The Covenant (DVD)

Plot In 1692, in the Ipswich Colony of Massachusetts, five families of powerful witches commit to a covenant of silence to protect themselves against the witch hunters, but one of the families transgress their pact and is banished from their lands. Along the centuries, the power and the covenant are transmitted through their descendants and when the eldest son is eighteen years old, he ascends to a higher power. However, the use of magic addicts ...
...and they are dating, when the appearance of darkling and supernatural dreams haunt the group. Sooner they find an evil warlock, descendant of the fifth ancient family that wants to strip Caleb's power. Cast Steven Strait (Sky High) ... Caleb Danvers Laura Ramsey (She's The Man) ... Sarah Wenham Sebastian Stan ... Chase Collins Taylor Kitsch (Snakes On A Plane) ... Pogue Parry Chace Crawford ... Tyler Simms Toby Hemingway ... Reid ...

hollywoodmum 07.11.2007 · Read full review
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...Many people can remember the Covenant advertising before and when it hit theatres. I can remember it created quite a stir amongst my peers since many people thought it was going to be very very good, and everyone was rushing to see it, so of course it made a lot of money. Somehow though, the movie didn't meet a lot of people's expectations and a couple people I know ended up feeling unfulfilled after the movie ended. What was it about? THE PLOT: ...
...they did; but one of the families broke that covenant of silence and they were banished from the lands. The powers of these families are transmitted through their descendants; and when the eldest male child is 18 years old, his power increases greatly; however if the power is abused or it is used in excess, it can age the warlock. The movie really focuses on the decendants of the Ipswich four who attend high school and Caleb Danvers, the star of ...

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...to aim to be like the series "Heroes"- magically empowered humans acting normal, combatting evil. Setting: Hmm...it was set in todays society, with some scenes set in the woods, and some in the very stereotypical big dorm hall. Story: The storyline for this was all over the place, the movies ends with a very vague ending and lots of loose ends, when i say this i dont mean, loose ending and vaugue of LOST or spiderman 1. Basic plot is that 4 men ...
...the "evil force" , and they have to overcome jealousy and suspicion. Thats about it, everything else is pretty boring. This movie is like some sort of series/tv programme that they quickly made into a film. My Verdict: I would definatly not pay to buy this on DVD or would have gone to the cinema, if its on TV check what else is on if nothings on consider watching it. People who might enjoy it: Teenagers, People who like watching cult films, any ...

angad1 30.07.2007 · Read full review
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...good movie worth to watch. The great story line and interested. The covenant is a film about a group of boys who have some natural powers, they all have different power as compare to each other and as the approach there18th birthdays the get stronger and more powerful can do more damage However there powers to much has a consequence. The general view of this film seems to be that this is too similar to the craft which was about witches personally ...
...some great special effects and the story is completed in this one film, however some of the acting is a little cheesy but i don't think this film was ever made as a great masterpiece. But worth to watch this movie because this movie take your interest in it. ...

usman44 07.01.2009 · Read full review
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...witchcraft... what a great mix. The first time i watched this film, i was very surprised that it had a link to an old play called The Crucible, which i thoroughly enjoyed. The storyline is well structured and well thought-up. 4 teenage lads, called the sons of Ipswich, discover special powers inherited over generations. However, after centuries of believing that one of the families had been banished for the lusting for more power, they run into ...
...out when they meet for the final challenge of power. The special effects in this film are unmatched in my eyes. The characters were well created and the actors and actresses fit them fantastically. The music compiled for the film fits oustandingly.From the producers of Underworld, i don't think anyone could expect any less from this film. It is a truly epic thriller that anyone can enjoy. ...

balthier 29.04.2007 (20.05.2007) · Read full review
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The covenant is a film about a group of boyes who belong to a ancestry called the sons of ipwich,the all have some spooky powers some more than others and as the approach there18th birthdays the get stonger and can do more damage,however usuing there powers to much has a consequence and they age prematurley.A new boy to there school takes a keen intrest in them and trouble begins,Caleb who is first in line to get his powers falls head over heels ...
...situation. The general view of this film seems to be that this is too similar to the craft which was about withches personally i find its a lot more modern and darker,it has some great special effects and the story is completed in this one film,however some of the acting is a little cheesey but i dont think this film was ever made as a great masterpiece just a occultish teen movie that we can enjoy without too much concerntration. ...

daxus100 20.08.2008 · Read full review
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The Covenant is a reasonable example of American teen horror. The story focuses on four young men ‘the sons of Ipswich’ who have inherited powers that will fully mature when they reach the age of 18 and ‘ascend’. The lead character Caleb, played by Steven Straight, is convincing (under the circumstances) in his role as the leader of the four. The story is relatively slow to develop but the beans are eventually spilt and the viewer suddenly realises ...
...custard pied with one. The film is very good at building a dark, foreboding atmosphere and in some ways it’s reminiscent of Buffy but without the vampires or sense of humour. The Covenant is worth a watch but as the fairly slow story lets it down I probably wouldn’t add it to my DVD collection. ...

j1mmd 21.06.2007 · Read full review
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