Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Movie Review 

If Tim Burton directed an X-Men movie, but hated the X-Men.

I guess Asa's character was the actual audience. I never like when they do that. I like a strong lead

I recommend the book highly, it's probably much better than film.

That's too bad that Jake didn't get translated well from book to film. In the book he's really funny and interesting, at one point before he even meets the Peculiars he actually starts crying, so yeah, he's supposed to be a well rounded character.

We all know the only reason Tim Burton still makes movies is to help Hot Topic come out with their next clothing collection.

"Strange school" It.. wasn't a school tho?

Stuckmann's theater for RU-vid critics- Movie review

As a fan of the book, I'm disappointed with the ending. The book does not end that way, which leads to the two other sequels. I don't know how they will make sequel for the movie (not that they said they will), but the ending was just too bland.

Read the book. Get your wife to read the book. Enjoy the photos. Please.

They made Emma into this princess-ish, flirtatious, and (quite literally) air-headed love interest, and in service of what? Of making her seem more... demure...? They also took away so much of the creepiness and suspense, replacing most of the would-be-terrifying moments with instances of comedy. And the movie practically ADMITS it wasn’t any good, because it closed all of the (pardon my puns here) LOOPS that would allow it to branch into a series that is serviceable and tell a, if not exact, than a SIMILAR story to the books. It just depends on those people who loved the books (and the actors, AND the directors) to buy a ticket, and once those people (that were hoping for a better piece of content) watch the movie and decide they don’t like it much, the movie just makes it impossible for it to have a sequel because it KNOWS that you will not be coming back. On the positive side, however, I really did enjoy the designs of the Hollowgast, though they could have been a bit more “rotten” and “aged” in my opinion. The wights, for me, looked cheesy and comical, and I DESPISED how they kept their peculiar powers after becoming Hollows. That’s not even close to canonical, and it simply existed in the films to make them appear more threatening. The fight between the skeletons and the Hollows existed more for laughs than anything else. The main character, in my opinion, wasn’t engaging at all... he seemed very bored with the world he was in. What did I love...? Eva Green as Miss.Peregrine. Her, and the Hollow designs, and that’s it. Anyway, thank you for coming to my Ted Talk 😅 If you enjoyed this movie, or if our opinions clash, that is 100% fine! It’s awesome that you found a film that you love, this is simply my humble opinion. Have a great day, everyone!

Why were you smiling in the thumbnail if you were dissapointed?

The first Act of the movie was absolutely fantastic and hit every target they aimed for. My eyes were just glued to the screen in awe and I thought to myself: "I LOVE this movie!" Then the whole plot happened and they left the loop and I and said. "I love these characters.. Just the characters."

I saw the cover of the book and heard that Tim Burton would direct an adaptation and I was like "this looks somber and interesting, maybe it will be good." Then I saw the movie poster and was like "this will be dark shadows all over again..."

Shoutout to all the people that read the book and came into the theater with such high expectations, just to have them shattered

Zod's Snapped Neck would be at this house

please read the book its so much better // the book was amazing, it was constantly something cool or creepy or interesting and you just kept wanting to read more and more into this completely different world, and the second book especially really got kinda unnerving and scary but I feel the movie changed so much like I can already tell they took out some characters, switched two of the major characters powers (which was a mistake because emma who is the protagonist needs her fire powers later in the story) and changed their ages (idrc about that) and idk man I'll have to come back and continue my rant after I've watched the movie, but when I watched the trailer I was honestly kinda pissed at first because it felt like a whimsical happy fairy tale instead of a cool creepy mystery anyways rant over

I am so sorry but i HATED the movie. The reason is because i read the books and the books were SO much better. I hated the Emma Olive change and i liked Enoch in the book. Please read the book it is a lot better.

It's not even like Chihiro could've just left the spirit world if she wanted to

Now that you mentioned it...CHRIS PLEASE DO A REVIEW OF SPIRITED AWAY

You should do a review for Big Fish! It's such a great movie.. Cheers from Chicago! -Z

I personally loved the film. Seeing it again on Friday.

Honestly, I went into this movie blind. I had never read the books, and seen no trailers for the movie. I only got exposed to it from Game Theory, and when I got into the theater, my expectations were low. But I have to say, leaving the theater, I loved it. It exceeded my expectations greatly, and I was honestly surprised.

I've bought the book once. But its illustrations freaked me so much out I've never touched it again.

Remember when Tim Burton was a GOOD director?

Great video Chris. Was wondering if you could make a video on the MPAA system. Thanks.

They changed the ending? The first book's ending is better then because in the books, they travel through time loops. He returns only at the end of the final book. Well, disappointing I guess.

Both Eva Green and Asa Butterfield look like they we're made to be in Tim Burton movies.

Damn it 2016!!! Can there be a highly anticipated movie that actually turns out good??!!!! All we've had is Civil War. The rest were either okay or worse.

Leafy has no chin.

This movie makes my heart hurt, the second I saw the trailer since I've read the books and they fucking ruined it, badly. It's too colorful and child like, it's supposed to be a darker thriller. I haven't seen it but the main love interest girl is supposed to be a fire starter, not the one that floats, she's way fucking cooler than the floaty girl. Plus Miss. Peregrine is an older woman, like a grandma, not a hot Eva Green. Maybe it's good on it's own but they should've called it something else.

I really like Eva Green from her role as Vanessa in Penny Dreadful.

You liked Sweeney Todd? Awesome

I personally quite liked it. Wasn't as great as Batman or Edward Scissorhands, but pretty enjoyable nonetheless. I'd give it a B+.

wow... did you even watched spirited away? you totally don't remember the plot, Chris.

the whole reason she was in that world in spirited away was so she could go back on that walk with her parents

Most of the things he's complaining about are in the book. Maybe if he read it then he would understand.

I have never seen the film, but I have read the book. The book is very interesting but you need to play very close attention when you are reading it because every detail counts

I think the movie wasn't THAT bad. Go watch it and you'll understand why the main character decided to go back to his "boring normal life". Certain things happened because he went back, so it's needed to be in the movie. The visual is great and there were fun moments and some cool action scenes. Asa did a great job as a main lead. The only problem for me was just the writing near the end. Like everything could be explained a bit better. For this is also a time travel movie, there were time paradoxes all over the place and those plot holes I just can't ignore.

Gonna call it: C-

Just saw this movie, and it was the dumbest thing ever - even for a kids movie. The "invisible" monsters cast shadows, so why not just throw powder on them, or paint. Problem solved. Also, they aren't arrow-proof, bomb proof, or anything proof. So why - in 1943 - don't anyone have guns to defend themselves? The head mistress uses a crossbow rather than a Tommy gun, a Mauser, a Sten "Grease" gun, or any contemporary weapon?

I read the book, and I loved it and then I was exited to see the movie, then when I saw it I was a little disappointed.

Trailers didn't engaged me to this movie, and it seems the movie is not good.

i sexualy identify as half dog half honda civic and half attack helicopter

This film was based at a book right?

Please review Coraline. It's a very underrated animated film and I am anxious for you opinion.

This movie literally changed pretty much everything from the book especially Emma and olive

Allegiant's failure will probably be putting a halt to final book adaptation splits

The book is extremely different to the film. They have changed so much about the story but the film is still very good

who here likes pancakes? ✋

I read the book, and Jake does go back and forth between past and present for awhile. In the book they showed this conflict of wether or not to stay or go. I guess they totally forgot about that in the film.

lol Harry didnt cast a spell, Harry did only ask questions and stuff, he WAS a boring character

The books are really good! The first one did have some pacing issues, which sounds like translated to the film unfortunately. I really hope we get a second movie because that's my favorite of the books. It has some elements to it that I think would be great on screen! Fingers crossed!

You summed up everything I was feeling about this movie. And this is coming from someone who read-- and loved-- the books.

I 100% RECOMMEND TO READ THE BOOKS! They're so good! Jake is less annoying and you get to see much more about all of the characters and their dynamics! I was really annoyed that Hugh and Fiona (bee boy and plant girl) were so young and weird, their dynamic in the book is a lot of fun. Also, the books have photographs in them which were found online and in junk stores by the author! 10/10 books, like a film in book form, they're really visual and wonderful.

Chris did not read his comments on the first HP movie. Harry did not cast a single spell.

THE BOOK WAS AMAZING! I KEPT RE-READING IT! And that was why I was a little disappointed in the movie because it did not satisfy me at all. ~~~SPOILERS AHEAD~~~ Emma was supposed to be fierce, she tried to kill Jacob when they first met, she didn't know that Abe was dead and when she knew she was devastated about it, they didn't even emphasize Emma's relationship with Abe. They also didn't do "Raid The Village" where they all except Emma raid the village which I wanted to see :(. They also didn't emphasize on the fact that Millard has memorized everything and what everyone would do every day in the village. And Emma was sending Abe letters that were inappropriate at the time because he was already married and Franklin and Susie saw these letters and were outraged. The movie was just too short and they could've added more scenes from the book that were iconic. And the little ones also didn't get enough screen time. Jacob and Emma were boring in the movie, they were much more interesting in the book, they would argue about some things and Jacob even snuck in Emma's room just to find out what was going on because Emma didn't tell Jacob anything unlike in the movie where Emma would just keep answering Jacob's questions which was really really boring. There were so many details missing that I was looking for in the movie. But even though this happened, I'm still hoping for a sequel. I just want to see what will happen and the new characters.

Chris Stuckmann, you are a great reviewer. Please review The Outsiders. Keep doing what you love.

I came into this film with miniscule exoectatuons and was happily suprsed. The trailer doesn't spoil anything in the whole second half, the characters were great, the story kept me interested, and I honestly had a great time. The acting from Asa was absolutely atrocious in the first half of the film, that phone convo with his grandfather and his reaction upon seeing him were so awful I literally had to cover my ears and eyes. It (thankfully) got a whole lot better and Samuel L Jackson's character was hilarious and terrifying. He had some great one liners! Of course though, the star of the show was Eva Green.

BOOKS=PERFECT MOVIE=THE LESSER PERFECT SISTER

Does anyone else cringe every time Stuckmann says 'Har-mione'? Nice review tho.

THE BOOKS ARE AMAZING! READ THE BOOKS! THE MOVIE CHANGED A LOT OF STUFF ABOUT THE BOOKS AND DONT LIVE UP TO THEM!

I'm assuming he didn't read the novel

SPOILER ALERT!!!! THIS COMMENT WILL SPOIL PARTS OF THIS MOVIE!! I was really looking forward to the twin's role in this movie, but the whole "turn people into stone" power through me off. They have a creepy appearance, and I was hoping their peculiarity would be a bit more interesting. I am very happy with the fact that their powers were revealed at the end because it gave a nice effect, but I was expecting more. :/

To be fair, the whole point of Spirited Away was Chihiro wanting to go back to her boring life with her ordinary parents...

Did Johnny Depp cameo as Wolverine???

As far as I've seen on the trailers and stuff (I live in Chile, the movie is not available yet) some of the charactrs were changed or eliminated for the film, and the "going back to normal" is well explained in the book. Jacob has to act normal in front of his father, he was supposed to be recovering from a mental breakdown after his grandfather's death. So the trip (at least in the book) was to help him "recover" from that shock

Ed Wood- the greatest, and most underrated, Burton film

You know what, I think it's fair that he's always asking questions; it's a nice change of pace from this blank slate character being thrown into all this weird shit all at once and just being fine with all of it like it's as common as seeing like a dog. It seems more realistic for young people, and all people in general, to be curious.

But chris if jake isn''t boring how can people relate to him!!!!

They actually covered most of the first and second book along with a couple themes from the third. The first book ends after the kids get on the ship to rescue the ymbrynes, the second ends with the kids at the train station loop.

Miss Peregrine's Home is not a school, and you said it repeatedly. It's a refuge.

I remember the novel being wildly popular, this seemed right up Burton's alley! Shame it wasn't better!

wow I got here early for once

WOA! Stucky is pushing a million subscribers :O 75% there :D Way to go man!

Chris, do a teensy bit of research to find out how to pronounce people's names correctly so you don't come off as lazy. Or stupid. Or both. Or apathetic. Or unprofessional. Or other adjectives.

Chris, you should make more reviews like these where you relate things to other movies/pop culture stuff.

Can you do a classic review of American history x?

don´t worry, in the book Jake also spends all the time asking questions

Can you review Classic movies

Wow, the book is written by a guy named Ransom Riggs! Isn't that the coolest name ever? A Mel Gibson movie and a character! With that name you shouldn't write children's book, but instead be an action hero.

Samuel L. Jackson in this movie alone.....was worth the price of admission. Seriously he is hilarious and creepy like Pennywise the Clown.

Hi, thanks for telling me all about this movie. I know now, for sure, that I am going to totally stick to reading the book version, or all three book versions. That is the biggest problem with movies, there isn't enough time to properly develop the characters, or the backstory, so you wind up feeling like things are happening at random.

This was one of my favorite movies of the year. Loved everything about it. Yes it would've been nice if the twin little boys and the little girl got more story time, but I actually liked Jake's character. He was relatable because he was lonely and he led the group at the end of the movie with no more questions, but I understand why you find him boring. I was glad he went back into the real world for a little bit because that seemed more honest to me. Even if I found a cool world like that, I'd still visit home because it's where my family is. Even if his parents are shitheads, I don't blame him for returning to a world he understands and people he loves deep down. At least he went back to them at the end

Wow. Reviews like this prove why Stuckmann is probably one of the finest movie reviewers on the planet (in my opinion). The way he analyses movies and expresses his positives and negatives are amazing. Not to mention, his references and examples are spot on. Keep it up Stuckmann.

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Please read the book Chris because the story and characters in the book and WONDERFUL so if you actually want the full experience please read the book.

ingesting eyeballs? Eyes on the inside? hmmmmm

I agree with the part of returning to the present. Why would you wanna go back right after discovering all this amazing stuff!!!

Dude, you didn't even mention all the unrealistic shitty scenes of the movie. For example, when the children go through the port loop thing, they got to the amusement park where they all fight the monsters... While this is happening, the people in the amusement park are running away, the music in the park just keeps going as if there is no one that controls the park and would stop the music or warn the people that it is not safe (like it would have happened irl). The police never shows up after the fight goes on for a while and its just a stupid fighting scene itself. There is also plenty of stupid scenes and this is just a badly produced movie.. It deserves a D+ at most

The first book was absolutely amazing. I haven't read the rest, and I'm not sure I can handle it; one hollow gave me nightmares, a book called Hollow City sounds horrible.

I knew Tim Burton was going to screw it up

Can't believe you didn't even talk about the hollowgasts for one second.

PLEASE REVIEW THE PRESTIGE!

Chris, could you create a playlist of all your reviews scores that are A's, including A-, A and A+? The A+ only playlists is too narrow to include other films you really liked but were not perfect. I'd appreciate that immensely. Thanks!

Tim Burton is hit or miss? Nah, he has been an awful director for a decade now. His visual direction is still fuckin amazing but holy shit, what happened to his story-telling? He is basically Zack Snyder.

The strange thing about this movie is: In this movie, Emma is the one that floats, but in the BOOK, Emma is the one that can create fire. I still don't understand why they did this.

Dang it! I was afraid this would happen with this movie. As soon as I heard that Tim Burton was directing this film I immediately picked up the book and read it. I was extremely disappointed in the book. Like you said Jake is an extremely boring main character. I really hated that the book NEVER mentions the twins! Not once! And they have this really long build up of what could possibly be Jake's "peculiarity"? And when they reveal his "ability" at the end it was boring, and extremely disappointing. When I finished the book I felt empty like I had just finished reading a dictionary or something. I was hoping that they would improve on this story in the movie. But based on your review it sounds like they didn't improve it at all. :(

I haven't seen neither the video nor the movie yet. But please tell me you like it. I really need this movie to be good. I want Tim Burton back!!!

This movie is an absolute insult to what the story is supposed to be. Everything is wrong with it. Btw if putting yourself in Jakes shoes it is absolutely normal that he’s always lost and scared. You of course don’t know this but the story isn’t supposed to be bright and beautiful. T. B. was the last person in the world to direct this movie. You CAN NOT say that the book and the movie are not the same when the book is literally the script, the whole vibe of this story is messed up and makes me angry af. Please read the book if you do, it will change your life. The movie is honestly trash. -F that’s what I say.

For me this film now that you're describing it should've been like the anime "Demi Chan" which I actually saw last year and I loved. The character of Jake could be like Takahashi who's incredibly interested in these Demis and develops strong connections with them while learning about them. Honestly Chris you should give that anime a look it's really good