The Seeker

I saw this film on September 25th, 2007 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival’s Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture “…explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life.” Heartland gave that award to this film.

Walden Media has a record of creating inspiring and moving fantasy films that are based on books and are driven by the story and characters and not the movie star(s); specifically, “Bridge To Terabithia” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” “The Seeker” continues this tradition.

Will Stanton seems like a normal 13 year-old schoolboy. He and his large family are in England because of his father’s work. But to his great surprise, he has been chosen as the only possible person to save the world from the darkness. Only he can go through time to seek and recover the six signs that are needed to succeed. The future of the human race rests with Will. And, he only has five days to complete his mission. Will, unbeknownst to himself, is a warrior.

And so Will’s adventure begins. Going back-and-forth in time he fights off dogs, snakes, barbarians, birds and more to attempt to complete his very difficult mission.

Will shows exceptional traits for a 13 year-old or for that matter any aged man. He has courage and spirit. He has faith and is willing to sacrifice everything. Will also gathers strength from his family, demonstrating it’s easier to succeed at anything when you have a good and supportive mother and father and siblings.

All Walden Media films have exceptional art direction and cinematography. They have big budgets and you see the budget on the screen. This film is no exception. This is an artistically lush film.

FYI – There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past Truly Moving Picture Award winners that are now either at the theater or available on video.