Pretty good. Kind of weird and the acting is kind of bad,but still a good movie for the whole family.

Very good movie! I enjoyed it immensely. the only problem I had with it was its unfaithfulness to the book.

This being Jim Carrey's latest comedic foray, it might just be his strangest film to date. Although, it is interesting to note that compared to most of Carrey's other characters, this might be one of his most subdued. The wackiness is still...
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This being Jim Carrey's latest comedic foray, it might just be his strangest film to date. Although, it is interesting to note that compared to most of Carrey's other characters, this might be one of his most subdued. The wackiness is still there, but it just doesn't seem as over the top as we've come to expect of him.
The story begins when three young siblings find themselves orphaned, their parents falling victim to a fire that destroys their large home. As the heirs of their family's fortune, they are taken to live with their long lost uncle, played by Carrey. It is quickly revealed that this character is very strange and is only interested in the inheritance, forcing the children to do endless chores and accidentally leaving them in a locked car standing on a railroad crossing.
We also learn that these children are very unique themselves. The oldest sister is a genius at inventing things and using her surroundings to her advantage. The brother is an avid reader, and has read every book in their parents massive library. This makes him knowledgable in almost every subject imaginable. The youngest sister, the baby, is very intelligent and loves to bite through everything.
After escaping from their evil uncle, their social service worker keeps trying to place them with other family members, who get increasingly more bizarre throughout the movie. With each relative, Carrey's character dons a disguise and works himself into their lives in secret, still attempting to claim the inheritance. Each time, the children's resourcefullness thwarts him and prompts another trip to social services for another attempt to find a place they can call home.
While the story is very basic, Lemony Snicket has some charm to it. Both the eccentric characters and the way the story is narrated give the movie a kind of tragic fairy tale feel. The art design is also very notable. It's dark and at the same time slightly charicaturized. The best way to describe it is Dr. Suess meets Tim Burton.
That being said, this is a film for those who are looking for something that is a bit different and interesting. It's not really a "normal" Jim Carrey flick, but a dark, oddly wacky laugh. Give it a try at a matinee or a rental, you just might like it.

A terrifying view of how children can be treated when someone wants their trust fund.