The Dark Is Rising (DVD)

Though written almost 30 years before the adventures of a young Mr H. Potter appeared Dark Is Rising is going to be compared to its illustrious successor. The similarities between the two are far too obvious to ignore. A young boy, who also has a fractious relationship with a relative, though in this case with a brother instead of cousin/aunt/uncle), learns he holds secret abilities and has a powerful destiny. He is 'The Seeker' that the forces of Light have been waiting for in their never-ending battle against the forces of Dark. Will Stanton and his family have recently moved to England, somewhere in the Bucks countryside, from America. What he doesn't ...  Read the complete review