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The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 58,352 users
Metascore: 62/100
Reviews: 119 user | 193 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Mark Waters |
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Cast
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| Mary-Louise Parker | ... | ||
| Nick Nolte | ... | ||
| Sarah Bolger | ... | ||
| Andrew McCarthy | ... | ||
| Joan Plowright | ... | ||
| David Strathairn | ... | ||
| Seth Rogen | ... |
Hogsqueal
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Thimbletack
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Jordy Benattar | ... | |
| Tod Fennell | ... |
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Mariah Inger | ... |
Nurse
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Jeremy Lavalley | ... |
Tow Truck Driver
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Lise Durocher-Viens | ... |
Mrs. Spiderwick
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Once upon a time, 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. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames it all on Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate what's really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and of the creatures that inhabit it. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
Plot Keywords:
brownie the creature | magical creature | family relationships | closing credits sequence | actor playing multiple roles |Taglines:
Their World Is Closer Than You Think See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 February 2008 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
Les chroniques de Spiderwick See more »Filming Locations:
Montréal, Québec, CanadaBox Office
Budget:
$90,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£2,555,791 (UK) (21 March 2008)Gross:
£10,530,519 (UK) (23 May 2008)Company Credits
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Runtime:
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2.35 : 1
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Thimbletack: I die. You die. We all die. Bye-bye.
Mallory Grace: [turns to Jared; voice quavering slightly] What does he mean, 'we all die'?
Jared Grace: I think he means... we all die.
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(uncredited)
Written by Traditional
Performed by Jordy Benattar
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The bulk of the events of the film take place in one day. See more »Goofs
When Helen Grace is at her job just before she notices her children outside, she is being told by her coworker what to push on the keyboard. She clearly is pushing random keys and not the ones spoken. See more »Quotes
Mallory Grace: What happens when Mulgarath gets the book?Thimbletack: I die. You die. We all die. Bye-bye.
Mallory Grace: [turns to Jared; voice quavering slightly] What does he mean, 'we all die'?
Jared Grace: I think he means... we all die.
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Soundtracks
London Bridge Is Falling Down(uncredited)
Written by Traditional
Performed by Jordy Benattar
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Went to a UK preview tonight and this completely took me by surprise. A brilliant fantasy adventure which retains it's dignity and doesn't sell out for a cute Disney style box office attack.
The issues in it were quite good and realistic and it wasn't necessarily 'happy ever after' in the end. The scripting and the style of the piece reminded me of 'The Princess Bride'- although this is more of an action adventure than a comedy.
Well worth seeing, and there doesn't seem to have been much 'hollywood tailoring' such as there was with the Golden compass and Narnia...
As to the monsters / fairies- they were very well done indeed, quite believable considering they were computer generated.
Well worth seeing, but I have the feeling it won't get as much publicity as the usual run of the mill children's movie...
Why do I keep saying children's movie when I am 34?