Alex Rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. He discovers that his uncle was actually spy on a mission, when he was killed. Alex is recruited by Alan Blunt to continue the mission. He is sent to Cornwall to investigate a new computer system, which Darrius Sayle has created. He plans to give the new computer systems to every school in the country, but Mr. Blunt has other ideas and Alex must find out what it is.
Practical Effects
Gadget scenes with Stephen Fry hit different pre-smartphone.
Acting
Mickey Rourke's villain wig deserves its own credit.
Stunts
Alex Pettyfer did most of his own wire work, apparently.
Director
Geoffrey Sax
Alex Pettyfer
Alex Rider
Sarah Bolger
Sabina Pleasure
Ewan McGregor
Ian Rider
Robbie Coltrane
Prime Minister
Stephen Fry
Smithers
Damian Lewis
Yassen Gregorovich
Bill Nighy
Alan Blunt
Sophie Okonedo
Mrs. Jones
Missi Pyle
Nadia Vole
Mickey Rourke
Darrius Sayle
Andy Serkis
Mr. Grin
Alicia Silverstone
Jack Starbright
Jimmy Carr
John Crawford
Ashley Walters
Wolf
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was meant to launch a seven-film franchise; box office killed it dead. Anthony Horowitz still salty.
The 'Stormbreaker' computer giveaway plot accidentally predicted Chromebooks-for-schools and Big Tech's education creep.
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