Wide release 9/20/16
Viewed 12/2/16 at Century Gateway
RT Critic: 63 Audience: 64
Critic's Consensus:
Critic's Consensus:
Cag: 4.5 Liked it so much more than planned...
Directed by Tim Burton
20th Century Fox
Based on the book by Ransom Riggs
Eva Green, Chris O'Dowd, Judi Dench (small part)
My comments: I couldn't get into the book, only got as far as Jake finding the bombed-out mansion. However, the movie was fascinating, the storyline incredibly clever. Maybe I didn't go far enough? Apparently for me it translated better on film than in print. I wonder what the difference are between them? All the effects were pretty darn cool and I love the kind o mind that can come up with a story like this. Fantastic time travel/fantasy. Chris O'Down, as the dad, was marvelous. And I wish there had been more of Juki Dench - love her!
RT/ IMDb Summary: From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers...and their powerful enemies. Ultimately, Jake discovers that only his own special "peculiarity" can save his new friends.
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