Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Name: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family
Released: September 30, 2016
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Allison Janney, Asa Butterfield, Chris O'Dowd, Ella Purnell, Eva Green

2016

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: September 30, 2016 | PG-13

Starring: Allison Janney, Asa Butterfield, Chris O'Dowd, Ella Purnell, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Samuel L. Jackson, Terence Stamp

Summary: When Jake (Asa Butterfield) discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies.When Jake (Asa Butterfield) discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is. [20th Century Fox]… Expand

Director: Tim Burton

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 127 min

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Brian Truitt

Sep 29, 2016

This is pretty much Burton doing an "X-Men" movie, with a plucky yesteryear vibe and evil Samuel L. Jackson thrown in for extra fun. Read full review

The Guardian Jordan Hoffman

Sep 25, 2016

We get the playfulness of seeing quirky magic powers mixed with the familiarity of how a time loop plays out. Add in Burton’s authorial visual stamp and what we’ve got is an extremely pleasing formula. It gels as Tim Burton’s best (non-musical) live-action movie for 20 years. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Sep 29, 2016

The relatable theme of the magical misfit may not be entirely original. But as brought to life by Burton, Riggs’s fictional vision of a world in which the nonconformist can flourish serves as both a self-portrait of the auteur and a “Wonderland”-like looking glass in which many in the audience will no doubt see a reflection of themselves. Read full review

Peter Travers

Sep 29, 2016

The film feels overstuffed and way too familiar, with Burton repeating tricks from his greatest hits (think Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands). And the fun runs out much before the film ends. But stick with it just for those times when Burton flies high on his own peculiar genius. Read full review

The Playlist Nick Schager

Oct 1, 2016

This adaptation of Ransom Riggs’ children’s-lit novel offers up merely serviceable studio spectacle, minus any of Burton’s former malevolent mad-genius spirit. Read full review

Matt Donato

Sep 26, 2016

With Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Tim Burton focuses all his energy on a dusty, far-too-droll buildup that's far from worth whatever short-lived excitement his finale brings. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Sep 25, 2016

This adventure should have been spooky and witty and exciting, but instead it’s just dreary and dull. Peculiarity has rarely been this tedious. Read full review

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Castiel_Angel

Oct 9, 2016

Wicked! Absolutely loved this film. I will admit as a huge fan of the books it was a bit strange because there is a bunch of new and changed material but it did not make me like the movie any less. I think they actually got kinda creative with it. There was only one flaw I really could notWicked! Absolutely loved this film. I will admit as a huge fan of the books it was a bit strange because there is a bunch of new and changed material but it did not make me like the movie any less. I think they actually got kinda creative with it. There was only one flaw I really could not seem to get over and it was them switching Emma and Olive's power but other than that I don't see anything wrong with this movie. Most movies do not follow the books there is a lot of changes to it.… Expand

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fapat_77

Jan 15, 2017

OMG! so imaginative, and intriguing. This movie blew me away. I want a sequel. I've never seen a plot like this. Picture, plot, and cast wise... perfect. Wouldn't change a thing.

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ozymandias79

Dec 6, 2016

This a good movie except for the lead male actor. He is terrible. The kid needs more acting lessons. Everyone else's great performances highlight it even more. How did they get the casting so wrong for the main character? Disappointing. Maybe Sam Jackson should mentor the kid.

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CineAutoctono

Jun 18, 2017

"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" was a good movie, although the story is little, that the plot, the performances, and the photography were good, and I went into the adventure of the peculiar children, and I liked the important parts of the plot.

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LinttaFlamingo

Sep 30, 2016

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a hit or miss. You either like it or hate it. It has the Tim Burton weirdness in it that we all know and love, and it has the gorgeous look. But it starts very slow and the movie is literally just pouring information on you, and only then we getMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a hit or miss. You either like it or hate it. It has the Tim Burton weirdness in it that we all know and love, and it has the gorgeous look. But it starts very slow and the movie is literally just pouring information on you, and only then we get to see the actual home of Miss Peregrine and her peculiar children. And then the movie gives us a plot that doesn't really feel like it connects. Or maybe it does, I have no idea. It's definitely a hit or miss. The best parts of the movie are the scenes with Miss Peregrine or Samuel L Jackson.… Expand

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Jess_Hill

Oct 2, 2016

I'll preface this with the fact that I read the book a few days ago, so the very significant differences between book and film are very fresh, and as such, vastly more annoying. Regardless, this was a disappointing film which, sadly, began with promise. Green is exceptional as always, butI'll preface this with the fact that I read the book a few days ago, so the very significant differences between book and film are very fresh, and as such, vastly more annoying. Regardless, this was a disappointing film which, sadly, began with promise. Green is exceptional as always, but the pacing drags, the rest of the cast are lacklustre, and the second half is abysmal. The character design is well executed, and the visual aesthetic is more restrained and refined than other recent Burton films, which was pleasing to see. This might be more enjoyable if you haven't read the novel, though I suspect that it wouldn't be by much. 4.37/10… Expand

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Lemonaid

Oct 31, 2016

This movie is trash which is all too typical of Tim Burton's film making these days. Eva green shines in this role and delivers her lines with authority and confidence, which is why it is such a shame to see her vast talent wasted on such a lazily written and lackluster movie.

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