The Spiderwick Chronicles
Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    91
    Director Mark Waters does a fine job meshing the fantastical with the quotidian.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    A well-crafted family thriller that is truly scary and doesn't wimp out.

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User Score
6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 6 out of 27
  1. aaronpaul121
    7
    This is a great movie with an intriguing plot, "good to weird" acting, great special effects and a whole lot of fantasy galore..........
  2. MichaelD
    4
    Didn't get my full attention. It's kind of dull and it's not the best fantasy movie I've ever seen.
  3. MovieLonely94
    8
    despite its dark tone, this movie impresses me as a fan of reading those books.
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