– The Covenant [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2007]

I can't understand why people complain about the "depth" of the story when this film was obviously designed to be a bit of fun. I would suggest they try Shakespeare - but they'd probably pick fault with the plot holes in Macbeth, Henry V, etc.It makes a nice change for us females to have a fluffy action film with five attractive male leads to drool over, rather then the usual nubile young females struting around in their bra and panties or flashing the flesh for no apparent reason.Yes, the script is a little on the lightweight side but so are the Hammer Horror Dracula, Frankenstein and Mummy scripts. As for any plot holes, due to theatrical time constraints there are bound to be bits that have been left on the cutting room floor. I, personally, would like to have seen a full edition of this film with the extra footage included on the dvd release.The extras are poor but they are the same as the American version so I can't really complain (what am I saying of course I can complain - were are the outtakes, the cast commentaries, and the other items which usually come as standard?)I'll be honest with you - I like this film, I like it a lot, and I'm not going to apologise for that. It is one of the few films that I can put on my computer and watch while I do my work, or put in the dvd player and watch with family, including my mother. It's nice to have a film that isn't dependent on foul language and nudity to try and keep your attention because it has little or no story.I read the reviews of this film and though I'd make up my own mind - I would suggest that you do the same.Possible spoilers be here - The Coventant involves our five handsome leads, and a couple of nubile girlfriends thrown in for the male viewers. Four of these boys have been raised together "like brothers", the other should have been part of the group but it was believed that his bloodline had died out during the Salem Witch hunts. When the boys turned 13 the received limited "witchcraft" abilities and the knowledge that using these abilities are addictive and each use will shorten their lives - something which no-one explained to the fifth boy until it was too late and he was an addict. At the age of 18 they will gain their full powers, Caleb is due to assend to his full power when the film starts and what follows are the discovery of Chase's true identity, the reasons for the fifth boys appearance at the private school and the build up to the final battle.I don't go for "chick flicks" all that romance, I much prefer action - like I said - this is my kind of chick flick. Some good looking male totty with added action, and limited slushy bits. Nice :)

This gothic overtoned movie is first and foremost a teen movie, and then secondly has some supernatural thriller elements. If approached on that basis, it's quite passable and indeed quite slick in it's production. The story is Twilight - lite, but transposed to the world of witches rather than vampires, and with far less teen-angst. Four teenage friends in Ipswich hold a secret - they are actually descendents of witches, and have special powers.. powers which are magnified when they reach their 18th birthday. However, the powers come at a terrible cost. Two newcomers to the private school they attend make things complicated - a beautiful woman (mmhh.. wonder what happens there, then...) and another schoolboy - who turns out to have a link to the other 4. The hero finds himself having to choose what to tell the lady about his secret - and just maybe he will have to make a decision... his powers, or the girl.It's not rocket science, and holds few surprises. The cast are all standard eye candy Hollywood teens, the school seemingly entirely populated by perfect specimens. The production looks glossy but is brilliantly clear in this bluray transfer - The dark scenes (and there are plenty of those) are crystal clear, the condensation in the obligatory "woman-feels-like-she-is-being-watched-in-the-shower" scene actually feels real, and the few special effects scenes - the car crashing into the truck, for example, are just vivid enough in HD in sight and sound to help wake you up just when you are getting bored with the dragging plot. Watch out for the surprisingly convincing cgi spider.The ending feels more like a set up for a sequel than a satisfying resolution in itself, but overall if you're not expecting much - there are worse ways to kill a couple of hours. Movie making by numbers, perhaps - but the numbers add up to passable if unsurprising entertainment.

Good fantasy horror.

liked this film alot, better than i thought it was going to be. liked all the actors and the parts they played, interesting enough story line that kept you watching till the end. as everyone else has said a male spin on the craft, which i think is a good thing, eye candy for both sexes so every ones a winner, would like to see more of these actors and hope we do. will never be the one of the best films made but i think it deserves 4 stars for being entertaining and fun to watch, and lets face it thats what we all want when we see a movie.

Great movie, love the story line but when I bought it; it was blocky in te movie the DVD wasn't scratched it was simply stuck on sum scenes.Apart from that the movie was great !

Brilliant film, right up my street for the supernatural theme. I highly recommend you watch this amazing film.

four friends later joined by afifth and two girls in dorms and flash cars.the boys are witches and one sets his sights on kabel for revenge,ok for kids and teenagers ,people my age once you have been overloaded on tv by vampires,werewolves and witches it gets boring

A group of buff guy warlocks face the threat of bad guy warlock and face off in great teen thriller. It's all about expectation... leave brain at the door and think impossibly pretty teens in supernatural thriller with great effects, unusually good direction (for this genre)and no intelligence whatsoever and you'll have a ball. Bought it. Love it. Just don't tell my mates...