The Spiderwick Chronicles

 (2008)


  • User Rating 414 votes
  • Critics Rating 128 critics
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User Reviews

Unfortunate Outcome...
Jan 06, 2009
dashrendaar - yahoo.com
Well I went to see this film to see the new "Indy" teaser trailer, and I expected to see a pleasent surprise of a fantasy film. Nope!! it was just an average film with average visuals, which surprised me. When I... Full review
It was really good.
Dec 05, 2008
mymomhasablackcloud - yahoo.com
I really liked seeing the magical creature's actions when you couldn't see the creatures. I just wish that Freddie hadn't said the "h" word, but as that's the only swear word (at least to me), that's really good for a modern... Full review
loved it
Oct 11, 2008
drosenberg12345 - yahoo.com
i loved this movie. It was really suspensful which i like. I so toatally recomend this movie because at parts its like you dont know whats going to happen.... Full review
this movie was ******* good
Oct 10, 2008
jordynbasketball - yahoo.com
Have u ever seen this movie it is sooooooooooo kwl. I loved it so much that i wanted to write a review aboit itt.... Full review
Pretty Good!
Aug 29, 2008
jakirox101 - yahoo.com
I thought this was a pretty good movie! not anything like the book but good! The visuals were disappointing though!... Full review
good effects
Aug 21, 2008
ajsmon - yahoo.com
The storyline is only so-so, but the special effects team must have worked overtime. You have the young actor in a duo role (played very convincingly by him) and all the magical effects, too. Good movie for the whole family to... Full review
Nicely done
Aug 17, 2008
zmanyoda - yahoo.com
For some dull Harry Potter clone books, a ncie film adaptation has been created, with wondeful visuals and a nice little story.... Full review
go with the books
Aug 15, 2008
dance_girl7186 - yahoo.com
i liked this movie but in my opinion i would rather read the books.the movie left out some really good parts from the book.the grafics were really good though.it is a kinda good movie for lil' kids, but an older kid... Full review
The Kids Will Love It
Aug 12, 2008
morelhd - yahoo.com
"Spiderwick Chronicles", first off, is a great movie for its type. Vastly entertainining, this movie will not leave you bored. This movie is perhaps one of the best child fantasy movies I have seen in a while. Even though it does... Full review
Entertaining For All Ages
Aug 12, 2008
morelnm - yahoo.com
This was a great movie. While it did take certain parts from Harry Potter and a series of Unfotunate Events, the story followed a plot that was quite its own. Nothing was too graphic, though some parents might object, the most... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Sep 04, 2008
Urban Cinefile
David Strathairn makes a wonderfully eccentric great-great-uncle Spiderwick, and the scene with Joan Plowright's Great Aunt Lucinda (committed to a mental institution) is one of the film's finest moments. Based on the series of best-selling children's books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, it's an enjoyable family film with a plot that is nicely realised, although it feels derivative, and I admit to being confused by the complexity of the magical characters. ... Full Review
| Sep 04, 2008
Urban Cinefile
David Strathairn makes a wonderfully eccentric great-great-uncle Spiderwick, and the scene with Joan Plowright's Great Aunt Lucinda (committed to a mental institution) is one of the film's finest moments. Based on the series of best-selling children's books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, it's an enjoyable family film with a plot that is nicely realised, although it feels derivative, and I admit to being confused by the complexity of the magical characters. ... Full Review
| Jul 14, 2008
Film School Rejects
The First Great Film of 2008....The first great film of 2008.....Still, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a fantastic film that can appeal to both kids and adults.....Featuring some excellent special effects, which are most impressive when subtly duplicating actor Freddie Highmore into the role of both twins Jared and Simon..... ... Full Review
| Jul 14, 2008
TotalFilm
trumps anything from Narnia or Hogwarts, with Freddie Highmore doubling-up as angry/bookish twins alongside bossy big sis Sarah Bolger.... ... Full Review
| Jul 11, 2008
Daily Star, UK
Nowadays you expect perfect special effects and they certainly are, creating a truly fantastical world that is never allowed to overwhelm the actors or the exciting story. GIVE four rousing cheers for a fun family fantasy adventure thats overflowing with magical creatures, action and suspense. ... Full Review

News

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While you wait for the next Harry Potter movie to hit the screens, The Spiderwick Chronicles comes along to take you on a trip through fantasy. ... Full Article

What's it about?A film based on the book series follows a family who are forced to move into the Spiderwick Estate and their uncover another realm in theirs, which is wrought with danger.Who's in it?Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte,... ... Full Article

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A Box Office Movie ReviewThank the dear lord someone knew what they were doing when they made this movie.From start to finish it held my attention which made me live as if I was there and it all was happening... ... Full Article

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