The Spiderwick Chronicles

PG
2008
|
96 mins
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A fantasy film based on the best-selling book series, with an array of magical creatures including Brownies, Boggarts, Goblins and... More

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The Spiderwick Chronicles | Ratings & Reviews

"Another fantasy book series enters the cinematic adaptation competition. It loses to Potter, but certainly beats Narnia; coming in at a respectable place just behind The Golden Compass."

Flicks, Andrew HedleyFlicks

"A work of both modest enchantment and enchanting modesty, grounded in a classically Spielbergian realm where childlike wonderment crosses paths with the tough realities of young adulthood."

VarietyVariety

"A well-crafted family thriller that is truly scary and doesn't wimp out."

Roger EbertRoger Ebert

"An enjoyable adventure fantasy that pushes all the requisite buttons while still managing to throw in a pleasant surprise or two."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"A late entry in a crowded field, Spiderwick works hard to set itself apart from the competition, and almost entirely succeeds - no mean feat these days."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

"But The Spiderwick Chronicles is at least essayed with a bit of flair, some darker than expected moments - a lot of this film is going to be far too intense for anyone under nine or 10 - and a nicely understated visual style that complements the characters, rather than distracting from them."

Dominion PostDominion Post

"It benefits from a great cast, which includes Joan Plowright, the voices of comedians Seth Rogen and Martin Short, plus a cameo from '80s star Andrew McCarthy. It's only let down by a schmaltzy ending. It may also be too scary for the little ones, but my nine-year-old nephew loved it, rating it five stars. Thankfully, there's plenty to keep the adults entertained, too."

Christchurch PressChristchurch Press

"Elegantly condensed from a series of books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles is an intimate fantasy flick: it never aims for the broad-canvas thrills of the Potter or Rings movies, concentrating instead on a small group of characters and a self-contained world."

BBCBBC

The Spiderwick Chronicles | Details

Rating
PG, Some Scenes May Scare Young Children
Runtime
96
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family
Country of origin
USA

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