh son of the seventh son, to help him.
Key Differences
The film significantly simplifies the book's complex magic system. The character of Tom is portrayed as older and more experienced than in the novel. The film adds new action sequences and alters character relationships to appeal to a broader audience.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film's low faithfulness to the source material and moderate rating suggest that fans of the book will benefit from reading it first before watching the adaptation.
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