WRITERS: Daniel Handler, Robert Gordon
STARRING: Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Jude Law
RATED: PG
OPINION STARS: 4 out of 5
THIS FILM IS: Dark, Funny, Clever
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DESCRIPTION: After the tragic death of their parents, orphaned siblings Violet (Browning), Klaus (Aiken) and Sunny Baudelaire are taken in by their cunning uncle Count Olaf (Carrey), who intends to steal their inheritance... just as soon as he gets rid of them. As the Baudilaire children attempt to stay one step ahead of their dastardly uncle, they find themselves passed from one guardian to another, and encounter (among other things) mysterious clues, carnivorous leeches, shady characters, and an incredibly deadly viper.
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VIOLENCE AND GORE: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
FRIGHTENING CONTENT: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LANGUAGE: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
MATURE THEMES: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
INDECENT CONTENT: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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NOTE: Based on the popular series by Lemony Snicket. An absolutely hilarious film that takes a rather cliche premise and turns it completely on its head. I dare you not to laugh at Carrey's antics as the nefarious Count Olaf, who easily ranks as one of the funniest, most obnoxious villains I've ever seen. Recommended, though not for young audiences.
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For Ages 12+
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