The Adventure Curse of the Midas Box is a thrilling novel written by G.P. Taylor. This book takes readers on an exciting journey filled with mystery, adventure, and mythical elements. The story revolves around the main character, Mariah Mundi, a young boy whose life takes a dramatic turn when his parents mysteriously disappear. Mariah then embarks on a quest to save his younger brother, Felix, who has also been kidnapped.
The story follows a teen boy whose world is torn apart by the disappearance of his parents and the kidnapping of his younger brother.
The Adventurer The Curse of The Midas Box will premiere on Ultra-VOD in Q4 2013 followed by a theatrical release in Los Angeles, New York and major markets across the country. Following a trail of clues to the darkly majestic Prince Regent Hotel, Mariah discovers a hidden realm of child-stealing monsters, deadly secrets and a long-lost artifact that grants limitless wealth -.
Mariah then embarks on a quest to save his younger brother, Felix, who has also been kidnapped. As Mariah delves deeper into the mystery of his parents' disappearance, he discovers a hidden underworld filled with secrets, magic, and danger. One of the central elements of the story is the cursed Midas Box, an ancient artifact that possesses the power to turn anything it touches into gold.
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box
There are some critics and thinkers who posit that mediocrity is worse than out-and-out failure, but the really pernicious thing about mediocrity is that it's so banal that it's more difficult to get productively agitated about than the truly awful. Arguably, that is. I'm sorry that I seem to be so circuitous, but I'm trying to give a proper account of the state of thought into which I found myself thrust by "The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box." This movie's title indicates that it could be the first of a series, and sure enough, the movie's script was adapted from a popular fantasy book by G.P. Taylor that is the first of a series, not under the rubric "The Adventurer" but rather "Mariah Mundi" who is the lead character of the book and whose name probably doesn't look great on a movie poster.
AdvertisementNot that Mariah, a late teen in Victorian-era England, is really much of an adventurer. In this picture he's a fellow who's obliged to do some hopping around London to find his younger brother Felix, who's been kidnapped by the minions of Otto Luger (Sam Neill) on account of having half of an amulet that leads to a realm in which resides the changing-stuff-to-gold "Midas Box" of the movie's subtitle, an object of enormous power as you of course can imagine. If you can't imagine, the movie, directed by Jonathan Newman, spells it out for you with some opening narration: "He who owns the box can own the world." Mariah's quest leads him to an unusual "hotel" presided over by a vampy Lena Headley, where he encounters an eccentric magician, a waifish teen maid from a bad/sad home, and eventually the underground quasi-mine in which his bro is enslaved.
Helping him in his quest is a puckish fellow named Charity (Michael Sheen). Similarly, Luger's grinchiest henchmen are named Grimm and Grendel. It's that kind of fantasy realm; a little watered-down steampunk, some similarly diluted Indiana Jones stuff, a little not-quite-Pottery material. The derivative and on-the-nose aspects of the material and its treatment are, of course, big parts of what make this movie, well, mediocre. But even as I was being figuratively pummeled with the aforementioned quality, I couldn't get mad at "The Adventurer." Well, except maybe at lines of dialogue such as "He drinks away the pain of my mother's death." At other points, and perhaps I was just in a humdrum non-judgmental mood, I thought, "I'm not really engaged by this but then again it's not really for me, and it seems…harmless." Given that it is January, the month of cinematic dogs, and that critically lauded pictures from the holiday season such as "American Hustle," "Inside Llewyn Davis," and good lord "The Wolf of Wall Street" aren't really ideal YA fare, there are potentially worse things. Then again, it's entirely conceivable that teens and YAs are a lot more ruthless in their judgment than I am, and that the sheer toothlessness of "The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box" might push all the wrong buttons. I couldn't really tell you. Meh and double meh on this movie. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Glenn Kenny
Glenn Kenny was the chief film critic of Premiere magazine for almost half of its existence. He has written for a host of other publications and resides in Brooklyn. Read his answers to our Movie Love Questionnaire here.
The box is believed to hold immense power and has been sought after by villains for centuries. Mariah soon finds himself entangled in a race against time as various groups, including a sinister secret society known as the Bureau of Antiquities, try to obtain the box. Throughout the novel, Mariah encounters a range of intriguing characters, including a mysterious doctor, an enigmatic princess, and a flamboyant magician. These characters contribute to the overall sense of adventure and mystery within the story. The Adventure Curse of the Midas Box is a fast-paced and action-packed novel that keeps readers captivated from start to finish. The author expertly weaves together elements of history, mythology, and fantasy to create a unique and immersive world for readers to explore. Overall, this book is a must-read for fans of adventure and fantasy novels. It combines elements of mystery and suspense with a touch of magic to deliver an unforgettable reading experience. The Adventure Curse of the Midas Box is a thrilling tale that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series..
Reviews for "The Moral and Ethical Dilemmas in the Adventure Curse of the Midas Book"
- Emily - 2/5 stars - I was so excited to read "Adventure curse of the midas boox" but I was ultimately disappointed. The story was incredibly predictable and offered no real twists or surprises. The characters were also quite one-dimensional and lacked depth. Additionally, the writing style was choppy and didn't flow well. Overall, I found this book to be quite underwhelming and not worth the hype.
- Alex - 2/5 stars - "Adventure curse of the midas boox" was a major letdown for me. The plot felt disjointed and confusing, with too many subplots that didn't really add anything to the overall story. The pacing was off, with long stretches of nothing happening, followed by rushed and rushed resolutions. I also found it difficult to connect with the characters, as they were not well-developed and lacked relatability. In the end, this book just didn't captivate me and I would not recommend it.
- Sarah - 1/5 stars - I couldn't even finish "Adventure curse of the midas boox" because it was so poorly written. The grammar and punctuation mistakes were abundant, and it felt as if no editing had been done. The dialogue was stilted and unnatural, making it difficult to follow the conversations between characters. The plot was also incredibly predictable, leaving no sense of suspense or excitement. Overall, this book was a complete disappointment and I would not recommend wasting your time on it.