 
I’ve been extremely disappointed with the recent batch of fantasy films based on bestselling children’s books. The Chronicles of Narnia, Bridge to Terabithia, Arthur and the Invisibles - it seems like the movie studios are trying to capture the magic of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. They are looking for a family friendly film that could be fleshed out into a franchise. But they haven’t been able to get it right, YET at least. The good news is that The Golden Compass is nearing the horizon, and I’m pretty sure that movie is going to deliver (hey, I could be wrong - I have been before).
And today Nickelodeon/Paramount brings us the movie trailer for The Spiderwick Chronicles. The film is of course based on Holly Black and Tony Diterlizzi’s bestselling children’s book series about three kids who battle goblins and other magical creatures who are after Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide. From the look of the trailer, this film might deliver on the promises made in the deceptive marketing for Bridge to Terabithia. And Mean Girls director Mark Waters knows how to make a good teen/childrens flick. Check out the new trailer after the jump. Tell me what you think. One thing is for sure, those giant toad creatures are creepy.
Check out the trailer in High Definition at Yahoo Movies.
July 9th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
Well, if the film is as good as the trailer, we’re in for a treat.
July 10th, 2007 at 8:02 am
Its great, but how do i find the url for it
July 10th, 2007 at 9:12 am
Man, Freddie Highmore is getting himself in to everything. Lets hope he goes from being a good child actor to a good adult actor and not like most who just disappear or become terrible after 21.
Sidenote: Chronicles was not THAT terrible.
July 14th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Does anyone know if the movie covers the entire series, part of the series or
just the first book?
December 27th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
More of the same. Why not a Forgotten Realms movie?
January 5th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
this looks great!! and i’m seeing it before it comes out in theathers! hahaha to you all..i’m going to be in the newspapper too! the papper that i’m going to be in is going to be coming out in may so watch out for me!! hahaha
January 7th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
wow i think that freedy is really brave to go into the basement like he did i would neverdo that i really want to see this movie
January 7th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
freedy is awsome
January 21st, 2008 at 7:36 pm
That is awsome I cant wait to see it. I’ve read all the books and
there really really good!
February 20th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Does anyone know where this was filmed?
February 20th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Montréal, Québec, Canada
February 20th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Oh thank you so much! ^^
April 21st, 2008 at 12:14 pm
i´m doing an exersice of my english institute about this movie but i can´t rember about it can you explain me but in a few text please thanks
July 1st, 2008 at 1:36 am
I was confused with this movie unless I missed it when I went to the restroom but there was no mention as to how she was there grand aunt was their grandfather or grandmother a younger sibling?
Did the kid’s grand aunt’s asian mother remarry after Mr.Spiderwick went missing? who knows