Review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) by Angie F — 29 Dec 2016

Only watched barely half. too choppy and the story was different from the book. not a fan.

This review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) was written by Angie F on 29 Dec 2016.

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

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