Secret Society of Second-born Royals
Disney+Hotstar
*ing: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Niles Fitch,
Isabella Blake-Thomas, Olivia Deeble
Rated: 6/10
What would you do if you are the second-born royal? Most probably travel the world, do charity work, cut ribbons and support your sibling whenever called upon to so. Not quite right if one goes by the movie directed by Anna Mastro. Here, if you are second-born you are born with certain privileges or should one say powers unique to each royal born later even if it is by a minute. So if one is missing out on watching Avenger movies, Secret Society... is somewhat of a substitute. Or one can say that it is the fun take on the X-Men series.
While it may not be on the lines of Avengers and X-Men, it does come with its fair share of gizmos, secret organisation, a fancy costume, a jet and not to forget a plot where there is revenge and murder. The film is entertaining enough given that these royals have weird powers which they must master not to benefit themselves but to do good for the others and ensure that the world is free from dangerous criminals.
It is engrossing, exhilarating and kid-friendly. At the same time, the adults can enjoy the intrigue and the underground operative station — like a Batman Cave and state of the art weapons and computers to keep tabs on what is happening around the globe and in the house of the most notorious criminals as well. Quite the operation that will keep the adults glued to the seats till the very end.
If you love movies where the characters have superpowers that they use to fight crime, even if they are just teenagers, Secret Society... is just up your alley.