
The companies that invested in the film – which included The Weinstein Company in the US, and MPC, Samuelson Productions and Isle Of Man Film in the UK – presumably went into the production of the movie hoping to spark an on-going film franchise. A fairly faithful adaptation of the first book in Horowitz’s series, with a few added action scenes and beefed out roles for the supporting players, the Stormbreaker movie was an inoffensive way to spend a brisk 93 minutes. That film was Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker(or simply Stormbreaker, as it was called in the UK). But long before the upcoming Amazon Prime series was a twinkle in anybody’s eye, a feature-length film starring some high-profile British actors arrived in cinemas in 2006. Young Reviewer The Guardian Online Horowitz somehow manages to grab your attention in each and every way, whether it is suspense or a heartfelt moment.There’s a sense that history is repeating itself right now, with our entertainment overlords once again deciding that a live-action adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider novels is exactly what we need. When I read it I really feel into the scenes and I always want to know what will happen next. Love Reading 4 Kids Even though there are no illustrations, the brilliant descriptions really bring the story to life. First News First News A fabulous story that crackles with suspense and daring and shows that a bit of cheek will take you a very long way A great, pacy read. First News First News I loved this book because it is suspenseful and serious with a splash of humour. It has such a variety of character personalities and it's just as good as the other books in the Alex Rider series, which I'm really enjoying reading my way through. Stelios Gavrielides Teen Titles I loved this book because it is suspenseful and serious with a splash of humour. I enjoyed it a lot because I wanted to read on and see the methods he would use and the ways he thought of to escape.
