Title:
The Spiderwick Chronicles

Release Date:
February 14, 2008

Produced By:
Mark Canton, Larry Franco, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Karey Kirkpatrick

Directed By:
Mark Waters

Cast:
Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Joan Plowright, David Strathairn, Seth Rogen, Martin Short

Genres:
Science-Fiction/Fantasy 

Studio:
Paramount Pictures

Distributors:
Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies

U.S. Box Office:
$44,076,043

Official Website:
http://www.spiderwickchronicles.com/

Synopsis:

Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mom) leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate what''s really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and of the creatures that inhabit it.

Strengths

•    after Harry Potter, I think, this is another fictitious treat for the viewers
•    highly exciting and adventurous
•    genuine performance by the young british kid
•    a mind-blowing imagination made real with an exemplary cinematography
•    a powerful entertainer for all age-groups except a few, the little ones with a sensitive heart
•    highly exciting action scenes and those energetic chasing scenes make you glued to your chairs
•    the director has skilfully managed to draw out anything and everything out of the movie that he purposed to

Flaws

•    Its hard to highlight any negative aspects of the movie so far
•    But yes, there is one thing, do not take to take your small kids for this movie, as it is too scary for them at certain times
•    Rest, the movie is excellent to watch for!