Review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) by Dspratlin — 19 Nov 2016
What’s it about?
Imagine if Tim Burton made an X-Men movie. What did I think? A delightful flight of fancy that will tickle both the heart and imagination, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a welcome breath of fresh air. We’veWhat’s it about?
Imagine if Tim Burton made an X-Men movie.
What did I think?
A delightful flight of fancy that will tickle both the heart and imagination, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a welcome breath of fresh air. We’ve had a glut of children’s books becoming franchises but this one has the right mix of intelligence and whimsy that will leave people of all ages wanting more. Masterful performances from an all-star cast make it hard to single out individuals but special mention should be made of Eva Green whose sudden jerky movements mimic the peregrine falcon she transforms into wonderfully.
The few faults – the climax isn’t as big as one would hope and the concept of time is a bit ‘wibbly wobbly’ – are minor and easily overlooked once you lose yourself in a world of hidden secrets and incredible powers. It’s very understated for Tim Burton, who seems more focused on the story than excessive quirk, but any movie that makes you want to immediately buy the books is doing something right.
This review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) was written by Dspratlin on 19 Nov 2016.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children has generally received positive reviews.
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