The Portable Door

This 2023 Australian fantasy adventure comedy film, directed by Jeffrey Walker and written by Leon Ford, is based on Tom Holt's novel of the same name. The story follows Paul Carpenter (Patrick Gibson) and Sophie Pettingel (Sophie Wilde), lowly interns who begin working at the mysterious London firm J.W. Wells & Co. They soon discover that their employers are not conventional businessmen but charismatic villains: CEO Humphrey Wells (Christoph Waltz) and middle manager Dennis Tanner (Sam Neill), who are disrupting the magical world by integrating modern corporate strategies into ancient magical practices. As the plot unfolds, Paul and Sophie uncover the true agenda of the corporation and must confront the destructive plans of their superiors. Countess Judy (Miranda Otto), Nienke Van Spee (Rachel House), Rosie Tanner (Jessica De Gouw), and Casimir (Chris Pang) fill out the surrounding cast. Combining elements of magic, humor, and adventure, the film explores themes of corporate greed, personal responsibility, and the power of friendship. It premiered in Australia on March 23, 2023, and became available for streaming on April 7 on platforms including Stan in Australia, Sky Cinema in the UK, and MGM+ in the US. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its original storyline, visual effects, and performances, particularly highlighting the roles of Waltz and Neill.