3D动画片《守护者联盟》

    From first-time director Peter Ramsey, the film is based on the "Guardians of Childhood" book series by William Joyce, as well as his short film "The Man in the Moon."

    Voiced by Alec Baldwin, this Santa character (called North) has bigger troubles than toy delivery*. He has to go to war with a Voldemort-like boogeyman* named Pitch (Jude Law) in order to save childhood innocence, and to do so he needs the help of the Guardians. They include the sweet Tooth (Isla Fisher), the cocky* Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman) and the Sandman (voiced by no one; he's kind of a mime*).

    But the usual suspects aren't enough. Pitch is desperate for attention—supposedly no one believes in the boogeyman anymore—and begins to cast a dark mood over children everywhere. The Man in the Moon recommends the Guardians add protection by mischief*-maker Jack Frost (Chris Pine). He's a surprise choice; the kids don't believe in Jack Frost, if they've ever heard of him. Enter the reluctant* fifth Guardian—the Hulk in this kiddie version of "The Avengers."

    The film is full of action, with the characters forever racing on Santa's sleigh*, hurtling down chutes* and zooming through tunnels.

    What ultimately elevates the film above the ordinary is its extravagant* visual imagination.

    delivery 投递

    boogeyman 食虫者、恶巫

    cocky 趾高气扬的

    mime 哑剧演员

    mischief 恶作剧

    reluctant 不情愿的

    sleigh 雪橇

    chute 滑道

    extravagant 华丽的