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17 December 2004 (USA) moreTagline:
On December 17, Christmas cheer takes a holiday. morePlot:
Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 6 wins & 21 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Bleakly funny. more (553 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jim Carrey | ... | Count Olaf | |
| Liam Aiken | ... | Klaus | |
| Emily Browning | ... | Violet | |
| Kara Hoffman | ... | Sunny | |
| Shelby Hoffman | ... | Sunny | |
| Jude Law | ... | Lemony Snicket (voice) | |
| Timothy Spall | ... | Mr. Poe | |
| Catherine O'Hara | ... | Justice Strauss | |
| Billy Connolly | ... | Uncle Monty | |
| Meryl Streep | ... | Aunt Josephine | |
| Luis Guzmán | ... | Bald Man (as Luis Guzman) | |
| Jamie Harris | ... | Hook-Handed Man | |
| Craig Ferguson | ... | Person of Indeterminate Gender | |
| Jennifer Coolidge | ... | White Faced Woman | |
| Jane Adams | ... | White Faced Woman |
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A Series of Unfortunate Events (USA) (original script title)Lemony Snicket (USA) (working title)
Lemony Snicket - Rätselhafte Ereignisse (Germany)
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Rated PG for thematic elements, scary situations and brief language.Parents Guide:
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108 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | France:U | Iceland:L | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Malaysia:U | South Korea:All | Brazil:10 | Sweden:7 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:MG6 | Philippines:G | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) | UK:PG | USA:PG (NO. 41164)Fun Stuff
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When the children first meet Count Olaf and Jim Carrey says, "Wait, give me that last line again," was not actually in the script, it was Carrey staying in character and wanting to try it again, but they kept the cameras rolling and felt it worked the way it happened. moreGoofs:
Plot holes: Early in the movie, Lemony Snicket says that he and his team only know that the fire was started from afar. At the end of the movie, he knows exactly what happened. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Lemony Snicket: [the Littlest Elf has just come to an abrupt halt] I'm sorry to say that this is not the movie you will be watching. The movie you are about to see is extremely unpleasant. If you wish to see a film about a happy little elf, I'm sure there is still plenty of seating in theatre number two. However, if you like stories about clever and reasonably attractive orphans...
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Before entering the theatre, I'd never glanced at any of the "Lemony Snicket" books. I'd never even heard of them. Having seen the film, I'll make it a priority to take a look. The film has a strong "Harry Potter" feel, what with the heroic, much put-upon British children, and the fantastical setting. If J.K. Rowling had cast Lord Voldemort as a nefarious villain out to steal the Potter family fortune, and made Ron and Hermione Harry's siblings, I imagine it would look something like this. Jim Carrey swallows huge chunks of scenery in his portrayal of Count Olaf, one of the most despicable villains to grace the silver screen in a while. The four child actors are all superb, especially the very attractive Emily Browning as the inventor, Violet. The film comes with a wonderfully disturbing climax, and a enjoyably happy epilogue that hints at many future misfortunes for the Baudelaire children. I'll be there. 9/10.