The movie "The Portable Door" is an adaptation of the first book in Tom Holt's J. W. Wells & Co. Series. Publication Order of J. W. Wells & Co. Books all seven books: The Portable Door (2003), In Your Dreams (2004), Earth, Air, Fire and Custard (2005), You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But it Helps (2006), The Better Mousetrap (2008), May Contain Traces of Magic (2009), Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Sausages (2011)
Paul (Patrick Gibson) and Sophie (Sophie Wilde) meet at a job interview. They are both surprised to meet each other again on the starting day at the new job. And they are both placed under the coaching of bad-tempered manager Mr. Tanner (Sam Neill), who gives them a list of rules. The most important rule is that they must not stay in the office building after the end of the working day. They are surprised again at the mind-numbing boredom of the apparently senseless tasks they are given, but even more surprised at the weirdness that starts to emerge as they sort and file. That's where the story really starts. Paul finally realizes all may not be what it seems when the unrealistic CEO of the company, Humphrey Wells (Christoph Waltz), sets him a special task. He wants Paul to locate a missing magical door that can transport you to wherever you want to be. It turns out that JW Wells & Co does have some fascinating secrets to be uncovered. Of course, once they find it, Sophie and Paul have to try out the portable door a few times and use it to explore the world. This part shows some very nice landscapes. But once back in the eerie London office things get far more interesting. Excellent acting from Patrick Gibson (Paul) Sophie Wilde (Sophie) Christoph Waltz (Humphrey Wells) and especially from Sam Neill (Dennis Tanner). This is amovie you will love or hate. I did not expect anything but just loved it. Knock Knock!
Review of The Portable Door
