Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

love this movie SO MUCH.
i was really looking foward to the series on netflix but got severely disappointed

Jim is the most versatil actor

Beautiful story with beautiful scenography. Reminds me a lot of Tim Burton's style..

Funny, clever & very fresh ideas make this a highly entertaining watch.

I thoroughly enjoyed this, but it's missing that little extra something special which stops it from being rated higher.

'Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events' offers a lot and does a load of respectable things. Jim Carrey is the perfect actor to play the villain here, his performance is super even though I still think he had more in his locker to show off. Enjoyable nonetheless.

The two younger members of the cast, Liam Aiken and Emily Browning, are good in their corresponding roles of Klaus and Violet. I initially found the dialogue for toddler Sunny amusing, but it did get repetitive after a while. There's a couple of other parts that familiar people play nicely, namely Timothy Spall (Poe), Billy Connolly (Montgomery), Meryl Streep (Josephine) and Cedric the Entertainer (Constable) - Dustin Hoffman even appears for a cameo. Excellent overall casting, it must be said.

I even liked Jude Law, who I've (as of this review) always found more annoying than anything else. Here, he is terrific as Lemony Snicket himself - Law has an ideal voice for narration.

As you can see, there's a lot to be entertained by in this film. However, as noted at the top, there's just simply something that it is absent. I feel it should've been funnier and larger, with much more lustre and lure. Not incredibly far away from being an outstanding production, in truth.

Dark, twisted, eccentric kids' fare that throws enough bones to the parents for all to have a good time. Loaded up with surprise cameos, it's still quite clearly Jim Carrey's show and he dives in with typical reckless abandon. Throwing back to his early days on In Living Color, Carrey dons half a dozen ridiculous, over-the-top disguises in his ongoing pursuit of the three young, crafty protagonists. Oddly enough, his primary role as the sadistic actor Count Olaf is the least entertaining of the bunch. Even still, his work breathes further life into a film that was already bubbling over with the stuff.

With a Burton-esque sense of humor, a rich, vibrant plot that never seems to take a break and some grand, convincing special effects, it's a gothic fairy tale with a little something for everybody.

A great film, with an extremely captivating story and exceptional performances, with emphasis on Jim Carrey's fantastic performance. The scenery and costumes are incredible, adding to the experience. In short, I highly recommend watching this film.

Worth a watch, doubt I'll re-watch it tho

Nice movie. However the books are far better!!

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events is a good movie that stands well on its own, offering a visually engaging and delightfully dark adaptation of the beloved book series. The film strikes a perfect balance between whimsical humor and a gothic atmosphere, making for an entertaining and immersive experience.

Jim Carrey’s portrayal of Count Olaf is a standout element, bringing his signature over-the-top charisma to the role. His performance adds both humor and menace, making Olaf a memorable and unpredictable antagonist. The film’s aesthetic, with its stylized sets and unique visual storytelling, captures the quirky and grim tone of the books, creating a world that feels both fantastical and unsettling.

While some elements of the story feel rushed due to the challenge of condensing multiple books into a single movie, the film still manages to retain the core essence of the Baudelaire children’s unfortunate journey. The narration, witty dialogue, and clever twists make it engaging for both younger audiences and longtime fans of the series.

Overall, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events is an enjoyable watch that successfully brings the eccentric world of the books to life. Even without a detailed memory of previous adaptations, it stands as a solid and entertaining film in its own right.