--- product_id: 13513836 title: "The Secret of Kells (Blu-ray/DVD Combo)" price: "2843141₫" currency: VND in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/13513836-the-secret-of-kells-blu-ray-dvd-combo store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Secret of Kells (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) **Price:** 2843141₫ **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret of Kells (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) - **How much does it cost?** 2843141₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/13513836-the-secret-of-kells-blu-ray-dvd-combo) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description In a remote medieval outpost of Ireland, young Brendan embarks on a new life of adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying a book brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil? Review The LA Times chief film critic, Kenneth Turan, included The Secret of Kells in his Best of 2010 round-up (alongside Denzel Washington and Ben Affleck...):Trio of twos(Elephant Eye Films / GKIDS / 20th Century Fox) Two tiny gems ("Kisses" and "Prince of Broadway"), two offbeat animated films ("A Town Called Panic," "The Secret of Kells"), and a pair of proficient Hollywood entertainments ("Unstoppable" and "The Town") helped brighten this year. (Pictured from top to bottom - "Prince of Broadway," "The Secret of Kells," and "Unstoppable") --Kenneth Turan - The LA Times chief film critic Review: The Artistry Behind "The Secret of Kells" - The Secret of Kells is a charming movie that both captivates the imagination and also revisits a time in the early history of Ireland, between the 8th and 9th centuries, when Celtic monks lived in stone towers and walled complexes to ward off Viking invaders, and spent their days writing religious gospel books using calf vellum and quill pens to illustrate them, with beautiful hand-drawn letters and calligraphy. In real life, The Book of Kells which the movie is based upon, is a masterpiece and one of the finest examples of illuminated manuscripts and religious works from the Celtic period of Irish history, in existence today. It is based on The Four Gospels of the New Testament. The Book was never completed, and it is not known exactly where it was originally created, but is believed to have been worked on at the Abbey of Kells, and perhaps also at Iona, and maybe even in Lindisfarne, England. It is also believed to have been moved perhaps more than once, to protect it from the Viking raids during the 8th-10th centuries that were occurring in Ireland at the time. Today many pages from the book can be seen in a museum exhibit at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, where parts of it are kept under glass, with specific examples having been reproduced as large banners that hang in the exhibit. The Book and its pages are filled with beautiful drawings and letters that show mythical animals, creatures, and people, interlaced with intricate Celtic knots and patterns. The type of drawing and artwork is referred to as Insular art, which used vibrant colors derived from vegetable and plant dies which produced inks in many beautiful colors, including purples, reds, greens, and pinks, as well as lapis lazuli, which was used for blue. Some of these dyes were created by the monks themselves from oak trees and berries, while others were imported from far-away countries. The viewer will be spellbound by all of the amazing drawings and fanciful letters and illustrations within the pages from the Book of Kells. The movie is an animated story that revisits the theory that the book was hidden to protect it during the Viking raids, and places the viewer back in time at the Abbey of Kells, where a young boy named Brendan who lives with his Uncle who is the Abbot in charge of the Abbey, is curious and interested in learning about the world outside of the walls of the village and Abbey, but is forbidden to go outside of them by his Uncle, who is only concerned with protecting Kells. He becomes friends with an older Abbot named Brother Aiden, who has come to Kells from another village that was raided and burned by the Vikings, and who keeps with him the secret Book which he has been trying to finish, but has been unable to. He captures Brendan's imagination and teaches him how to write and create calligraphy for the book, and encourages him to search for a special berry that can be used to create the colors needed for the illustrations, but the berry only exists in a forest outside of the walls of the village, and Brendan's Uncle has forbidden him to go there. The movie itself is fashioned of beautiful two-dimensional illustrative artwork that has been animated, and which mirrors the artwork and illustrations found in the real Book of Kells, with lots of swirls and magical designs that seemingly come to life and envelope both the characters, and the viewer. Brendan and the Abbots occupy this illustrated world, and through it, tell a story (which might have actually happened back in these medieval times) thereby creating a fictionalized and imaginative account of how the real Book of Kells may have come into being, as well as who may have created it. As Brendan explores with Brother Aiden, the necessary tools needed to illustrate the book, he is swept away on an adventure of his own outside of the walls of the city, in a magical forest, where he meets a girl named Aisling who along with her cat, seems to hold all of the secrets of the forest. She also knows where to find the special berries and other things that are needed to complete the Book of Kells, and assists Brendan in his quest to find them. From here, the viewer is treated to the beautiful animated world of the forest, where trees and stone objects come to life, and wolves highlight both the dangers and the rewards that Brendan must contend with, in order to find the magical things that are needed to help him to complete the components of the book. He faces grave dangers in the forest, but overcomes them, in order to do so. The animated illustrations serve to tell the story of how Brendan conquers the evils he encounters, and helps to save his village, as well as the Book of Kells. One of the songs in the movie is based upon a real poem that written by a medieval monk, (who may or may not have lived at Kells) about his cat named Pangur Ban, in which he describes how he and his cat are both at a "like task." He, the monk, in trying to work on his writings, and the cat, by hunting mice all night. The monk is, through his writings (and poetry), searching for knowledge, and thereby, "Turning darkness into light" which is actually the last line of the poem. This line can also be a metaphor for both the movie, and the story behind The Book of Kells. The movie captures this thought quite elegantly in both its animations, as well as its imaginative rendition of the history of how the book came about. More can be read about the Pangur Ban poem, at this link: [...]. Review: Soothing Luminous Autistic Burnout Helper - Gorgeous visually, captivating story, a beautiful experience of this film. Wonderful for autistic adults who need lifting up. A lovely film to watch when in autistic burnout. Thank you, I am glad this was created! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0036TGSWG | | Actors | Brendan Gleeson, Christen Mooney, Evan McGuire, Mick Lally | | Aspect Ratio | 1.78:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #35,491 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #266 in Fantasy Blu-ray Discs #583 in Science Fiction Blu-ray Discs #883 in Kids & Family Blu-ray Discs | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (859) | | Director | Tomm Moore | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | NWVG229030BR | | Language | English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0), English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1) | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Blu-ray | | Number of discs | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 0.57 x 5.22 x 7.09 inches; 2.88 ounces | | Release date | October 5, 2010 | | Run time | 1 hour and 15 minutes | | Studio | Flatiron Film Company | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Brendan Gleeson, Christen Mooney, Evan McGuire, Mick Lally, Tomm Moore - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Genre:** kids & family - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 15 minutes ## Images ![The Secret of Kells (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91aqazY-tEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Artistry Behind "The Secret of Kells" *by J***E on February 9, 2012* The Secret of Kells is a charming movie that both captivates the imagination and also revisits a time in the early history of Ireland, between the 8th and 9th centuries, when Celtic monks lived in stone towers and walled complexes to ward off Viking invaders, and spent their days writing religious gospel books using calf vellum and quill pens to illustrate them, with beautiful hand-drawn letters and calligraphy. In real life, The Book of Kells which the movie is based upon, is a masterpiece and one of the finest examples of illuminated manuscripts and religious works from the Celtic period of Irish history, in existence today. It is based on The Four Gospels of the New Testament. The Book was never completed, and it is not known exactly where it was originally created, but is believed to have been worked on at the Abbey of Kells, and perhaps also at Iona, and maybe even in Lindisfarne, England. It is also believed to have been moved perhaps more than once, to protect it from the Viking raids during the 8th-10th centuries that were occurring in Ireland at the time. Today many pages from the book can be seen in a museum exhibit at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, where parts of it are kept under glass, with specific examples having been reproduced as large banners that hang in the exhibit. The Book and its pages are filled with beautiful drawings and letters that show mythical animals, creatures, and people, interlaced with intricate Celtic knots and patterns. The type of drawing and artwork is referred to as Insular art, which used vibrant colors derived from vegetable and plant dies which produced inks in many beautiful colors, including purples, reds, greens, and pinks, as well as lapis lazuli, which was used for blue. Some of these dyes were created by the monks themselves from oak trees and berries, while others were imported from far-away countries. The viewer will be spellbound by all of the amazing drawings and fanciful letters and illustrations within the pages from the Book of Kells. The movie is an animated story that revisits the theory that the book was hidden to protect it during the Viking raids, and places the viewer back in time at the Abbey of Kells, where a young boy named Brendan who lives with his Uncle who is the Abbot in charge of the Abbey, is curious and interested in learning about the world outside of the walls of the village and Abbey, but is forbidden to go outside of them by his Uncle, who is only concerned with protecting Kells. He becomes friends with an older Abbot named Brother Aiden, who has come to Kells from another village that was raided and burned by the Vikings, and who keeps with him the secret Book which he has been trying to finish, but has been unable to. He captures Brendan's imagination and teaches him how to write and create calligraphy for the book, and encourages him to search for a special berry that can be used to create the colors needed for the illustrations, but the berry only exists in a forest outside of the walls of the village, and Brendan's Uncle has forbidden him to go there. The movie itself is fashioned of beautiful two-dimensional illustrative artwork that has been animated, and which mirrors the artwork and illustrations found in the real Book of Kells, with lots of swirls and magical designs that seemingly come to life and envelope both the characters, and the viewer. Brendan and the Abbots occupy this illustrated world, and through it, tell a story (which might have actually happened back in these medieval times) thereby creating a fictionalized and imaginative account of how the real Book of Kells may have come into being, as well as who may have created it. As Brendan explores with Brother Aiden, the necessary tools needed to illustrate the book, he is swept away on an adventure of his own outside of the walls of the city, in a magical forest, where he meets a girl named Aisling who along with her cat, seems to hold all of the secrets of the forest. She also knows where to find the special berries and other things that are needed to complete the Book of Kells, and assists Brendan in his quest to find them. From here, the viewer is treated to the beautiful animated world of the forest, where trees and stone objects come to life, and wolves highlight both the dangers and the rewards that Brendan must contend with, in order to find the magical things that are needed to help him to complete the components of the book. He faces grave dangers in the forest, but overcomes them, in order to do so. The animated illustrations serve to tell the story of how Brendan conquers the evils he encounters, and helps to save his village, as well as the Book of Kells. One of the songs in the movie is based upon a real poem that written by a medieval monk, (who may or may not have lived at Kells) about his cat named Pangur Ban, in which he describes how he and his cat are both at a "like task." He, the monk, in trying to work on his writings, and the cat, by hunting mice all night. The monk is, through his writings (and poetry), searching for knowledge, and thereby, "Turning darkness into light" which is actually the last line of the poem. This line can also be a metaphor for both the movie, and the story behind The Book of Kells. The movie captures this thought quite elegantly in both its animations, as well as its imaginative rendition of the history of how the book came about. More can be read about the Pangur Ban poem, at this link: [...]. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soothing Luminous Autistic Burnout Helper *by T***A on November 2, 2025* Gorgeous visually, captivating story, a beautiful experience of this film. Wonderful for autistic adults who need lifting up. A lovely film to watch when in autistic burnout. Thank you, I am glad this was created! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes, It Really Is That Good *by M***L on October 18, 2010* he Secret of Kells is an Irish animated film that premiered to rave reviews and was nominated for Best Animated Picture at the 2010 Academy Awards. (It lost to Pixar's Up). Does it really deserve all that praise and hype? I myself was a bit skeptical, but after hearing nothing but good things, I decided to give it a go. The answer is yes. Yes, it really deserve all that praise. It really is that good. The story takes place in Kells, an abbey in Ireland. This abbey, led by Abbot Cellach, is building a large wall to keep the barbaric Vikings out. His nephew, Brendan, works in the scriptorium as an apprentice. Brendan hears stories of, and eventually meets, Aidan of Iona (and his cat Pangur Bán), a master illuminator who's working on The Book of Iona (eventually called The Book of Kells), a beautifully illustrated Bible that will bring light and hope to the world. Aiden befriends Brendan and begins to teach him the ways of a master illuminator. Abbot Cellach disapproves of Brendan spending his time this way when he should be helping to build the wall. Brendon disobeys his uncle's orders and goes outside of the walls to get berries for Aiden to make ink. While in the forest he meets an adorable wolf-girl-spirit-thing named Aisling and the two become friends. All the while, the Vikings are getting closer to the Abbey. First off, The Secret of Kells is one of the most stunningly beautiful films I have ever seen. The makers had a relatively low budget of $9 million (as opposed to The Princess and the Frog's $105 million budget) and instead of trying to overextend themselves and have complicated designs and choppy animation, they used a relatively simple yet gorgeous heavily stylized animation style, much like Samurai Jack or Spectacular Spider-Man. (At one point early on in the film, when various characters are telling over a story it becomes even more stylized.) The results are fantastic. Then animation is especially enjoyable when it comes to Aisling--she moves like some sort of graceful animal and her hair flows with her in a way that is wonderful to watch. As for the backgrounds, well, they're quite beautiful as well. The colors are fantastically vivid, especially the forest scenes. Kells also uses perspective in a rather stylized manner that's reminiscent of Richard William's The Thief and the Cobbler, except that the backgrounds are made up of more than just checkerboards. The Secret of Kells is a visual treat, and worth seeing just for that aspect alone. The movie is far from perfect, though it's not often you can complain that a movie is too short (75 minutes) rather than being too long. This wouldn't be a problem if the ending didn't feel a little rushed and incomplete, but I guess that can be blamed on the budget. It also pretty much assumes you know I have a decent knowledge of Irish lore. I had to look up who Crom Cruach was. (He's a pre-Christian Irish deity.) Heck, they don't even mention that The Book of Kells is a Bible, though that's pretty important when it comes to explaining why it's so important and will give hope to the people. But don't let these two problems stop you from seeing the film. It's enjoyable despite these gaps. The DVD also comes with a surprisingly decent number of special features. First off is a decent audio commentary that's informative, but does get a little boring in a few places. There's also an entertaining video showing the voice recording process, though it runs on a tad too long. Pencil-to-Picture is a few scenes from the film shown side-by-side with the storyboards/pencil tests. The Directors Presentation is a behind-the-scenes slide show with the director's commentary. The Early Concept Trailer shows what the film could've been; it's interesting, though I'm glad they decided to use a different animation style in the final film. It also includes a director's commentary. Aisling at the Oscars is a seventeen-second animated clip of Aisling made especially for the Oscars (though the audio seems fairly poor for some reason). Finally, the US theatrical trailer is included as well. Considering the amount of special features the past few titles I reviewed had, these were all a real treat. The Secret of Kells is a phenomenal film, not just because it is visually beautiful, but because it feels like no other animated film I've ever seen. Had it not been going up against Pixar's Up it very well could've won Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards. It's unique, and in a good way. As I said earlier, it's worth seeing this film even if you don't like the story, just to witness a visual masterpiece. 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