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Eleanor's Secret tells the story of seven-year-old boy Nathanael, whose parents inherit an old house from Aunt Eleanor. Aunty leaves her huge library to her grandson, but Nathanael is disappointed because he has no interest in reading and struggles with phonics. However, it soon becomes clear that the library holds a great secret. The pictures from the books come alive every evening. But if the incantation is not spoken, the magic will fade and all the characters will remain trapped in their books. The boy must embark on an adventurous journey with several fairy tale characters to rescue them. Overall, it is an average and unremarkable feature-length animated film that lacks impact for adult viewers. It also lacks a more prominent villain. The cunning book collector, who covets the book collection, is more laughable, and the small troubles experienced by the friends on their journey cannot compete with action and humor-packed animated films like How to Train Your Dragon, etc. Overall impression: 45%. (2010.05.13)