Rating of
3/4
The Spiderwick Chronicles review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 04/21/13
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 I guess I should have just told you the truth." The Spiderwick Chronicles shows how one boy can transform into he head of a family from a rude/annoying kid, lost time can still be replaced and that people should value what they have instead of being distracted with other things.
