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By Jennifer Borget
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Confusing treasure hunt tale has peril and violence.
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Mr. Car and the Knights Templar
What's the Story?
In MR. CAR AND THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, Tomasz (Mateusz Janicki), a well-known treasure hunter, discovers a long-lost Templar cross and searches for the second half that leads to hidden treasure. Meanwhile, a scout troop led by a treasure-obsessed boy named Eagle Eye unexpectedly joins the quest. Tomasz, a loner, is forced to embrace teamwork as they search for the second cross. With the help of a unique car-boat, they face off against rival treasure hunters and solve cryptic puzzles. Amidst daring chases and mysteries, the movie explores friendship, teamwork, and the importance of accepting help from unexpected places.
Is It Any Good?
Mr. Car and the Knights Templar is a confusing movie with a complicated storyline and characters. The main character, Tomasz, lacks the charm and cleverness of iconic heroes like Indiana Jones, and the kids in the film are underdeveloped. Even the car, which initially seems cool, becomes underwhelming as the plot progresses. The movie's adventure, supposedly driven by the quest for treasure, has many fight scenes but lacks the thrill and suspense expected from an action-adventure film. Add to that the fact that Tomasz is so unlikable, and it could lead audiences to ask whether or not they want to root for him.
The hardest part to grasp is the adventurer's baffling tale of Knights Templar and the history that may leave viewers puzzled. Despite some individual scenes being exciting or visually appealing (especially the sword fight with the reporter), the overall journey is hard to follow, resulting in a disappointing movie that's not really worth the watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the movie portrays violence and peril. Were there any scenes that made you feel uncomfortable or scared? How do you think these elements affected the overall tone of the film?
The movie features a group of kids who join the adventure. How do their personalities and roles differ? How do they become a team?
At the beginning of the movie, Tomasz is more of a loner and doesn't want to work as part of a team. How does he compare to other famous adventurers, like Indiana Jones? Did you find him likable or relatable? Why, or why not?
The car is introduced as a unique and impressive vehicle. Did the car live up to your expectations throughout the movie? How did it contribute to the overall adventure?
Talk about the positive themes of teamwork in the movie. Were these themes clear to you, or were they subtle? How could the filmmakers have emphasized them more effectively?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 12, 2023
- Cast : Mateusz Janicki , Sandra Drzymalska , Maria Debska
- Director : Antoni Nykowski
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Adventures
- Run time : 110 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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