The Spiderwick Chronicles Movie Information

Movie Information

Overall Rank: 4653

Average Rating: 2.6/4

# of Ratings: 129

Theatrical Release Date: 02/15/2008

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 06/24/2008

Language: English

Genre: Action, Drama

MPAA Rating: PG

Director: Mark Waters

Actors: Sarah Bolger, Freddie Highmore, David Strathairn, Nick Nolte, Mary-Louise Parker, Joan Plowright

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Rating of
3/4

Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 07/25/2019

It finds a way to fit a majority the material from the books into one movie.

Rating of
3/4

Matthew Brady - wrote on 09/20/2014

This movie is not for family trust me, but it's a good movie.

Rating of
3/4

Towaway - wrote on 12/28/2008

Fast paced and entertaining; everything Jumanji wasn't. I enjoyed each of the young actors' performances and their relationship with their mother and her not believing was very organic and believable to the film. Mary-Louise Parker may have gone over the top occasionally in her performance but not enough that it took away from enjoying the film. The special effects were great and made each of the creatures the children encountered seem real; characters I really cared about and occasionally they made me laugh.

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Daniel Corleone
Daniel Corleone
Movie God

Rating of
3/4

The Spiderwick Chronicles review

Daniel Corleone - wrote on 04/21/2013

Freddie Highmore portrays Jared/Simon Grace, together with Sarah Bolger as Mallory, discover goblins. An ogre named Mulgarath (Nick Nolte) wants the book garnered by Jared. Aunt Lucinda explains the incident about her father. Hogsqueal (Seth Rogen) helps Jared. Its humor was somewhat forced and background of the menacing ogre was not that delved into. Pace was sluggish in the first half and the mixture of drama, fairytale and adventure felt albeit confusing. Highmore shows potential in his dual role and the screenplay was provocative enough. Special effects and score were wonderful. Best lines would be from Arthur Spiderwick - "I was so captivated by all the magical creatures I found that I lost sight of the one I already had." and Helen Grace - "I was trying to protect you, but …

Franz Patrick
Franz Patrick
Movie God

Rating of
3/4

Has Something Magical to Offer

Franz Patrick - wrote on 08/30/2008

Even though it doesn’t feel as epic as the “Harry Potter,” “His Dark Materials” and “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” has something magical to offer. Freddie Highmore plays two characters–twins Jared Grace and Simon Grace–the former is tougher, more adventurous, while the latter is more soft-spoken and a bit geeky. It’s interesting to watch Highmore play the two because they are so opposite, yet he could pull it off pretty well. Not only are the characters different in personalities, their contributions in order to defeat the evil creatures differed as well. Sarah Bolger, who plays Mallory Grace, is a nice addition because she has that sword-wielding, older sister, girl-power. Interestingly enough, the mother, played by Mary-Louise …

BryanFury
BryanFury
Producer

Rating of
3/4

We all die bye bye

BryanFury - wrote on 02/25/2008

The Spiderwick's trailer was not as strong as the movie. At the first you might think it’s another one of those fantasy-ish types that would not even scratch your expectations. Because as of now you would say almost everything has been like been there done that sort of thing. But surprising as it is the Spiderwick Chronicles holds up to much of my expectations. If I would to compare it to other big names in this category, I would compare to a small scale LOTR. I know it’s a big shoe to fill, but believed me when I say that the comparison is uncanny. The fact that LOTR's budget exceeds the wick's chronicles by a humongous sum, it doesn't prevent it from telling a good story. Even the effects where mild and simple, but then sometimes you only need simplicity to see true beauty. There …

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