Bridges delivers a Rooster Cogburn-esque performance that suitably entertains in spite of his strange accent, and he seems to be having fun in the role. Unfortunately, the script never develops Tom beyond a blank slate - and, although the writing doesn’t do him any favors, Barnes’ performance is flatter than paper. Watch the official trailer for "Seventh Son" here: If Gregory can successfully train him before the Blood Moon arrives, they can vanquish Mother Malkin for good. Tom has extraordinary strength and resilience - both invaluable abilities in the monster-hunting business. As it turns out, being born seventh has its perks. In need of a new apprentice, Gregory recruits Tom Ward (Ben Barnes), a farm boy who is the seventh son of a seventh son. Her plan: to take over on the night of the “Blood Moon,” a night where the moon turns red and strengthens her magical powers, rendering her unstoppable. His latest target is Mother Malkin (Moore), an evil witch who killed his last apprentice and now seeks to rule the world. Gregory is a “Spook,” a legendary knight who hunts down and destroys dark creatures and monsters. In its opening scenes, “Seventh Son” gracelessly casts us into its medieval setting and introduces us to Master Gregory (Bridges). The result is a mercilessly boring adaptation of “The Spook’s Apprentice,” a children’s novel by Joseph Delaney. Unfortunately, “Son” is totally devoid of humanity: It fails to connect emotionally to the audience. Universal Studios’ “Seventh Son,” a fantasy film by Sergei Bodrov, boasts gorgeous vistas, a couple of action scenes and A-list performers, such as Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.
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