Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

To be fair, the story, cobbled together though it is, does maintain a through-plot to keep things going and Sonnenfeld�s penchant for over-producing pays off with the stunning art direction and special effects. Obviously, I thought, it was doomed to be a vehicle for Carrey�s brand of broad physical humor played with that lurking edge of palpable desperation. ... Full Review

Having effectively whittled the essence of three stories into single episodic adventure, the film is fun but ultimately unable to provide a genuinely satisfying conclusion to its antics. The one "unfortunate event" that doesn't really belong is the film's failure to distill three books' worth of stories into a single, cogent narrative. ... Full Review

Fifty aspiring filmmakers from around the globe are discovering the magic of moviemaking as they endure a rigorous "Hollywood Boot Camp" in Los Angeles, where they will have their first attempt at a Hollywood-style "pitch" meeting; a "24-Hour Film Shoot," where each must shoot and edit a short film in a 24-hour period; as well as a "one-page, one-hour" film shoot, where they will have an hour to film a one-page scene with the help of professional directors of photography, camera and sound operators and acto ... Full Review

This sounds like a good family movie, one which will show children what kids have to do to curb their naturally bubbly, inquisitive, and (yes) wild behavior. If I had to sum up the tone of this picture in one word, it would be "poignant"-a bittersweet, slow-paced story that is quietly touching. ... Full Review

Helmer Brad Silberling offers some insights in his solo audio commentary track..... ... Full Review

Overall, the movie was well worth the theate ticket price, and is well worth the DVD cost as well. A well done film that falls just a bit too short. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is one of the best transfers ever committed to DVD. ... Full Review

In fact, all of the adults in this movie are evil, weak, or stupid. Some children will understand that this is intended as macabre humor but others will not, so parents should be particularly cautious about deciding whether the film is appropriate for their kids. ... Full Review

Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events [Special Edition] However, by translating that same idea to the movie version, Snickets (played here by the silhouette of Jude "Im in Every Movie" Law) repeated reminders that this movie is unpleasant or that there are no happy endings becomes a pointless and sometimes annoying attempt at staying too true to its literary roots. ... Full Review

Though a little more subdued than I expected, the Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events worked pretty well. The movie may have worked better with a more restricted focus. ... Full Review

at best, though, the film is a triumph of production design....his Christmas season, families could do worse than Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events , a pleasantly episodic and surprisingly sinister account of a deranged lunatic trying to kill three orphans....translated baby-speak make for some of the film's more amusing non sequiturs.....Lemony Snicket, by way of director Brad Silberling, will work overtime to mess with our heads.....A hearty and sophisticated DVD presentation for a film that ... Full Review