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Astonish Me

  • 2011
  • 7m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
140
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Astonish Me (2011)
Short

When a young boy gets locked in the Natural History Museum after closing, a mysterious guard gives him a magical ticket that allows him to visit a restricted area of the museum, where a prof... Read allWhen a young boy gets locked in the Natural History Museum after closing, a mysterious guard gives him a magical ticket that allows him to visit a restricted area of the museum, where a professor and a guide show him examples of the wondrous new species of animals being discovere... Read allWhen a young boy gets locked in the Natural History Museum after closing, a mysterious guard gives him a magical ticket that allows him to visit a restricted area of the museum, where a professor and a guide show him examples of the wondrous new species of animals being discovered every day on Earth.

  • Director
    • Charles Sturridge
  • Writer
    • Stephen Poliakoff
  • Stars
    • Will Jacklin
    • Anthony Gopaul
    • Christian McKay
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    140
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Sturridge
    • Writer
      • Stephen Poliakoff
    • Stars
      • Will Jacklin
      • Anthony Gopaul
      • Christian McKay
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Will Jacklin
    • Archie
    Anthony Gopaul
    Anthony Gopaul
    • Museum Attendant
    Christian McKay
    Christian McKay
    • The Museum Guard
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • The Professor
    Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton
    • The Guide
    • Director
      • Charles Sturridge
    • Writer
      • Stephen Poliakoff
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    6KyleLicht

    Nice Short, it is what it is

    We watched this short film when talking about new species and biological diversity in my Environmental Biology class. It was a fun surprise to see Bill Nighy! It's always a pleasure to see him. The film, however, is clearly a PSA for the World Wildlife Foundation, promoting the vastness of different species and how species are dying off. There's nothing wrong with that though; I just viewed the movie with a different lens. Some of the cinematography and effects were incredible but overall, its purpose was to promote the WWF, so I think that'll excuse my complaint that it's kind of cheesy. For my class, however, it was a nice short to exhibit biological diversity and that new species are constantly being found.
    Kirpianuscus

    the life

    A convincing pledge for the preservation of nature. Magic, smart, using the fear-desire of many children and Bill Nighy in a key role , it is the film who seduce and works as beautiful natural science lesson. So, a film about forms of life. About care for nature. And about a boy discovering one of the most significant lessons.

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      This short film was written by noted director Stephen Poliakoff to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund. Poliakoff enlisted Bill Nighy, with whom he has worked numerous times, and Gemma Arterton, who was given her first screen role by Poliakoff, to star. The film screened in Odeon cinemas across the UK in August 2011 and was made available for viewing online as well.

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    • Release date
      • July 26, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK(on location)
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      • 7m
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      • 2.35 : 1

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