Rise of the Guardians

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Chris Pine as Jack Frost, the Spirit of Winter. Jack is a teenage hellion who enjoys creating mischief and has no interest in being bound by rules or obligations; he just wants to use his staff to spread his winter magic for the sake of fun, but also wants to be believed in. Via his staff, he possesses potent cryokinesis. At the end of the film, Jack became the Guardian of Fun.
• Alec Baldwin as Nicholas St. North / Santa Claus, the leader of the Guardians, and the Guardian of Wonder. He lives at the North Pole in the Ice Castle and is served by loyal North Pole natives, the Yetis (who built the castle and workshop) and the Christmas Elves. He has a Russian accent/culture persona, resembling Ded Moroz.
• Jude Law as Pitch Black / Boogeyman, the Guardian of Fear and the Nightmare King. He has dark hair and wears a black cloak. Despite being the literal embodiment of terror, ironically, at the resolution, he is scared of his own nightmares after being forgotten.
• Isla Fisher as Toothiana / Tooth Fairy, called Tooth for short, the Guardian of Memories.Tooth is part human and part hummingbird, loosely resembling a Kinnari. Assisted by mini fairies that are split-off extensions of herself, she collects the children’s teeth, which hold their most precious memories. Tooth stores them in her palace and returns memories when they are needed the most.
• Hugh Jackman as E. Aster Bunnymund / Easter Bunny, called Bunny for short, the keeper and bringer of Easter eggs and Guardian of Hope. He shares Jackman’s Australian accent.
• Sandman is the Guardian of Dreams and the oldest of the Guardians, being the first Guardian chosen by the Man in the Moon. He doesn’t speak, but communicates through sand images that he conjures above his head.
• Dakota Goyo as Jamie Bennett, a child who has not given up on believing in the Guardians.
• Georgie Grieve as Sophie Bennett, Jamie’s little sister
• Jacob Bertrand as Monty
• Dominique Grund as Cupcake
• Olivia Mattingly as Mary, Jack’s sister

Storyline:

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imaginations of children all over the world.

About Movie:

Rise of the Guardians is an American animated fantasy action-adventure film produced by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Peter Ramsey in his feature directorial debut. The screenplay was written by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on William Joyce’s book series The Guardians of Childhood and the short film The Man in the Moon. The film features an ensemble voice cast including Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, and Hugh Jackman.

The story revolves around iconic childhood figures—Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and the Sandman—who enlist the help of Jack Frost to combat the evil Pitch Black. Pitch aims to engulf the world in darkness and fear, threatening the dreams of children everywhere. The film explores themes of belief, childhood innocence, and the power of imagination.

Rise of the Guardians premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 10, 2012, before its theatrical release in the United States on November 21. While it received generally positive reviews from critics for its animation and storytelling, it underperformed at the box office, grossing approximately $306.9 million worldwide against a budget of $145 million. This financial shortfall resulted in an estimated loss of $87 million for DreamWorks due to marketing and distribution costs.

The film was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and an Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. It was also notable for being the last DreamWorks Animation film distributed by Paramount Pictures before transitioning to 20th Century Fox starting with The Croods in 2013.

Despite its box office disappointment, Rise of the Guardians has gained a following over time and is considered a visually stunning film that appeals to children and adults. Its blend of action, humor, and heartwarming moments contributes to its status as a memorable entry in animated cinema.

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