A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.
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Matthew Goode
David
Pippa Haywood
Bookshop Owner
Paula Patton
Alice
Michael Caine
Psammead (voice)
Russell Brand
Tristan Trent
William Franklyn-Miller
Carl
Billy Jenkins
Robbie
Ashley Aufderheide
Smash
Jacqueline Wilson
Jacqueline Wilson
Teddie Allen
Ros
Director
Andy de Emmony
Screenplay
Simon Lewis
Tagline
"Be careful what you wish for."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
Dan Films, Deadpan Pictures, Kindle Entertainment
SWITCH.
September 2, 2020
Ultimately, what it lacks in comedy and childlike wonder, it does make up for in interesting takeaways. The notion of “being careful what you wish for“ isn't new, and it's not necessarily explored in any depth, but it is evident in the film - and more importantly, it's well harnessed through the children's family struggles. I like that it didn't shy away from difficult topics that many families fa...
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