Review of The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) by Gary S — 08 May 2012

I didn't think they incorporated the fantasy into the reality enough, story-wise. It should always be a world effecting ours but mostly separate.

This review of The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) was written by Gary S on 08 May 2012.

The Spiderwick Chronicles has generally received positive reviews.

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