Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events Movie
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On December 17, Christmas cheer takes a holiday.
Don't say we didn't warn you.
This Holiday, Christmas Cheer takes a break.
At last a holiday movie without all that pesky hope and joy.
Mishaps. Mayhem. Misadventures. Oh joy.
Ruinning Christmas December 17.
We're very concerned
Darkening theaters December 17.
Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire are three intelligent young children who receive terrible news that their parents have died in a fire and have left them an enormous fortune not to be used until the eldest child is of age. When they are sent to live with Count Olaf, a greedy distant relative, they soon learn he is trying to steal their fortune for himself.
| Jim Carrey | Count Olaf |
| Liam Aiken | Klaus |
| Emily Browning | Violet |
| Shelby Hoffman | Sunny |
| Jude Law | Lemony Snicket |
| Timothy Spall | Mr. Poe |
| Justice Strauss | |
| Billy Connolly | Uncle Monty |
| Meryl Streep | Aunt Josephine |
| Luis Guzmán | Bald Man |
| Jamie Harris | Hook-Handed Man |
| Craig Ferguson | Person of Indeterminate Gender |
| Jane Adams | White Faced Woman |
| Brad Silberling |
6.90 out of 10 (24236 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Jim Carrey excels himself in this wonderful movie
posted on 26 Aug 2009I was round my mates house when he decided to put on a movie and just said it's "Lemony Snicket's" and then the elf came on dancing all merrily. All i could do was look at my mate funny thinking that maybe he had lost it a bit but continued watching.Thankfully the gay elf disappeared and the real movie began and even at that point when the real movie began i had my doubts. Afterall i couldn't help but notice the Nickelodeon title at the beginning! I thought it was going to be something like 'Harriet The Spy'.Was i wrong! As soon as Jim Carrey came on screen the fun really did begin! In Lemony Snicket's Jim Carrey excelled himself and took his comedic acting to a whole new level with his character of the very evil actor Count Olaf. At this point in the movie i was wondering why i had never heard of this film let alone seen it. I usually know all movies that are out.It's about 3 children whose parents die in a suspicious fire and are given to potential parental guardians which usually doesn't turnout well because of Jim Carrey's evil character which is stalking them because he wants to be their guardian so he can kill them and get their inheritance.This movie is very magical in a way as it's not really set in a certain time or a certain place. Some of the costumes are from the 19th century but some of the technology is from the 1950's and onward. The locations in the movie are also wondrous like Aunt Josephine's house on the side of the cliff which didn't look very safe from the get go. The flesh eating leeches, Count Olaf's poor disguises and the conclusion of 'Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events' makes it a wonderful movie for both child and adult alike. Very fantastical indeed.
the bad beginning...and middle...and end
posted on 16 Aug 2009WOW. This movie was a an extreme letdown. The Lemony Snicket book series is an absolute masterpiece and to see such a masterpiece turned into such an awful movie is such a disappointment. Jim Carrey was most definitely not fit to play the part as Count Olaf. If you like the books, don't go see the movie because every time you think of Count Olaf you will think of Jim Carrey trying way too hard to be funny. Not only was this movie nothing like the book, it still would have been horrible if i knew nothing of the books. It is extremely boring, and this is absolutely Jim Carrey's worst role yet. Count Olaf isn't supposed to be a funny character, and if he was, Jim Carrey did a despicable job anyway. This movie is like staring at a brick wall. My only recommendation is that you stick to the extremely good books and don't waste your money on a movie that will have you jumping for joy when it is finally over.
Dark but compelling fantasy adventure
posted on 14 Aug 2009Having read none of the Lemony Snickett books, I was unsure of what to expect from this film.The film begins with a gentle introduction that quickly turns into a humorous, but noteworthy, disclaimer that the following film has dark underlying themes. The main characters are introduced (the three children) and almost instantly we are subjected to the news of the first in a series, or unfortunate events. The film is fast paced and sends the children from one unfortunate situation to another, with Jude Law doing a splendid job of narrating the story along the way. The children a likable and resourceful characters with good chemistry between the actors. You genuinely feel they care about each other and have a great desire to help each other out of these incredible situations.The real star of the show of course is Jim Carrey. This film provides the perfect platform for Mr Carrey to do what he does best, goof around and play over the top and outlandish characters. In this role Jim Carrey excels, never goofing off to much to undermine the credibility of the character, but being suitably over the top to convey the eccentric old count.Visually, the film is stunning, the sets look straight out of a Tim Burton film, the costumes are fantastic, the direction is splendid and does a fine job of progressing the story. The visual effects are tremendous and fit in with the tale perfectly, never distracting nor undermining.This film is quite dark for a children's film, but not dark in a sinister way, but dark in a spooky hallowe'en sort of way that kids love. Watching the film reminded me of reading Rhoal Dahl books as a child, with the over the top characters and out of this world situations.The plot of the film is fast paced, but contains good character development and plenty of action and adventure. I would recommend this film to children and adults alike.
Unfortunate Adaptation?
posted on 14 Aug 2009I have read several reviews regarding this film complaining about the fact that it doesn't stick close enough to the source material. Realistically, how many book-to-film adaptations do? Although I admit that the film does not contain all of the wit and dark charm of the books (I am currently reading the sixth volume, my children have just finished number 11), I really enjoyed this film. I had been anticipating it for quite some time, and this generally proves to cause me to feel let down by over-hype (Can you say, "Phantom Menace"?). This film, however, captured the overall spirit of the books quite nicely. Nobody, and I do mean nobody, could have captured the feel of an enormously failed actor quite as convincingly as Jim Carrey. Not only does he provide great comic scenes when adopting Count Olaf's disguises, but his sense of menace is wonderful.I agree with other reviewers that if you are looking for a picture perfect rendition of the books' events, look elsewhere. This film is more of an adaption of the plot of the first three books, mixing the timeline of the first book around the second and third. I applaud the books portraying children using their intelligence to figure things out rather that relying on magical powers. The movie also captured this quite well, showing each of the children using their natural abilities to solve their problems.A perfect movie? No. Certain dangerous situations from the books are completely omitted from the film that I think would have added a further degree of menace and sense of dread. Also, by cramming three books into one movie, the film can feel rushed at times.Minor problems aside, I truly enjoyed seeing this film with my family and am eagerly awaiting the next installment (how are they going to film the finale of the Miserable Mill?).
This movie is not worth seeing. Do not waste your money!!!
posted on 10 Aug 2009This movie has probably been one of the worst ones that I have seen in my entire life. The characters have no personality, and when they do: it is stupid. If you read the books, you will be greatly disappointed if you see this movie. They split the first book in half, and the relatives that they live with each stay alive for a total of two minutes each. Sunny has jokes that "come" out of her mouth so frequently, it is not funny any more. Violet was an okay person, but they had none of her inventions, and I'll bet that she said a total of 50 words the whole movie. Klaus was not good at all, he said nothing, and looked constipated the entire movie. And there were no colors in the movie, so it does not seem real. Gray, black, brown, and dark blue. That is about it. Nothing more. This movie stunk, so save your money for another show.
A Very Good Show - the audience is remembered
posted on 10 Aug 2009There are many things I personally enjoyed about this show - its visual style, its characters, etc. (I had not read any of the books prior to viewing this movie. I have since read the first two and still like the movie.)The thing I am most grateful for is the movie's producers remembered that Lemony Snicket's books are for children and that they would be attending it. For example, Jim Carrey's portrayal of Count Olaf is terrific - he is a creepy and eerie villain without being terrifying. This film was perfect for my children who enjoyed it immensely without having nightmares.
This movie was depressing
posted on 02 Aug 2009Imagine casting one of the funniest men in America to play a man who stalks three young orphans in a desperate attempt to kill them, thats right kill three young children.....pretty funny stuff right? How sick are we nowadays to see any entertainment value in this type of theme? No amount of sophistication or acting talent can make this theme a comedic event....I feel like I am in the twilight zone to think that people out there somehow enjoyed this film.How sick is Jim Carry to allow himself to be casted in this no talent film? Maybe Jim simply got paid enough. Hey Jim, the part where you slap the young boy so hard he falls ought to do great things for your career, remember what made you big Jim, wasn't it playing the basic nice guy comedic slob, well you blew it this time. You are not acadamy award winning actor material, so quit putting yourself into movies which "test" your acting limits, stick to what made you.The plot goes nowhere, Jim's comedic attempts are themselves a joke, the two oldest child actors are not star material. Cameo appearances should be reserved for truly great films, cameos in junk like this lowers our opinion how bright many of our big stars really are.A piece of depressing junk.
Tim Burton without... Tim Burton!
posted on 02 Aug 2009If someone had blinded me and took me to a preview of this movie and told me it was a Tim Burton movie I would have believed it. Still, in the end I would have left the theater with a bitter taste in my mouth. I mean the story is good, thanks to Lemony Snicket's (Daniel Handler) books, the sets are great, Jim Carrey is more calm than usual (thank god!)and Meryl Streep is wonderful as always. But still something would still be missing. The first thing I would notice would be the music. Far from Tim Burton's long time collaborator Danny Elfman, Thomas Newman in this case delivers a straightforward score with nothing to be remembered by. And you look at Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, The Nightmare Before Christmas or the incredible Big Fish you start to see the difference. After all Brad Silberling is the same man who gave us the poor Casper and the remake of the Wim Wenders classic Wings of Desire called City of Angels, that was once again a watchable movie but far from Wender's genius. Still it's a good enough movie for the holyday season so... have fun.
Don't believe how much I loved this film.
posted on 31 Jul 2009Lemony Snicket's A series of Unfortunate Events is a great film. Filled with a great cast. The film even has great newcomers. Including Liam Aiken(Who I preferred in this film) and Emily Browning(The Uninvited). The true performance is Jim Carrey's as Count Olaf. Olaf is an evil asshole who is trying to steal The Bauldilaire fortune. If you've ever read the books, then you should know this. I loved the books. But I actually thought the film was a lot better. A series of unfortunate events has a great cast also. I'll get to the cast in a second. This is definitely Brad Silebreigh's best film to date. He hasn't done the sequel yet for god knows what reason. I do hope he does it soon. There is speculation that he is doing an animation, which is a fine idea. Because the kids could return if it was a animation. I loved A series of unfortunate events, and I can't wait til the sequel. The cast includes: Jude Law(Narrator)(Closer, The Talented Mr. Ripley) Billy Connelly(The X-Files: I want to Believe) Meryl Streep(My favorite actress)(Mamma Mia!, Doubt) I love this film, and I wont deny it. It wasn't a success with critics either, but it should've been. Jim Carrey gives one of his best performances, and I think you should see this film.The Plot:When the Bauldilaire mansion is burnt down, killing their parents, The Bauldilaire Orphans are sent to live with there Uncle Count Olaf. Once they get there, they realize that he only took them in because of their fortune, and once they leave, Olaf follows them everywhere.
Needed a better script.
posted on 29 Jul 2009I hate voice-overs. I think for the most part they are a screenwriter's admission that he can't tell the story through the characters' words and actions. That's probably why they're used so often when the protagonists are children: although obviously all adults were children once, they seem clueless as to how children think or communicate other than in the stilted phrases they reserve for ritualistic interactions with adults. In this adaptation of Daniel Handler's wonderfully clever children's books, the adult narrator is continually intrusive and patronizing. Both Emily Browning (Violet) and Liam Aiken (Klaus) already had considerable acting credits to their names, and I'm sure could have conveyed the plot quite adequately on their own if given the chance. They suffered only from being too old for their parts, but anyone who watches American films comes to expect (but not relish) that. Jim Carrey, as the arch-villain Olaf, is the giant among mere mortals here. His performance is, as usual, beyond words, and is the only thing that makes this film worth watching. I found myself leaning closer every time he appeared on screen, just trying to anticipate what madness he would come up with next. The sum total is so-so: disappointing if you've read the books, entertaining but mildly irritating If you haven't.
A story better than the books themselves
posted on 29 Jul 2009For the past few years, I have been reading the Lemony Snicket books. I was immensely excited when the film was announced and anxiously waited the 2 years or so for the film's release, and I must say it was worth waiting for.Most people, you will find, do not like to admit, or don't really realize, that the books themselves are so horribly written that it's a wonder they even sold. Don't get me wrong. I am very much one of those people who's at the book store the day that the next one comes out. I'm even currently reading book 12 at this moment. So don't say I'm not a big fan of the series. I am. But anyway, I had great expectations for this film, all of which were met and surpassed. I had hoped that they might take a cue from Tim Burton and make the film in stop-motion, to give the film an overly stylized look to fit the tone of the books. They accomplished that expertly with live action though.The film is beautiful in every way. Every last detail was taken into consideration to create a flowing piece of art. Costumes, sets, music, etc. It all fits into the puzzle.The cast was very well assembled, and those who complain about the kids not fitting the part simply because of glasses, age, character traits, or what-have-you are just nit picking. A main focus of comments is on Jim Carrey as Count Olaf and whether he fit the character or stole the show. Put simply, yes Jim Carrey did do a bit of scene stealing, which shouldn't be a surprise because...well, he's Jim Carrey. Going over the top is his specialty (the Olaf dinosaur). We can't deny that. But he really did fit the part, right down to the mannerisms and nit pickers should be happy with how they made him look exactly like Helquist's drawings.The combining of the first three books in the series was a great idea. After all, to be perfectly honest, the books just drag out the stories (sometimes painfully) unnecessarily. I have no problem admitting that the books could easily take up no more than a hundred pages each. Yes, I enjoy them, but I won't deny their flaws. The movie throws all of that out. The story is perfectly streamlined and covers everything in the books and then some. In the books, you'll read about 4 or 5 before you get anything on V.F.D. and even then it's only mentioned in passing. The film covers that right from the start, with small hints here and there before leaving us with some foreshadowing. Here's something else you won't find in the books- closure. Fortunately for us, there's that little bit at the end that's wonderfully satisfying.All together this was a great film. Sure it has its flaws, but the good definitely outweighs the bad. Fans of the book should be very pleased with this translation and those who haven't picked up the books yet are getting a wonderful introduction to this world, but they could end up a little disappointed if they try to read the books. I definitely recommend seeing this movie.
A Cosy, Macabre and Well-Shot Film
posted on 19 Jul 2009Yes, yes it might be true - the books might be better. Then again, it would be a rare occurrence for them not to be better. The whole essence of a book is that it is something to savour, to enjoy. Look at Lord of the Rings and you can see that you can only shoehorn so much into a film in one go. Something's got to give. I haven't read the books (although having seen the film I shall now be tracking them down), so I can't comment on them. However, this film is well acted, with a collection of interesting actors and actresses in varied roles that are often unusual (Jim Carrey works splendidly as the off-the-wall bad guy, and Billy Connolly is a pleasant surprise) and yet seem to mesh very well indeed. If you've read the books and are very attached to them, then expect to feel ripped off. Yes, they've left a lot out. Yes, they've taken liberties with character casting. But you'll walk out of the cinema feeling impressed by the overall result - the visual style *feels* spot on, and the acting is impressive from the actors of all ages. It isn't for everyone - in terms of both plot and action - but those who give it a chance will find themselves pleasantly surprised and will no doubt find themselves picking up the books next year too!
A great movie for all ages.
posted on 17 Jul 2009The movie, as a whole was excellent. I absolutely loved it. The music was well done. As I love to dissect movies, and see how directing, music, script, and acting all combine together to make a film, this movie was a treat.While I have only read the first book, I am pleased at how well they kept to the basic story line, and tied in the three books, without leaving too many loose strings. I felt that the Orphan actors were absolutely amazing. They have talent in years to come.My one problem with the movie, surprisingly, was Jim Carey. Normally, I enjoy Carey, and his antics, however, for the role of the count, I felt that he overdid it slightly. Also, they did emphasis Carey too much, in my opinion, in the film, and most especially in advertising. However, he did do a good job. He interacted well with the orphans, and made for an excellent viewing experience.The music was amazing, allowing for both suspense, and hope at the same time. Jude Law as the narrator, and the way that they tied him into the story telling was director genius. And the ending credits were spectacular. I loved the music so much that I downloaded them onto my computer.Overall the movie was a success. I cannot give it a 10, in good faith, with Jim Carey overdoing his acting a bit, but a 9 is most warranted.
A nice movie for a younger audience
posted on 13 Jul 2009I saw this movie in the theaters and was quite surprised by how entertaining it was. I didn't really expect much but my friends per swayed me to come. Jim Carry is a talented comedian in my opinion and he does steel the show here. I don't really know any of the other actors (except Meryl Streep) but they all delivered a good performance. The special effect weren't to convincing at times but they weren't bad either. But the only thing that troubled me was that the makers tried to aim at a younger audience. Maybe they should have made it more appealing to all ages but I know that is a lot to ask. All in all this film is well worth your time. 7/10
Creepy Celebration of Child Abuse
posted on 05 Jul 2009Jim Carrey overacts badly in Lemony Snicket, but that is normal for him. However I cannot understand why he would agree to do the creepy Marriage Scene in this movie. Considering that the script was re-written and that numerous scenes were cut from the books, I think that the Marriage Scene could have been cut. In that scene, the very grotesque and nasty old Count Olaf (around 55 years old) was marrying the little girl (Emily Browning) in his One-Act Play about Marriage. The cretinous Count Olaf believed that since the Justice of the Peace (Catherine O'Hara) was the Town Judge, the marriage would be legally binding even though it was supposed to be just a show for the town. The fetid Count Olaf believed that if he married the little girl legally, he would inherit her fortune once she was dead. The Marriage Scene was not only bordering on pedophilia (the town's people seemed to think it was normal), but it was also morbid and macabre when you consider that this was presumably going to be the first sexual experience of a young girl. Count Olaf was presumably consummating the marriage, since he had to prove that the marriage was legally binding in order to inherit the little girl's fortune. No matter how you slice it, the Marriage Scene was in poor taste. I wonder what kind of imaginary town would show up to see a play which consisted of only the Marriage Scene. I guess they did not have Cable TV.Lemony Snicket is a sick and disgusting movie. It is bizarre. When the end credits started rolling my skin crawled when I realized that there was nothing substantially good or positive about this movie. It had some nice buildings and special effects but it was a movie without any human heart or soul.The Boudoulaire children get sent to people who are not even related to them? Child Slavery? Pimping? What was up with the manner in which these children were transferred around? Their only actual relative was the second one to get them after Count Olaf. If the movie had been about the Uncle (Billy Connally) and the children, it would have been a lot more entertaining. Instead, Jim Carrey shows up in a bad disguise and kills the Uncle. The kids are allegedly geniuses, yet they are unable to communicate the danger to the people who are about to get killed. I guess that was necessary artifice in order to enable Jim Carrey to ham his way through the movie. Billy Connolly was only in the film for a few minutes, yet he was such a relief compared to the obnoxious Jim Carrey.Remember Spy Kids? These Boudaliere children are pathetic by comparison. The brother (Liam Aken) looks like he was on a break from Snob School and he exudes no charm at all. The girl (Emily Browning) is cute and has a lot of personality, but she looks nothing like her British brother and she has a different accent. The baby girl (Hoffman twins) is very adorable. Meryl Streep is fun to watch, but she gets a limited role in this bad movie. Just when Ms. Streep is warming up, along comes Jim Carrey in another ridiculous disguise and he ruins that part of the movie with his obnoxiousness. Dustin Hoffman arrives at the end of the movie for the Marriage Scene, and it was sad to see him in this movie. Billy Connally, Meryl Streep, and Dustin Hoffman were wasted in Lemony Snicket. I bet they will never list it among the highlights of their careers. Perhaps worst of all is the annoying voice of Jude Law, playing the narrator who is constantly stopping the flow of the movie to interject spoilers ("I wish the story could have had a happy ending, but Uncle Billy would die soon.") and to otherwise make obvious remarks ("It was a dark night."). Having a narrator for major transitional scenes is an antiquated, artificial, and obnoxious technique. "Show us, don't tell us" is a basic rule of storytelling. Worse than that, the movie actually cuts to various scenes of him typing in the dark (Yes, it is that stupid). Jude Law is narrating his way through every scene of the movie. Jude Law never shuts his mouth. I expected to hear at some point "I must change the typing ribbon now, so nothing important will happen for the next five minutes." Shut up Jude! Watching scenes of a guy typing in the dark was just another symptom of a bizarre movie. Overall, aside from the repulsive acting by Jim Carrey and the annoying narration by Jude Law; the movie also had a creepy and nasty story. Lemony Snickets has no respect for children. The children were trucked around like animals. Their opinions never counted, and there was really no point in building them up as geniuses or great inventors. What difference did they make? The children were used as victims.
A Kids' Film For Adults
posted on 03 Jul 2009Isn't it amazing? While more and more films that are supposed to be watched by adults (alright, alright, young adults!) turn out to be childish and/or irritating, here comes that ultra rare beast: a kids' film that can be enjoyed by adults even more than by kids! "Lemony Snicket's Series Of Unfortunate Events" has it all. It is imaginative, exciting, funny, a little scary and well-acted by all concerned. Though the script is based on the first three books of the series, you never get the feeling that things are being rushed, and the film never commits the cardinal sin of hectic cutting, just to suggest "action". It also uses the dreaded CGI, that veritable killer of so many would-be blockbusters, but it uses it very well! (Are you listening, people responsible for "Van Helsing", "Riddick" and other embarrassing monstrosities?)Although not a single natural location has been used for the film, "Lemony Snicket" never relies on just the empty spectacle of CGI. Whatever settings and effects are used, they just serve to create a dream-like atmosphere and to enhance the plot. Brad Silberling knows that the characters come first, and his characters, especially the Baudelaire orphans and Count Olaf are excellent creations. Jim Carrey on the loose can be a dangerous species, but in this case he brings just the right amount of madness and eccentricity to his role, while the children, especially Emily Browning, hold their own against such strong competition. Excellent!!!
What dribble
posted on 01 Jul 2009This was the biggest pile of tripe I have seen for many a year. The best thing in it was an actual actor - Meryll Streep though she has to be desperate for cash to be in it.The special effects were acceptable bearing in mind its all been done before. I was very nearly walking out of the viewing with this film as Jim Carey was annoying the heck out of me. He needs to take a lesson from Steve Martin and disappear. The dude is no longer funny and I got to a point where I wanted to punch his face in.Though not the same type of film as Harry Potter (Potter is in a different league) I think that the makers of this film would have tried a lot harder to win it affection if the likes of Potter were not around to wipe it out in superiority.Maybe children would like this film as it appears their taste over the years has been abused to accept any old dross.I think there must be money laundering going on in films these days or massive tax saving incentives for people to make this kind of stuff knowing full well how awful it is.Naff, predictable and story full of holes. Waste of money all round.
Fills me with endless joy...
posted on 25 Jun 2009Maby its because i saw it with my best friend, maby its because i was in a very good mood at the time, or maby it was because this movie really was amazing but something made me fall in love with this film. every time i watch it i tear up a little and remember all the good times. This movie has everything, beautiful atmosphere, great music and acting. The action is very exiting and it gets you into the movie. every one in the audience was cheering after the trumps of the Buadelair children. Sunny is so cute. Over all this movie was a great adaptation of the first 3 books in the lemony sniket series, witch is enjoyable all on its own. Jim carry is so funny and scary at the same time. Mrril streep is flawless and convincing and the 3 children were all good in their own ways. Again i have to say that i loved the settings and looks of the movie. It looked a lot like it was filmed in 1930's Germany or something, and the cars that never even existed added to the fantasy of this somewhat possible story. You will love this movie from the beginning to the end and you will cry, i'll make damn sure of it!
incredibly atmospheric, compelling adventure
posted on 23 Jun 2009"A Series of Unfortunate Events" is a wickedly grotesque film based on a well-known book. One can even classify it as a horror movie meant for the whole family. Brad Silberling extensively uses black humor and does not fall into excessive sentimentalism. The film maintains the specific atmosphere of mystery and horror. The flick is visually stunning and artistic. In particular, set design and cinematography are just mindblowing. In addition, the credits at the beginning and at the end of the movie are done with great reverence. I was amazed and had my eyes glued to the screen throughout the movie. The film probably wouldn't be so superb, if it weren't for Jim Carrey. His Count Olaf is simultaneously insane and extremely villainous. His appearance triggered off a suspicious smile on my face. Besiedes, Meryl Streep (Aunt Josephine) who exhibits his comedy talent here is as always great. "A Series of Unfortunate Events" is unpredictable, avoids repetitions and keeps in suspense. What more can one require from a fantasy film ?
'A series of unfortunate editing events'
posted on 30 Aug 2009I just recently saw this movie. I had hopes for this movie. I really wanted to like it, i really did. But this movie is crap. Boring and sluggish, Jim seems tired of the role, even before he's done playing it. The movie moves at a snails pace, and the baby ruined the movie. The best footage of the movie is(most) of the deleted scenes and outtakes (on the DVD). If the stupid baby & over half of the boring in-movie footage was deleted and replaced with the deleted and alternate stuff, it could be a winner. As it is, the movie should be titled: 'A series of unfortunate editing events'. Movie rating: 1 out of 10. DVD Deleted footage and outtakes rating: 8 out of 10.