8/10 Magical creatures and some fortunate (or unfortunate) chance of finding them.
Spiderwick Chronicles is a story about how upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures. Based on the book with same name by Tony DeTerlizzi and Holly Black. (imdb)
I have never read the book, so I am unsure how true the movie is to the story. Despite my unfamiliar knowledge of the story did not, in any way, effect my enjoyment of The Spiderwick Chronicles.
The movie gripped my interest from moment one and never let it go till the credits rolled.
The special effects are quite fantastic bringing everything to life. It felt like that the creatures, fairies and goblins are real enough to touch.
The acting are all believable and to the point.
There is much development in the characters and their relationship with each other. As the movie goes on, we see how the house and book brings each character together and allows them to see through the other's eyes. I really like the fact that the movie did not rush through the story but put focus on creating connections.
Cinematography and editing style also are worth noting. Notice how inanimate object are given close up shots before shifting to a creature/person. Also the very saturated colours of the film really emphasizes the fairytale aspect of this movie.
I have never read the book, so I am unsure how true the movie is to the story. Despite my unfamiliar knowledge of the story did not, in any way, effect my enjoyment of The Spiderwick Chronicles.
The movie gripped my interest from moment one and never let it go till the credits rolled.
The special effects are quite fantastic bringing everything to life. It felt like that the creatures, fairies and goblins are real enough to touch.
The acting are all believable and to the point.
There is much development in the characters and their relationship with each other. As the movie goes on, we see how the house and book brings each character together and allows them to see through the other's eyes. I really like the fact that the movie did not rush through the story but put focus on creating connections.
Cinematography and editing style also are worth noting. Notice how inanimate object are given close up shots before shifting to a creature/person. Also the very saturated colours of the film really emphasizes the fairytale aspect of this movie.
My favourite bit might be how the female character has fencing skills.
Overall I loved it. It is a great movie that seems to have everything from action, spells, mysterious creatures, humor to drama.
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