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#Giveaway Review MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN #StayPeculiar @PeregrinesMovie

September 29, 2016 By Mary

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miss-peregrine-bannerMISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN

20th Century Fox

In Theaters September 30

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, in theaters September 30

From visionary director Tim Burton, and based on the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.

 

Starring: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Chris O’Dowd, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney, Rupert Everett, Terence Stamp, with Judi Dench and Samuel L. Jackson

Directed By: Tim Burton

Rated PG-13

I had such a wonderful time at the premier of MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN on Thursday, September 8.

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I was able to watch Tim Burton put his handprints into cement for the famous TLC CHINESE THEATER which was really amazing! Wynona Ryder introduced Tim Burton and it was amazing how close I was to the whole ceremony.

Winona Ryder celebrates with Tim Burton at his Hand & Footprint Ceremony presented by 20th Century Fox with the release of his newest film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on September 8, 2016. (Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Winona Ryder celebrates with Tim Burton at his Hand & Footprint Ceremony presented by 20th Century Fox with the release of his newest film “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on September 8, 2016.
(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

 

Tim Burton celebrates at his Hand & Footprint Ceremony presented by 20th Century Fox in celebration of his newest film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on September 8, 2016. (Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)


(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

A view of the Tim Burton Hand & Footprint Ceremony presented by 20th Century Fox in celebration of his newest film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on September 8, 2016. (Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)


(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

 

 

The film was amazing and reflected the book perfectly!  I can’t wait to share my complete thoughts on the release date.

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I totally fan girled Tahereh Mafi and apologize to her husband Ransom Riggs.  That is me in the middle!

There was also an amazing CAKE  of the HOME in the lobby:

Cake in the form "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" at the Tim Burton Hand & Footprint Ceremony presented by 20th Century Fox in celebration of his newest film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on September 8, 2016. (Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Cake in the form “Miss Peregrine’s ome for Peculiar Children” at the Tim Burton Hand & Footprint Ceremony presented by 20th Century Fox in celebration of his newest film “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on September 8, 2016.
(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

 

Here are a few pictures of the cast which perfectly embodied the characters.

DF-07504 - Jake (Asa Butterfield) makes sure Emma (Ella Purnell) stays relatively down to earth. Photo Credit: Jay Maidment.

Jake (Asa Butterfield) makes sure Emma (Ella Purnell) stays relatively down to earth. Photo Credit: Jay Maidment.

DF-07237 - Miss Peregrine (Eva Green) takes aim at her powerful enemies. Photo Credit: Jay Maidment.

Miss Peregrine (Eva Green) takes aim at her powerful enemies. Photo Credit: Jay Maidment.

 

DF-07907 - Meet some of the very special “Peculiars” - Left to right: Olive (Lauren McCrostie), Bronwyn (Pixie Davies), Millard (Cameron King), the twins (Thomas and Joseph Odwell) and Emma (Ella Purnell). Photo Credit: Jay Maidment.

Meet some of the very special “Peculiars” – Left to right: Olive (Lauren McCrostie), Bronwyn (Pixie Davies), Millard (Cameron King), the twins (Thomas and Joseph Odwell) and Emma (Ella Purnell). Photo Credit: Jay Maidment.

 

I really want to thank everyone at 20th Century Fox for including me in this event.  It was truly once in a lifetime for me.

MY THOUGHTS

 

Jake is pretty much left on his own while his parent follow their own dreams and he tends to relate to his grandfather, Abe, and the strange pictures he brings to life with stories.  Abe insists these peculiar people are real and that he didn’t hunt Nazis during World War II, but dark characters that want to kill the peculiars.  No one in Jake’s family believes his grandfather but when the creature that Abe has warned about actually attacks and kills him, Jake starts to unravel Abe’s history.  After meeting with Dr. Golen (now female) tries to help Jake overcome his grief, she suggests that Jake travel to the island where Abe lived during the Blitz.

Traveling to the island, Jake meets two local boys (this part is a bit truncated from the book), who help him find the bombed out children’s home.  He finally makes his way and meets Emma, the girl whose letter Jake finds tucked away in a book. It is here that Tim Burton comes alive in true form.  Weird things materialize in the children and home, the strange things in the book truly come to life.  In true Burton fashion, Samuel A. Jackson does a stupendous job as Barron that is a bit reminiscent of Beetlejuice. The connection between Emma and Jake is perfect.  Miss Peregrine is portrayed younger but again, it is a great match in character.

The movie is really stunning and does a good job bringing to life all the pertinent parts of the book.  If you are looking for a literal retelling, you might be a bit disappointed but overall, all the essence of the story remains intact.  Jake’s adolescence is condensed into a few key scenes and his friend in high school is replaced by his manager at the drug store to make the plot move more quickly.  All of the peculiars are intact but there are few small changes.  One thing I can’t figure out is why the date of the time reset was changed from 1940 to 1943.  In 1940, there was an actual air raid on a Welsh island, so it makes no sense to me.  I hope someone can help me pinpoint that detail.

Parents: This is one movie that you will want to see yourself.  It has a few intense scenes, so kids younger than 10 might have issues with some of the cartoon violence on screen.

 

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Comments

  1. Nichole Anne says

    September 30, 2016 at 4:42 am

    I can’t wait for this movie to come out! I truly love the books and I’m can’t wait to see certain scenes come to life. 🙂

  2. Margaret Rushton says

    September 30, 2016 at 6:14 am

    I have not read the book yet but my daughter is a huge fan of the book and I’m taking her to see the movie this weekend.

  3. Anne says

    September 30, 2016 at 6:56 am

    I read the novel and enjoyed this unique and intriguing book.

  4. Lisa Picillo says

    September 30, 2016 at 7:11 am

    No i would loooooove to read it!!!

  5. Linda Kish says

    September 30, 2016 at 7:47 am

    I haven’t read it but, I would love to.

  6. Stephanie Grant says

    September 30, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I haven’t gotten the chance to read it yet but it’s on the top of my tbr pile!

  7. Emily Endrizzi says

    September 30, 2016 at 8:51 am

    No. I have not read this yet.

  8. Edye says

    September 30, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Yes, and I loved the book.

  9. dianne casey says

    September 30, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    I haven’t read the book yet, but I do plan on seeing the movie.

  10. Tammy V. says

    September 30, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Yes and I loved the series. Having pictures to go with it and being so realistic was an added bonus to the story.

  11. Cali W. says

    September 30, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway; I haven’t read the book yet, but I saw the movie today and I loved it; makes me want to read the whole series. 😉

  12. Viki S. says

    September 30, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Not yet. I won’t go see the movie if I read it.

  13. shelly peterson says

    September 30, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    I have not read this yet.

  14. Karen B says

    September 30, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    Haven’t read – yet!!

  15. Sandra Watts says

    September 30, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    I have not read the book but it looks super fun and interesting.

  16. Crystal Cox says

    September 30, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    After seeing the trailer for the movie, I just had to put it on my TBR

  17. bn100 says

    October 1, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    no

  18. Linda Moffitt says

    October 1, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    Yes it was a Great Series Thanks for the giveaway

  19. Kate F. says

    October 1, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    I haven’t read this book yet.

  20. Sherry Compton says

    October 2, 2016 at 4:12 am

    I have not read it yet.

  21. karen sparks says

    October 2, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    Read and reviewed

    http://www.onourbookshelf.com/2016/09/miss-peregrines-home-for-peculiar.html

  22. Stacy Renee says

    October 3, 2016 at 7:28 am

    Yes, I’ve read the entire trilogy and really loved it! I don’t own my own copy of the book though so I’d love the chance to read it again!

  23. Raquel m. says

    October 3, 2016 at 9:00 am

    I haven’t read the book, but am looking forward to the movie. I am big fan of Eva Green.

  24. Ronald Oliver says

    October 3, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    No, I haven’t read the book yet. But this looks like it’s going to be a really great family movie! Thanks

  25. Jeanna says

    October 4, 2016 at 10:32 am

    I have not read this book yet!

  26. Kimberly says

    October 6, 2016 at 3:43 am

    I have not yet read the book.

  27. Patricia says

    October 6, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    No, I haven’t read it, yet. It’s been on my tbr list since back when it was in hardcover.

  28. G K says

    October 7, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    I haven’t read it yet.

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