The Island of Lost Souls

Evil wizards, dead spirits inhabiting the living, and fearsome creatures. Island is probably a kids movie, but it's plenty of fun for adults too.

The comparison to Harry Potter is inevitable, since some themes are pretty similar, but Island more than stands on its own (especially since it's the better of the two). Hollywood-level special effects mix well with the murky Danish landscape, while competent acting and direction fill things out nicely.

The plot is a bit simple, but this isn't meant to be a thinking movie. And even when you can see what's coming, it's done well enough that you can appreciate it anyway.