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A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.
A young man named Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times. He finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As he explores the mysterious abandoned orphanage, he realizes its inhabitants are not only peculiar but also dangerous. Jacob must determine if these extraordinary children are his responsibility or if he should leave them to their fate.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Tim Burton's signature visual style and the imaginative premise. However, some found the plot to be uneven and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences were generally more receptive, enjoying the fantastical elements and the unique world-building.
Praised for its visually stunning and imaginative world-building characteristic of Tim Burton.
Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot and a lack of emotional depth in its characters.
Generally found to be an entertaining fantasy adventure, particularly for younger audiences.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's fantastical premise, striking visuals, and creative characters, finding it a charming and engaging adventure. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, the story could be a bit predictable or less impactful than other fantasy films.
Nominated for Best Fantasy Film at the Saturn Awards. Won a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie.
The elaborate set for Miss Peregrine's Home was built on a soundstage in Blackpool, England, and was designed to look like a grand, yet decaying, Victorian manor.
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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children offers a fascinating time-travel fantasy with strong visuals and decent performances, though it suffers from slow pacing and underwhelming conflict. Logical inconsistencies and overlooked details—...
A bunch of teens and children with weird special abilities like superheroes all in one house. Miss Peregrine is pretty much there mom. I hope they make a sequel because I would like to see more of there abilities then they showed in this mo...
This reminded me a bit of the "Golden Compass" (2007) as Asa Butterfield ("Jake") finds himself drawn to a sleepy island where he encounters the eponymous, magical, Eva Green who hosts a group of children of all ages with special quirks who...
**Despite the flaws, and some less than positive interpretations, it is a good film.** Tim Burton has already accustomed us to a surreal and fantastic style, and he almost always gives us very good films. This movie is no exception, givi...
Before I start I should perhaps mention that, although I consider this a family movie, it is perhaps a bit on the scary side for the youngest member of the family. Anyway, personally I liked the movie and so did my kids. It did have time ...
**The innocent peculiar children versus the monstrous peculiar adults.** I thought it should have been a Steven Spielberg film, but he would have compromised on the visually frightening negative characters. Particularly from the little c...
Well one certainly cannot accuse filmmaker Tim Burton from straying away from his trademark bizarre movie-making playbook. Perhaps Burton’s best asset when it comes to his brand of distinctive cinema is to faithfully maintain that solid sen...
_Miss Peregrine's_ could have done with a little more peculiarity. I understand that the lead is our door into this fantastical world, but a character can be relatable without being downright boring. Not an outright bad movie, but certainly...