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Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed because of an epidemic and Abby's father was one of the sick. Going against the authorities to find her father, Abby learns that her city is... Read allAbigail lives in a city whose borders were closed because of an epidemic and Abby's father was one of the sick. Going against the authorities to find her father, Abby learns that her city is actually full of magic.Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed because of an epidemic and Abby's father was one of the sick. Going against the authorities to find her father, Abby learns that her city is actually full of magic.
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Kseniya Kutepova
- Margaret Foster
- (as Ksenia Kutepova)
Marta Kessler
- Young Abigail
- (as Marta Timofeeva)
Nikita Dyuvbanov
- Marcus
- (as Nikita Duvbanov)
Cecile Plaige
- Lillian
- (as Cécile Plaige)
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The overall storyline and visual effects are pretty good, but it is unfortunately let down every time a character speaks.
The terribly unauthentic dubbing detracts so much that it's almost cringeworthy to watch.
Whilst the concept and direction of the story is really good, it could have been fleshed out so much more. Character development was also lacking or rushed as a result, with the dialogue feeling awkward or confusing throughout. Eddie Marsan and his character were the only ones saved of this. Sad to see the missed opportunities here though.
But if you can get past the dubbing/dialogue, then this really is worth watching.
The terribly unauthentic dubbing detracts so much that it's almost cringeworthy to watch.
Whilst the concept and direction of the story is really good, it could have been fleshed out so much more. Character development was also lacking or rushed as a result, with the dialogue feeling awkward or confusing throughout. Eddie Marsan and his character were the only ones saved of this. Sad to see the missed opportunities here though.
But if you can get past the dubbing/dialogue, then this really is worth watching.
The acting is terrible and so awkward. Chemistry between Abigail and Bale seems so forced. Love the Father's acting though. The rest just gives a really bad voice over vibe. Great effects, really thought that was beautiful. Plot flow could have been a lot better.
The horrid dubbing and voice actors ruined it for me, I would have rather read subtitles.
I have watch all kinds of films and I really can't figure out who this was written for. The story was all over the place.
Maybe it was just a workshop for the film/editing crew? Awesome visuals, so kudos to them!
I love this movie; it's fantastical in almost all of the right ways, but I wish they'd rerelease it with the actors' original accents. I am highly disappointed with the dubbing. Original accents would add even more exotic magic.
Good film, liked the over all look and style. BUT everyone in the film is clearly speaking english as speech matches mouth movements yet everyone is dubbed in annoyingly unrealistic voices that don't match their character at all. I don't understand why they do this I would much rather someone speaking English with their native accent than the weird disembodied voices they have, made the film difficult to watch and take seriously and spoiled it massively. Would have given up and switched off if kid didn't seem to be enjoying it.
Did you know
- TriviaDespite being made in Russia, they speak English in the film to make it an easier sell to a global market.
- Quotes
Abigail Foster: If we put up with lies, it means we agree with them, to let them do anything at all with us.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Anapa. Black sea resort (2020)
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Abigail: ciudad fantástica
- Filming locations
- Tallinn, Estonia(Locations in the old city)
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Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $1,940,234
- Runtime
- 1h 50m(110 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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