Cathardincu Surprisingly incoherent and boring

Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic

Limerculer A waste of 90 minutes of my life

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

pippinmaniac I happened to catch a look at this movie two years ago when it was shown on satellite t.v. What I saw impressed me so much that I made a special point of watching it again. Who hasn't experienced the "horror" of being the new kid at school? This film made me laugh out loud! The humor in this film is not as gross as some of the so-called comedies that are being produced today, but that, to me, is all the better. I was impressed by the veteran actors, especially Christopher Lee. His character, Major Longfellow, (or "Raptor" as he is known) was very well played. Although "Raptor" takes himself very seriously, he does seem to end up in some of the most absurd situations, especially regarding Miss Plunder. You might not guess that Mr. Lee, who is well known for his horror films, would have a great sense of humor, but he does. I have to say that the script was original and the child actors were excellent. The scenery was gorgeous and the music fit perfectly. It is a shame that this little gem is not out on DVD. Everyone that I have shown this movie to has loved it.

sherlock-34 Christopher Lee gives a splendid performance in one of the most charming films made in Great Britain in recent memory. A Feast at Midnight is one of those warm family entertainments that manages to delight both children and parents alike.Young Magnus Gove (Freddie Findlay) is sent away to an austere boarding school that manages to serve the most unpalatable of meals. Even the Headmaster (Robert Hardy) can barely stomach the overly healthy menu. Magnus' father (Edward Fox in a short cameo) sends him a number of enticing recipes, which spur Magnus and his oddball group of friends to venture, in the dead of night, into that forbidden no-boys land of "The Kitchen". There they discover the true meaning of friendship as they concoct the most unlikely of meals. The interaction between the boys that make up "The Scoffers" club is priceless. All handled with just the right tone by director Justin Hardy (son of The Wicker Man's Robin Hardy), to avoid falling into the bottomless well of gushing sentimentality.Christopher Lee handles the key role of Latin Master, V. E. Longfellow aka Raptor, with great aplomb. His stern features belie a warm and fun-filled heart as is evidenced by the exchange of low-key double entendre with Miss Plunder (Carol Macready) the housekeeper over her home-cooked meals. One of the most memorable moments is of course, the kitchen scene homage to Jurassic Park. I can't even begin to explain just how pleasing this scene is. There is no question that Mr. Lee's character lives up to and deserves the Raptor moniker! To check out a clip of the Raptor sequence, visit the Multimedia page here at the site. There is also a very gentle homage to Hammer, as Raptor wakes in the night upon hearing a noise, his eyes pop open in a darkened room, in a way that is very reminiscent of a Transylvanian Count. Truly one of Mr. Lee's best and warmest performances. An excellent demonstration of why Christopher Lee is far more than simply a horror icon, but a multi-talented actor capable of a wide range of characterization! Enjoy...

DaveLin Delightful comedic film about a bunch of playful boarding school boys who form a secret society based on . The film serves as a happy reminder of all those fulfilled adventures we all had as unexperienced children exploring the world. This film is entertaiment for adults and kids alike. Pwang!!!

saraarts This movie is absolutely delicious, as light as one of Magnus' (the main character's) own confections. Nevertheless it has held my interest through many viewings and even brought me to tears near the end, every single time.Not only is the acting of brilliant veterans Robert Hardy, Christopher Lee, Carol MacReady, and Edward Fox as perfect as you would expect, but the children put in brilliant, subtle performances as well, with Freddie Findlay showing true star promise. The lush Dover location and surprisingly poignant music also add dimensions of richness to a very simple, honest story.The focal characters are realistically bad and good boys -- realistic because often the same boys are both bad and good under believable circumstances -- who learn about the real meaning of friendship, teamwork, and even honor through, well, cooking. Do have fattening and decadent snacks on hand when you watch, because what the boys whip up will certainly make you hungry.Incidentally, this film also managed to charm my boyfriend and to hold his interest throughout, and since this is such a tiny little dessert of a film, and since said boyfriend generally goes for the gamut of action flicks from Jackie Chan to Akira Kurosawa, or 2-hour Chow Yun-Fat/John Woo bloodbaths, this is really saying something. Because of the way the film gets right into the world of children, while not abandoning entirely the world and motivations of adults, I would also certainly recommend it for children age 8 or 10 and up; but there are still enough jokes and subtleties for grown-ups only that it won't bore parents.