The Spiderwick Chronicles

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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

A well-crafted family thriller that is truly scary and doesn't wimp out.Read the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | David WiegandAdd Critic to Favorites

A mostly superb cast, superior special effects, a sparkling musical score and a fantasy-filled plot .Read the full review

ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites

Not great fantasy, but it's on more solid ground than "The Golden Compass" and will seem less baffling to some. There's enough here to keep adults engaged, which is an important component of any motion picture that wants to be known as "family entertainment."Read the full review

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