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January 23, 2009
At the Movies: Close the book on 'Inkheart'
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
Whimsy shouldn't be overwhelming. It shouldn't be a busy, messy cacophony. By definition, there should be something delicate about it. Charming, even.
| INKHEART |
 Director: Iain Softley Cast: Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent, Andy Serkis, Eliza Hope Bennett Rating: PG for fantasy adventure action, some scary moments and brief language Running time: 106 minutes |
“Inkheart” has long since slammed the book shut on that concept, with director Iain Softley cramming in more literary characters and mystical creatures than would seem humanly possible.
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