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The Spiderwick Chronicles is a fantasy adventure movie released in 2008. The movie is based on the children's book series of the same name written by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. The movie stars Freddie Highmore as Jared and Simon, Sarah Bolger as Mallory, and David Strathairn as Arthur Spiderwick. The story begins with the Grace family relocating to a dilapidated house inherited from their great-uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Jared, the middle child of the family, discovers a book in the attic, which belonged to Arthur Spiderwick. The book is about the existence of magical creatures in the world, and warns against the dangers of revealing their existence to humans.

Jared soon learns that the book is not just a fancy myth, but is, in fact, true. He meets a mischievous brownie named Thimbletack, who is angry with the family for disturbing the Spiderwick estate. Jared soon realizes the seriousness of the situation when his twin brother Simon is kidnapped by goblins. The family must return Simon, navigate through the magical world hidden in their backyard, and protect themselves from the creatures that want to harm them.

Further, the children discover that the Ogre Mulgarath (voiced by Nick Nolte) is trying to obtain Arthur Spiderwick's book to gain control of the magical world and enslave its creatures to do his bidding. The Grace family must do everything in their power to stop the Ogre from obtaining the book, ensuring the safety of the magical creatures and themselves.

As they discover and navigate through the magical world, the Grace family meets different creatures, including griffins, trolls, and fairies. The children are also introduced to Hogsqueal (voiced by Seth Rogen), an ill-tempered hobgoblin who helps them on their quest.

Throughout the movie, each character faces their own personal battles, and each child must overcome their fears and self-doubt to help their family. Jared, previously a troubled child and the cause of much turmoil in his family, finds his place as the hero in his family and gains respect from his older sister and twin brother. Mallory, a budding fencing enthusiast, uses her skills to protect the family and becomes a confident leader.

The movie boasts impressive special effects and stunning visuals that effectively transport the audience into the magical world. The actors' performances bring the characters to life, and the film's charming and adventurous tone is sure to entertain the whole family. The movie is rated PG, and aside from some intense moments and peril, it is a safe bet for young audiences.

The Spiderwick Chronicles is an engaging and entertaining fantasy-adventure movie that offers action, humor, and a heartwarming family story that will undoubtedly captivate viewers. The characters' journey through magical worlds with vibrant creatures proves to be enchanting and exciting, and the family's bonding experience will surely leave audiences with a smile on their face.

The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 kids & family movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5 and a MetaScore of 62.