The witch hunt in past centuries is a topic that will never be boring to fans of mystical tales. A whole era has passed under the auspices of magic, both light and dark. It is not surprising that that time inspired many writers and poets to create cult stories. Cinema is also not far behind, constantly drawing ideas from those centuries.
Recently, a large number of films have been released on wide screens, where the witch hunt has become a key plot line. And this applies not only to blockbusters, even the series have seized on this non-standard idea. For centuries, mankind has been fascinated by everything strange, mystical and magical, so even a modern spectator will not be an exception.
"The Last Witch Hunter"
Reviews on this film give the right to include it in the list of the most interesting films of magical themes. This is the most recent film, since its release on large screens has occurred relatively recently. And although the picture did not fall into the ratings of the best films, still the plot and visual content make it worth watching.
Plot of the film
Bright and colorful visuals are what stand out from the movie The Last Witch Hunter. Feedback from viewers is mostly positive. Many appreciated the picture, which plays an important role in creating a high-quality film about the supernatural.
The plot focuses on the centuries-old struggle between good and evil. Events begin long before the birth of the modern world. Once upon a time, an ancient people was attacked by the plague, which brought death to almost all the inhabitants of the village. The surviving men go to meet with the queen of the witches, because it is she who is guilty of all the troubles that happened. However, the decisive battle ended unexpectedly, one of the soldiers - Calder - was able to defeat the queen, but she managed to doom him to eternal life.
All key events unfold in modern New York. For 800 years, Calder has remained the only witch hunter serving the ancient order of the Sword and Sekira. Despite the fact that witches live among ordinary people, there is a treaty by which they cannot harm mere mortals with their magic. And it seems like a witch hunt became commonplace for Calder, everything changes when his mentor is killed using ancient black magic. Soon, the main character becomes aware that a plot is being prepared that is able to resurrect the queen of witches. And although Calder is an experienced and ruthless hunter, he needs help in this matter. And she comes from the enemy side. The young witch Chloe is ready to help Calder, because she has a unique power.
Cast
The main role went to Vin Diesel, who became the face of the movie "The Last Witch Hunter." The reviews of many moviegoers are positive, they approved this choice, because the actor did an excellent job with the embodiment of a brutal and cold-blooded character on the big screen. The role of a strong and courageous hero has long been fixed for the actor. Vin Diesel plays mainly in films aimed more at a male audience. The first major motion picture was the film "The Chronicles of Riddick." After that, he played the main roles in the films "Babylon N.E.", "Fast and Furious", and also took part in the genre unusual for him - the comedy "The Bald Nanny". Thanks to the established fame, he perfectly coped with the role of Calder in the movie "The Last Witch Hunter." Many moviegoers left reviews, they appreciated his acting.
The red-haired companion of the hunter was played by actress
Rose Leslie. She does not appear on the big screen so often, because for the most part she is involved in the filming of TV shows. Nevertheless, the actress has played roles in the most popular multi-part films, among which are Game of Thrones, Luther, and Utopia. The role of Chloe is the first serious appearance of the actress on the big screen. Reviews about the movie "The Last Witch Hunter" are not so loyal to choosing her for the role of a witch. Perhaps, only those who love and watch the series “Game of Thrones” were delighted with the participation of Rose, the rest of the moviegoers agreed that the actress, who plays the role of assistant witch, should be more vivid and interesting.
Episodic roles
Oddly enough, in this film on the secondary roles you can see quite famous actors. First of all, it is worth noting the game of Michael Kane, which can rightfully be considered a veteran of Hollywood cinema. He has many amazing roles, and, despite his considerable age, the actor continues to delight us with his appearance on the screens. He perfectly coped with the role of a wise mentor, so his appearance miraculously transformed this film. The hunter in the person of the brutal Vin Diesel and his partner Michael Kane formed a very harmonious tandem.
Another famous Hollywood actor who played a cameo role is known to all fans of The Lord of the Rings. Elijah Wood embodied the image of a young but very brave young man, assigned to Calder on behalf of the order. And although his character did not appear on the screen as often as we would like, still he added a touch of mystery to the film.
In addition to the stars of the first magnitude, an actor also appeared in the film who is familiar to all fans of the cult British television series "Garbage." Joseph Gilgan played the role of the witcher, and although his presence in the frame lasted for 5 minutes, he nevertheless left a peculiar mark in the plot of the picture “The Last Witch Hunter”. Reviews from many viewers highlighted his game, although they complained that he appeared for too short a time.
The opinion of the audience
This film was very well advertised, especially many went to watch "The Last Witch Hunter" in 4dx. Reviews for the film were very versatile. Most viewers admit that the film is walk-through and more than once to watch it makes no sense. Many felt that it is suitable only for those who are crazy about Vin Diesel. Some viewers were completely outraged that such a small amount of screen time was allocated to famous actors like Michael Kane and Elijah Wood.
The visual effects are what the Last Witch Hunter movie can stand out. Reviews of many noted the picture, while the plot seemed weak to the audience. In addition, not everyone was able to appreciate the leading actors, wanting to see higher-level actors as central characters.
"Witch hunters"
Reviews on this picture, perhaps, will be as contradictory as on the tape with the participation of the star “Fast and the Furious”. Nevertheless, this motion picture also describes magical events that will be of interest to all lovers of fairy tales and fantasy.
The film was based on the famous fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. And although the original source does not tell us about the further fate of the main characters, the film makes up for this shortcoming.
The plot focuses on the Middle Ages, a witch hunt is in full swing. The main characters - brother and sister - in childhood were able to resist one evil witch, after which they decided to devote themselves completely to the fight against black magic. Rumors about the brave Hansel and Gretel are spreading around the world at the speed of light, so the mayor of one town decided to involve his brother and sister in solving the mysterious disappearances of young children. In their lifetime, brother and sister saw many witches and learned to deal with them one or two times. However, this time they will encounter something special that they had never heard of before. The familiar witch hunt turns into a decisive battle against the supreme forces. Black and white magic will clash in the final battle, and Hansel and Gretel will have to learn the secrets of their past and make the right choice to save all of humanity.
Cast
Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Reiner starred in the movie Witch Hunters. Reviews were mostly positive when it came to the cast. In secondary roles, you could see Famke Janssen and Thomas Mann.
The opinion of the audience
Most moviegoers found this film outstanding and interesting. Many people liked the original interpretation of the classic fairy tale. In addition, moviegoers liked the creative witch hunt with hand-to-hand combat and shotgun. Nevertheless, few people will want to revise this film for the second time. The hunter in the person of Jeremy Reiner was not as impressive and charismatic as we would like. However, if you wholeheartedly love fantasy and magical stories, you just need to watch and compare the films The Witch Hunters and The Last Witch Hunter. Reviews can be different, but it is better to always make your own opinion.