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So many people on here are posting negative reviews simply because they think this movie «isn’t appropriate for children» because it has demons in it and deals with the occult. I don’t think this movie deserves such a low rating simply based off of that. This is a fun and enjoyable movie with a good amount of gag humour thrown into it. Yes it might be a little too scary for younger children, but that doesn’t make it a bad movie.

(Some parents are complaining about the rating but are ignoring the quality of this movie for their little issues. It’s why parent’s can actually look up reviews before watching a movie with their kids. Like you guys are fine letting your kids watch prince charming kiss unconscious princesses but mild horror, oh no?)

Anyway, yeah this movie was good, and most kids will like it too, if they love Harry Potter, then this will be great for them. I did want to give it 10/10 for the rating being so low but that wouldn’t be an honest review of the quality of the movie. It was definitely entertaining and thrilling for me.

Love Cate Blanchett, have liked various films of Jack Black and he is great when used properly (same with Kyle MacLachlan) and love fantasy/comedy. Seeing the advertising, ‘The House with a Clock in Its Wall’ doesn’t blow the mind in this regard but it intrigues and the idea of the story sounded great (have not read the book).

Found ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ something of a mixed bag while finding enough to like. It won’t click with everybody, with some finding it too dark or others finding it too basic and lightweight so target audience may be an issue for some, both feelings very understandable. Its best elements are very good but the flaws are obvious. Not one of the best films of the year by all means, while also not one of the worst.

The most noticeable good asset is the splendid production design, just love the house which was like a character of its own and the atmospheric photography. Personally thought the special effects were quite good, particularly enchantingly eerie were the mannequins and even more so the pumpkins. The music has a nice mix of fun and scary which matches the film’s objective of being scary/fun.

Eli Roth is an unusual choice for director, for him this is quite tame and very far removed from what he is famous for, he does very competently if with not an awful lot of distinction. ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ starts off very well, it’s interesting, is amusing and entices one right in. There are some fun set pieces and some unsettling ones. A highlight is the baby body with Black’s head. Much of the final act excites. The adult cast are fine. Jack Black is both serious and eccentric and manages both with aplomb. Cate Blanchett is amusing, her and Black’s banter and chemistry is a high-point of the film, and Kyle MacLachlan does a lot with a somewhat underwritten and underused villain role.

Owen Vaccaro’s performance however was very uneven, sometimes he was appealing and quirky but at other points, and they appear more often, the acting is forced and he sometimes over-emoted. Sunny Suljic is much more natural if not without robotic moments. As said, Izard could have been a much more interesting character with more screen time and depth for all MacLachlan’s best efforts.

Some of the middle act does drag when the action loses momentum and things become especially slight in an already very slight and at times rather lightweight story that could have been fresher. The satanic elements didn’t seem to gel with the rest of the film and enough for older viewers to question the target audience intended. The dialogue is funny with Black and Blanchett, could have been more natural elsewhere. The very end felt too much like an anti-climax when the mostly exciting action in the final act where much of the story leads somewhere becomes a little rushed.

In summary, a lot of good elements but also with faults too difficult to ignore. 6/10 Bethany Cox

Sorry to criticize the kid, but the boy can’t act and it was painfully distracting. It would also be more interesting if more fun magic tricks were shown…

It’s obvious that the main audience target are children but the movie has enough elements to keep adults watch the movie till the end. Some mild horror-like elements appear trough the film, but nothing too scary. Mostly you’ll enjoy the fantasy and comedy elements. The story is kind of interesting but lacks some more depth in the main parts and character side story’s. Connections between characters are never really expressed and constructed trough the film. Characters have a comedic appearance with a great acting parts from Owen Vaccaro and Cate Blanchett. Overall, a watchable fantasy comedy movie for a quite evening.

I was very excited to see this movie as I’m a fan of fantasy films, plus casting Jack Black and Cate Blanchett was icing on the cake. However, the movie lacked excitement. There were a lot of drawn out boring segments where I felt myself closing my eyes and drifting off a bit and that’s rare for me during a movie. The previews made it look like it was going to be creatively exciting, but all the good parts were in the trailer. Since going to the movies these days can be costly, I say don’t bother wasting your money.

I’ll be straight up and say that if you have a kid that is 9 to 11 years old, this could be a decent family movie to watch together. But adults will likely find this movie misses the mark. The characters are quirky and one-dimensional at the same time and the tone of the movie is a bit uneven. It wasn’t a complete waste of time, but at the same time, I don’t need to see it again.

Jack Black is in a redemption phase for me, he hasn’t been funny for a while not since Gulliver’s Travels (2010) in fact. This certainly isn’t doing much for him, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Starring him, Cate Blanchett and Kyle MacLachlan this family feature is quite dark in places, lacks enough laughs to be called a comedy and really brings no surprises to the table.

What I’m saying is that The House with a Clock in Its Walls is basically a very generic paint by numbers Hollywood family movie, it just has a competent cast to rise it above mediocrity.

Sure I’m not the demographic, but I liked Goosebumps (2015) which was a very similar formula. Black is great, Blanchett is great, the whole thing though was played a tad safe for my liking.

The Good:

Cast deliver

A couple of chuckles are to be found

The Bad:

Some poor cgi

Not funny enough for a comedy

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

There is hope for Black yet

Kids shouldn’t lead films, they suck. In fact they should be seen and not heard…….scratch that not seen and not heard.

Why are people saying this movie is not for kids?
I don’t understand, it’s perfect for kids, we had way more scary movies when I was younger, and we grew up fine.
Teach your kids the difference between movies and real life, you’ll see, it works.

I grew up reading the John Bellairs’ books. With the Edward Gorey illustrations, it appealed to the gothic/macabre genre. The themes were dark and the plot was suspenseful. I had high expectations for the movie rendition of House with a Clock in Its Walls.

As many have mentioned, the movie falls flat. There is significant deviation from the book. The themes of a struggling boy trying to fit into a new environment, coping with the loss of his parents, and trying to find security in a new environment are totally gone. The movie tries for a fantasy and comedic undertone which departs from what Bellairs’ pursued in all his books (Bellairs would be turning over in his grave if he knew they put a farting lion garden shrub in his story). I’m not quite sure why they went for this approach as today’s audience would have welcomed the original gothic/darker themes.

I won’t belabor the point as numerous others have commented on it. The actor for portrays Lewis is atrocious. Every time he tries to show any emotion (i.e., show fear or cry), it is awful.

If you watch this movie, not knowing the book, you may be able to get through it. If you have read the book and are expecting it to follow the same themes, you will be highly let down.

Good cast, good special effects & interesting storyline, yet it lacked story depth & attention to story details. If had been done right, the story could have been better than mediocre. First and foremost this story is about 3 people in search for love, family and finding where one belongs. The screenplay failed to show hints of romantic love between Jack Black & Cate Blanchett’s characters. Jack Black showed little attachment to the Boy which could have been demonstrated by hands on magical instruction by Black to the Boy. Thirdly, the movie could have spent a scene or two with the «true friend» with the boy. Finally, I thought the back story of Black’s nemesis was clumsily done. It seemed to me that this movie was half baked instead of being nurtured into a mature film that could have been fully entertaining to kids and adults.
Sorry to say, but I give this film a 6.5 to 7.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a throwback to the good old-school fantasy horror flicks with a pinch of comedy. The acting and directing perfectly compliment this effective blend. This is sure to be an enjoyable watch for anyone looking for a family fun time.

The story follows orphan Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) as he is sent to Michigan to live with his uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) and family friend Florence (Cate Blanchett). He discovers his uncle is a warlock and enters a magical world unlike any before. Nonetheless, this power can come of great malice, especially under the control of Isaac Izard (Kyle McLachlan), an evil wizard who wants to pioneer the beginning of time at the cost of all who live. To do this, he assembled plans for a time-travelling clock under the influence of blood magic and, as long as it exists, it will keep ticking, counting down to the Apocalypse. However, he died before he could finish the clock and hid the clock in his house, where Uncle Jonathan and Florence now live. Now, Lewis, Jonathan, and Florence must find the clock before it is too late, as necromancy threatens to rebirth Izard.

Owen Vaccaro, as Lewis, debuts impressively characterizing his inner pedant and emotional vulnerabilities. It is truly exciting to watch his character struggle and master the magic arts and current social status. Jack Black, as Jonathan, is my favorite character as he excels with vibrant gestures and comic timing. His struggles and determination to connect with nephew Lewis about his orphanage are touching to watch and strengthened the movie’s emotional core. Cate Blanchett, as Florence, is enthralling with her sharp remarks and magic finesse. Last, but not least, Kyle McLachlan, as Isaac Izard, goes all in with his villainous and determined goals with the help of his equally cunning wife Selena, played by Renee Elise Goldsberry.

Eli Roth talentedly directs the movie with his previous horror techniques taking full play in the movie’s suspenseful scenes with the blood taking a backstage. 80s influences are clear within these, too, enlightening those of older ages. My favorite scene is the movie’s introduction of the clock’s ticking because the ambient sound mixing and design left me craving more. However, my problem with this movie stems from the plot development in general as the movie does not really get going until halfway through by delving full force into Izzard’s endeavors. This leaves the first half feeling dull and repetitive at times as it just feels like an hour-long introduction to the house.

The message of the movie is to always believe in hope and people, as that carries Lewis past his family tragedy and elevates him to become a hero. I give this film 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 10 because of some intense horror.

Reviewed by Arjun N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. For more reviews by youth, visit kidsfirst dot org

In 1955, the orphan Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro) arrives in Michigan to live with his uncle Jonathan Barnavelt (Jack Black). Soon he learns that his uncle is a warlock and his best friend Florence Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett) is a witch. Jonathan accepts to teach witchcrafts to Lewis and explains that there is only one rule in the house: the boy cannot open a cabinet in the house. Lewis is outcast at school and his mate Tarby Corrigan (Sunny Suljic) is the only boy that pays attention to him. He decides to invite Tarby to come home and the boy opens the cabinet and they discover a necromancy book inside. Lewis goes to the cemetery with Tarby to resurrect a dead and they choose the tomb of Isaac Izard (Kyle MacLachlan), who is a powerful wizard and plans to destroy mankind. What will happen next?

«The House with a Clock in Its Walls» is a silly but entertaining film with Cate Blanchett, Jack Black and Kyle MacLachlan. The target audience is teenagers but also entertains adults. The special effects are top-notch. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): «O Mistério do Relógio na Parede» («The Mystery of the Clock in the Wall»)

The most frequently encountered criticism, here on the website as well as elsewhere in external reviews, is that «The House with a Clock in its Walls» doesn’t have real target audience! Supposedly the special effects and spooky moments are too frightening for children, whereas the story is said to be too childish for adult audiences. Nonsense! You want to know who it’s for? For weird and moderately twisted children of all ages; — like your truly!

Today, at age 40, I am a hardcore horror fanatic. As a 7 to 12-year-old, I was already hooked on dark & macabre children’s movies, and preferably those with long and imaginative titles, like «The Watcher in the Woods», «Island at the top of the World» or «Something Wicked this Way comes». «The House with a Clock in its Walls» would have fit perfectly among my childhood favorites. Correction! It STILL fits perfectly among my favorites, and now also my own children (aged six and eleven) show a fascination. Perhaps the target audience for films like these isn’t very large but we are devoted fans, to say the least.

«The House with a Clock in its Walls» was a more than pleasant surprise! The story, neatly adapted from John Bellair’s novel by Eric Kripke, is playful and compelling. There is suspense, comedy, family sentiment, valuable life-lessons (most notably: it’s okay to be different), and the special effects are top-notch. I never was much of a Jack Black fan, but he’s tolerable here, and he’s formidably supported by Cate Blanchett and Kyle McLachan. With this film, Eli Roth demonstrates that he evolved a lot since «Cabin Fever», and that he’s capable of more than repulsive torture-horror.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls has two things going for it — Jack Black, who stars in the film, and… Jack Black, who also stars in the film. Normally, any film with both of those qualities would instantly be a favorite of mine. You could count on a totally quirky, crass, and hilarious romp of a movie, with a not-so-insignificant chance of a guitar solo or heavy metal reference thrown in.

However, it seems that just slapping a well known actor onto a film does not a good movie make. Black can’t seem to live up to his usual level of zaniness, primarily due to the very poor writing. The dialogue is incredibly inconsistent, and varies wildly in style. You could convince me, without much effort, that it was a collaboration between an HBO drama writer, and a five year old who hasn’t gotten past poop jokes yet. One moment you have cutting dialogue about family and loss, really forcing the characters to deal with their flaws, and the next you have a magical garden statue firing wads of poo at an unsuspecting Lewis. Even with good casting you can’t work around that, and frequently the adult characters in the film sound like caricatures of people, delivering bizarrely wooden lines that feel very out of place.

Not only is the writing all over the place, but so is the subject matter. You have magic and wizardry on the one hand, schoolyard drama on the other, and then a bizarre dive into necromancy, Satyrs, and all manner of occult influences. The film can’t make up its mind on what kind of story it wants to tell, or who the story is for.

The oscillation between these different tones creates a truly jarring experience watching the film. Parts of it are done well — the more serious dramatic moments actually hit home quite well — but they are so fleeting that they lose their impact. This makes the immature and childish jokes and one liners even more stale and out of place than they already are.

The actual story of the film is easily its biggest strength. A tale of mystery and magic, with some creative ideas and interesting characters. It follows the story of Lewis, who moves in with an Uncle he soon learns is magical. Lewis gets swept into a world of warlocks and witches, a world that holds both wonderous sights and dark secrets alike. Certainly a promising start. There are even some surprising twists here and there. The potential is absolutely there for a fun and creative adventure that the whole family could enjoy, but that potential is squandered by poor execution, inconsistent writing, and an inability for the film to just make up its mind. The House with a Clock in Its Walls may be confused, but I’m not. I wouldn’t recommend seeing this one.

If this movie had prayer and bible readings, there wouldn’t be one person hollering about indoctrinating children. But that’s exactly what that is… pushing a religious agenda on kids is, by definition, indoctrination. If you happen to be Christian, a film with a little black magic shouldn’t threaten your belief system. Just like seeing a person smoking doesn’t automatically make your child pick up a pack of cigs and a lighter to start smoking.

The fact is, there are many religions in the world. And no single religion threatens the existence of the others. Except in the case of Christians… they seem to think that their religion is better or more important than the others and can’t exist in a world that embraces freedom of religion.

This movie was fun. Yes, there were some annoying parts… personally, I thought the kid was annoying and screamed entirely too often. But overall, my kids enjoyed it immensely. And surprise, surprise, none of them needed a therapist or exorcism after the credits rolled.

So everyone just calm down. Seeing this movie is not going to make children start wearing all black and yelling hail Lucifer. SMH

The main kid is so adorable and Jack Black is a delight as always! It’s shocking how every film before this that Eli Roth did had elements of horror and some kind of super gruesome scenes; highly respectable he changed things up. Great story about a haunted house among other things and still watchable for kids. Unfortunate how it’s only got 6.0 on IMDb it deserves a lot better.

The movie was a decent way to spend about 2 hours, but it left me wondering who the target audience is.
For adults I found that the plot is too silly and has too many random «conveniences», but children might be shocked and frightened by some contents. So maybe it is just for those who are just too old for Harry Potter, but too young for R rated movies? Would be a pretty small audience.
Anyway, I had some mindless fun with it.

I see criticism that the child actor playing the lead couldn’t act. I found him charming and I think his style fit what was needed for the character. I liked the plot — did a see a couple of holes — yep but they really didn’t matter. My husband and I went on a Saturday afternoon. I listened to others in theatre. They enjoyed it enough that there was clapping at the end. I think the sets were great they certainly invoked a mood and and time period. The chair and the griffin are priceless. Had a good amount of suspense and tension. After this I am planning to read the book. Oh and the performances of Jack Black and Cate Blanchett were good as well. I keep finding that the roles that Mr Black chooses are underrated. he deserves more attention.