Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
70 %
Reviews Counted: 148 Fresh: 103 Rotten:45 Average Rating: 6.6/10
Consensus:
The film adaptation of the popular books is winning raves for its set design and a wry comic charm that mitigates some morbid images. However, some have panned the film as smug and overcooked.
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Theatrical Release: Dec 17, 2004 Wide
Box Office: $118,461,298
Synopsis: Directed by Brad Siberling, LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS follows the Baudelaire orphans--Violet (Emily Browning), Klaus (Liam Aiken), and baby Sunny (played by twins Kara and Shelby Hoffman)--as they are followed by the wicked Count Olaf (Jim Carrey). A distant... [More]
Genre: Childrens
Starring: Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep, Jude Law, Billy Connolly, Liam Aiken
Buy It On DVD
Reviews
Comment
We can be grateful that the series has given Carrey one of his better vehicles in recent years, and that Carrey has risen to the occasion so well.
09/27/06
Click to read the article
06/24/06
...Carrey delivers a broad performance that's more distracting than anything else.
12/31/05
Click to read the article
09/26/05
Click to read the article
07/29/05
...recognizes that it’s okay to present scariness, gloominess and sadness, as long as you present strong, pure hearted children whose inherent cleverness cuts through it all.
07/25/05
Not many children’s movies center on recently orphaned children delivered to the home of a homicidal thespian. Then again, not many children’s movies are as good as this one.
06/02/05
'Inteligente, divertida y arriesgada en su propuesta visual y temática, es una aventura que no se pueden perder'
04/04/05
Un filme divertido y hermosamente fotografiado, pero un poco “o un mucho” sobreactuado y finalmente, un tanto simplón.
01/28/05
"Lemony Snicket" falls short of the Potter movies. Gone missing is the magic.
01/24/05
Aqui está um projeto que praticamente implorava para ser comandado por Tim Burton e estrelado por Johnny Depp.
01/20/05
Though Brad Silberling can't rein in Jim Carrey's annoying mugging, he's redeemed by his film's strong, tenderly handled themes, brilliant look and literary-minded smarts.
01/18/05
Related Forums
LEMONY SNICKET: a series of unfortunate events occurred when I walked in & sat down-
by: Darko, Donnie 6/28/05
by: Darko, Donnie 6/28/05
Pictures
Trailers & Clips
News
Critical Consensus: "911" Is A (Mildly Funny) Joke; Count "23" Out
posted by Tim Ryan February 22, 2007
This week at the movies, we've got wacky cops ("Reno 911!: Miami"), numerological tension ("The...
posted by Tim Ryan February 22, 2007
This week at the movies, we've got wacky cops ("Reno 911!: Miami"), numerological tension ("The...
Critical Consensus: "Superman" And "Devil" Are Certified Fresh
posted by Tim Ryan June 29, 2006
This week's wide releases both involve publishing. In "The Devil Wears Prada," the setting is a fashion...
posted by Tim Ryan June 29, 2006
This week's wide releases both involve publishing. In "The Devil Wears Prada," the setting is a fashion...
"Narnia" Kids Talk Sequels and DVDs
posted by Scott Weinberg April 07, 2006
USA Today recently ran a breakdown of what can be found in the new 2-disc Chronicles of Narnia DVD, but when the topic of...
posted by Scott Weinberg April 07, 2006
USA Today recently ran a breakdown of what can be found in the new 2-disc Chronicles of Narnia DVD, but when the topic of...
Critical Consensus: "Dick & Jane" Not Much Fun; "Cheaper" Is Bankrupt
posted by Tim Ryan December 21, 2005
This week's wide releases include a remake ("Fun With Dick and Jane") and a sequel to a remake...
posted by Tim Ryan December 21, 2005
This week's wide releases include a remake ("Fun With Dick and Jane") and a sequel to a remake...
Around the Network
• Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events at Rotten Tomatoes
• Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events at IGN
• Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events at AskMen
• Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events at IGN
• Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events at AskMen
IGN RSS Feeds