Review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) by Ruth M — 21 Oct 2016

Best movie I've seen in theatres in a very long time. Intense and a bit scary at times. Not kid friendly at all, leave them at home.

This review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) was written by Ruth M on 21 Oct 2016.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children has generally received positive reviews.

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