Review of The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) by Mary T — 10 Nov 2012

Freddie Highmore has me at hello. He could be filmed playing with a paper bag and I am certain it would be wonderful.

This review of The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) was written by Mary T on 10 Nov 2012.

The Spiderwick Chronicles has generally received positive reviews.

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By Adam R (2,773) on 15 Nov 2018

A strange fantasy film that I thought would be better than it was. Watchable, but not worth remembering. (First and only full viewing - 11/10/2012)…

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