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Based on the bestselling series of children's fantasy novels of the same name by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES follows the adventures of the Grace family, newly transplanted from New York City to an inherited home in the remote New England woods. Angry with his mother (Mary-Louise Parker) about the move, the sulky Jared (Freddie Highmore) begin to explore the strange old house, and discovers a magical tome written by his great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick (David Strathairn). Soon Jared and his twin brother, Simon (also played by Highmore with the aid of seamless special effects), are drawn into a realm of goblins, boggarts, and ogres--a reality that coexists with the human world. By the time the boys' older sister, Mallory (Sarah Bolger), is in on their secret, the siblings are steeped in a conflict with the evil shape-shifting ogre Mulgarath (Nick Nolte), who will stop at nothing to get Spiderwick's book.Directed by Mark Waters (THE HOUSE OF YES, MEAN GIRLS) and scripted in part by lauded filmmaker John Sayles (THE SECRET OF ROAN INISH), SPIDERWICK succeeds as an engaging kid-oriented movie that also offers up genuine thrills and chills for adults. Highmore and Bolger impressively mask their British and Irish accents, respectively, and display a convincing brother/sister bond, while Martin Short and Seth Rogen provide comic relief as the voices of unlikely CGI allies. Intentionally smaller in scope than other like-minded literary adaptations such as THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA and THE GOLDEN COMPASS, SPIDERWICK is rooted in a beautifully earthy, antique aesthetic that provides the perfect setting for its likable protagonists and bizarre-yet-naturalistic creatures.Product Identifiers
UPC0097361325941
eBay Product ID (ePID)65745700
Product Key Features
ActorFreddie Highmore
EditionFull Screen
RatingG
Movie/TV TitleSpiderwick Chronicles
DirectorMark Waters
FormatDVD
Release Year2008
GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatFull Frame
Leading RoleFreddie Highmore
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20080624
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- 29 Nov, 2017
Love, Love, Love it!!
Me, my husband and kids have loved this movie from the very first time we watched it together, I'm thrilled to have the DVD again and can't wait until this week's family game and movie night to watch it!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Jun, 2016
amusing
This is one of my favorite movies. I make fabric and clay dolls so the critters are what I study as I enjoy the movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 May, 2019
It's an awesome movie.
This is a wonderful movie. Watched on Netflix and did not think I would like it but I love it. It's an excellent movie. It has a little bit of everything in it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Aug, 2024
Entertaining but needed more story.
Not the best adaptation of the book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Mar, 2024
It's horrible and needs to be replaced.
It is so scratched up it won't play. I have asked for a newer one. But no reply yet.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Nov, 2017
Pleased
Neat little movie, bought it for the grand babies but I like it as wellVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Oct, 2020
The perfect movie for the whole family.
It is a wonderful movie. It's funny and a really well made family movie. I would recommend it to anyone.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Mar, 2018
DVD Skips
Love this movie! Great price but the DVD is very very scratched and did start to skip durning the movie which sucked. ☹️
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Aug, 2016
Great movie!
Fitting for family. Entertaining, fun characters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jun, 2024
Great movie
Great movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
