The Spiderwick Chronicles Positive reviews
2021-12-12 08:01
"Chroniques de Spiderwick" had a very good response in the previous screenings. Critics from mainstream media such as "The Hollywood Reporter", "Variety", and "USA Today" gave the film a four-star rating. Although a box office evaluation expert pointed out earlier that the plot setting of this film is likely to fall into the gap between "Bridge to Trabizia" and "The Chronicles of Narnia", the actual effect is far beyond their imagination. In this film, Haimer does not reveal any flaws in the two corners of the player, and the use of special effects scenes does not have the extravagance of " The Chronicles of Narnia " and " The Golden Compass ", nor is it like "Towards Trabia". "The Bridge" and "Loch Ness Monster" are as stretched. The various small monsters that appeared in the film are very cute, and they show a different look in the magic and horror elements that the director deliberately added. Compared with the story setting of " Jumanji ", the plot of this film is not completely realized by upgrading the scene, from the three children discovering the secret of the house, to exploring the conflict between good and evil in the fantasy kingdom, and then interacting with adults. , All have achieved a degree of relaxation, which is very enjoyable.
The reason why the film has not become another ordinary children's science fiction drama comes from director Mark Waters' sensitive filmmaking techniques, which deepens an emotional atmosphere in the whole story.
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The Spiderwick Chronicles quotes
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[Hogsqueal comes up with a plan to save Simon with Jared]
Hogsqueal: Okay, here's our plan. I will find a safe position over there and create a distraction with my stick. Then you leap out with your knife and finish the beast yourself. Oh, I like that plan. That's a good plan. I'm smart.
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[Hogsqueal spits in Jared's eyes to give him the sight to see the goblins]
Hogsqueal: [Hogsqueal laughs to himself] Nailed him! I have given you the sight, a gift only a hobgoblin can bestow.
Jared Grace: [Jared wipes off the gooey spit] Oh, gross!
Hogsqueal: You're welcome. Now, let's go!