SKETCH
Based upon the popular book series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, THE SPIEDERWICK CHRONICLES stars Freddie Highmore (AUGUST RUSH) as twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, who move into a spooky old mansion passed on to them by their great-uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Together they investigate strange happenings and soon discover fairies, ogres and other mythical creatures that live both in and outside the house.

EXTRAS?
“Spiderwick: It’s All True!”, “It’s A Spiderwick World!”, “Meet the Clan”, “Making Spiderwick”, “The Magic of Spiderwick”, “A Final Word of Advice”, “Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide”, plus a deleted scene.

VERDICT?
An amazing blend of fantasy and snappy action scenes, including the incredible goblin battle which recalls HOME ALONE, elevate SPIDERWICK out of the tired fantasy genre which seems to be inescapable these days. Worry not if you haven’t read the books (but you should – they rock!), it’s breezy to follow and easy on the eyes.

Paramount Home Entertainment