The Spiderwick Chronicles

  • 2008


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80 % Certified Fresh
$ 4 Million
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Positive Reviews 52
Negative reviews 4
Average Rating 3.5/5
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1.5
Anyone looking for handsomely presented, kid friendly thrills need look no further. Av Club
1.5
Noltes turn as a horrible ogre hell bent on world domination, however, gives the movie an enjoyable spark.) Austin Chronicle
3.0
The Lord of the Rings trilogy managed to keep it real despite its heavily laden special effects, while more than one of the Harry Potter movies just s .. Austin Chronicle
4.4
This is a PG 13 movie, for sure.But what will cause nightmares for younger kids will delight older ones, since The Spiderwick Chronicles is a well cra .. Rogerebert
3.8
Running a tight 90 minutes and absent the requisite set up for a sequel, Spiderwick Chronicles achieves some laughs, scares, and tears and says goodni .. E Film Critic
4.0
Even though it takes a little while getting started, and doesnt quite reach the emotional climax its going for, The Spiderwick Chronicles is more than .. Cinema Blend
3.1
Happily, Highmore has no trouble grasping the task at hand. As both the thoughtful Simon and the brash Jared, he transports himself into this literal .. Ny Daily News
2.5
The film keeps the unhappy family drama, but magic is conspicuously absent: The state of the art creature effects are strikingly ugly and more reminis .. Tv Guide
3.1
But the overall supernatural conflict amounts to nothing more than a jumble of noisy, fast moving CGI beasties. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.5
The similarity to the Harry Potter movies is strongest when the children summon a griffin and ride it on a trip to a magical place. Lariat
3.5
Its a fun, likable, and straightforward movie.Take the kids and enjoy yourselves. Eric Ds Nider
3.5
But the thing that makes this film better than the usual too slick family adventure is the way the filmmakers allow messy bits of attitude to seep out .. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Similarly, director Mark Waters maintains an energetic pace that ensures there are no dull stretches.In addition, the action sequences are well staged .. View London
3.5
Admittedly, he has reason to be unhappy.His parents marriage has just broken up, forcing his mother, Helen (a dazed but still droll Mary Louise Parker .. Smh
4.0
For the most part, the film works better than many recent attempts at fantasy. Mountain X
3.1
While this supernatural Home Alone scenario is trite, the story generates surprising emotional power with its portrayal of feckless or menacing father .. Star Tribune
4.0
Adding to the fun here are exciting special effects, an intriguing story and a fine supporting cast. Reel Talk Reviews
3.2
But critters arent really what the movie is about otherwise why bring in Mark Waters to direct Ew
4.0
Its a risque dose of interspecies war that really hints at something bigger beyond Mulgarath. Cinema Crazed
3.0
Loveable as they may be, The Lord Of The Rings and Harry Potter have a lot to answer for. Empire
5.0
Based on the five popular childrens books of the same name, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a rare delight, an immaculately made and utterly gripping fan .. Eye For Film
4.0
With an engaging script co written by John Sayles, Waters has managed to ably adapt a kids as heroes story that parents will be happy to sit through w .. Common Sense Media
3.5
It keeps moving and stays exciting and is even, at times, kind of scary. Movies
4.4
Instead, it wants us to have a good time, above and beyond everything. Sf Gate
4.0
Though its pitched at the childfriendly end of the fantasy spectrum, The Spiderwick Chronicles is unexpectedly gripping. Bbc
2.0
The Spiderwick Chronicles is clearly seeking to join the ranks of the Harry Potter, Narnia and Hobbit related fantasy franchises, and it should appeal .. Washington Post
2.5
Even the bittersweet last scene is undermined by a final shot of Hogsqueal delivering an out of place one liner, further proving how erratic the tone .. The Movie Boy
3.8
Mary Louise Parker is great as the mom trying to hold a family together while under great pressures.Outside of the modern family, performances are les .. Reeling Reviews
3.5
Mary Louise Parker is great as the mom trying to hold a family together while under great pressures.Outside of the modern family, performances are les .. Reeling Reviews
4.5
Instead of toilet humor, we have matters of honor and bravery, trust and love plus lots of humorous and thrilling fantasy action that its impossible n .. Flickfilosopher
3.8
The Spiderwick Chronicles is not great fantasy, but its on more solid ground than The Golden Compass and will seem less baffling to some. ReelViews
2.5
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
3.8
Spiderwick is indeed scary at times maybe too scary for the younger kids but the action sequences and chase scenes are thrilling enough to keep everyo .. Hollywood
2.8
Maybe its fantasy fatigue, but for all the pretty effects and breathless chases and goblin war battles, the sense of wonder and magic is lost in the s .. Seattle Pi
3.8
Shudders!.Such is the universe of the rip roaring fantasy adventure The Spiderwick Chroniclesbased on the books by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. Groucho Reviews
3.0
The storytelling is economical and brisk.In some ways, Waters approaches it more as a pre teen horror movie. Cnn
3.1
T heres something incredibly refreshing about a movie like Freaky Friday, as its wholesomeness and good natured vibe is something thats been lacking f .. Reel Film
3.1
Directed by Mark Waters.Written by Karey Kirkpatrick, David Berenbaum and John Sayles. The Star
3.8
Spiderwick is fun, smart, well acted, gorgeous to behold and surprisingly intense toward the end. Oregon Live
3.8
Its smart, thrilling and funny, and it even features a good message about the importance of family. Deseret News
3.5
The film lacks the polish of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, but has more to offer than The Golden Compass, which keeps its audience at arms lengt .. Urban Cine File
2.5
The characters lack shadings Noltes ogre is loud but uninteresting and the tone of the fantasy world isnt witty, like Harry Potters, or satirical, lik .. New York Post
4.4
Much more fantastical and far more handsome than the trailers reveal, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a thrilling adventure for children of all ages. Christianity Today
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
3.1
Will any adults believe them.Based on the books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles is good enough to keep you and an older .. Waffle Movies
3.8
As family friendly fantasy movies go its pretty solidly in the middle, its resolve to take no chances whatsoever keeping it from ever being more. ComingSoon
3.8
But it has plentiful whimsy, a big enough heart and Joan Plowright in one fine scene, burbling magnificently. Chron
2.0
A run of the mill fantasy adventure, based on a bestselling series of childrens books. Film Guardian
4.2
The Spiderwick Chronicles is a smart, scary fantasy family thriller that offers depth and meaning in a genre littered with mere competent entertainmen .. Decent Films
3.8
Spiderwick Chronicles is more Lord of the Rings than Harry Potter. Scifi Movie Page
3.5
The mood never wavers, allowing The Spiderwick Chronicles to develop into an exciting and largely watertight adventure. Flip Side Archive
4.0
What could have been a hodgepodge of special effects and unbelievable circumstances becomes totally believable through the acting perfection of the gr .. Review Express
3.5
But as simple, slightly old fashioned family entertainment the film works very well, with a great central performance from Freddie Highmore as the twi .. Future Movies
3.0
Mulgarths goblins are caught somewhere in betweenjust like the film itself. Films Nobs
3.5
A reoccurring theme about absent fathers, some exhilarating action sequences and an intoxicatingly threatening atmosphere makes The Spiderwick Chronic .. Cinema Autopsy
3.1
WASHINGTON Thousands of Louisiana flood victims who borrowed money from the Small Business Administration would soon have clearer access to Restore Lo .. 2 The Advocate
3.5
Im not sure how many books have been condensed into this one film but the adapters and director Mark Waters do an admirable job the film is briskly pa .. Knight At The Movies
3.0
It all goes down smoothly enough, but its as insubstantial as a vaguely remembered dream. Style Weekly
3.5
Its message, communicated with enjoyable verve, is that 48 hours in a creepy old mansion filled with scary secrets just might be enough to put any fam .. East Bay Times
3.0
I would love to see this film again in IMAX 3D as it is going to be released.Yes babies, it was so much fun Id see it again. Mighty Ganesha



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