[cert PG, 96 mins]
Soren, a young barn owl, is kidnapped by owls of St Aggie’s, ostensibly an orphanage, where owlets are brainwashed into becoming soldiers. He and his new friends escape to the island of Ga’Hoole, to assist its noble, wise owls that fight the army being created by the wicked rulers of St Aggie’s. The film is based on the first three books in the series.
Director:Zack Snyder
Starring:Hugo Weaving, Ryan Kwanten, Helen Mirren
Level:KS2
Subjects:Literacy, Science