IMDb >
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsLemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) More at IMDbPro »
Photos (See all 112 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 7) |
Overview
User Rating:
Your Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Contact:
Release Date:
17 December 2004 (USA)
See more »
Tagline:
On December 17, Christmas cheer takes a holiday. See more »
Plot:
Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 6 wins
&
21 nominations
See more »
NewsDesk:
(73 articles)
Jim Carrey Will Headline Mark Waters’ ‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’
(From The Film Stage. 22 August 2010, 10:50 AM, PDT)
'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' casting: Who's in the mix now?
(From EW.com - Hollywood Insider. 21 July 2010, 2:01 PM, PDT)
The Search For Lisbeth Salander Continues!
(From Movie Cultists. 21 July 2010, 10:44 AM, PDT)
(From The Film Stage. 22 August 2010, 10:50 AM, PDT)
'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' casting: Who's in the mix now?
(From EW.com - Hollywood Insider. 21 July 2010, 2:01 PM, PDT)
The Search For Lisbeth Salander Continues!
(From Movie Cultists. 21 July 2010, 10:44 AM, PDT)
User Reviews:
Quality movie, unless you're a die-hard fan of the books
See more (556 total) »
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)Jim Carrey | ... | Count Olaf | |
Liam Aiken | ... | Klaus | |
Emily Browning | ... | Violet | |
Kara Hoffman | ... | Sunny | |
Shelby Hoffman | ... | Sunny | |
Jude Law | ... | Lemony Snicket (voice) | |
Timothy Spall | ... | Mr. Poe | |
Catherine O'Hara | ... | Justice Strauss | |
Billy Connolly | ... | Uncle Monty | |
Meryl Streep | ... | Aunt Josephine | |
Luis Guzmán | ... | Bald Man (as Luis Guzman) | |
Jamie Harris | ... | Hook-Handed Man | |
Craig Ferguson | ... | Person of Indeterminate Gender | |
Jennifer Coolidge | ... | White Faced Woman | |
Jane Adams | ... | White Faced Woman |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
See more »
MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic elements, scary situations and brief language.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
108 min
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | France:U | Iceland:L | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Malaysia:U | South Korea:All | Brazil:10 | Sweden:7 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:MG6 | Philippines:G | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) | UK:PG | USA:PG (NO. 41164)
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The Tatra's reel-to-reel tape machine is a miniature Nagra Kudelski, a brand very familiar to sound recordists.See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: When the children enter Count Olaf's house for the first time, and Count Olaf is at the top of the stairs, there is no writing on the palms of his hands. When he walks down the stairs and talks to the children, names and stick figures of the children are on the palms of his hands.See more »
Quotes:
[first lines]
Lemony Snicket:[the Littlest Elf has just come to an abrupt halt] I'm sorry to say that this is not the movie you will be watching. The movie you are about to see is extremely unpleasant. If you wish to see a film about a happy little elf, I'm sure there is still plenty of seating in theatre number two. However, if you like stories about clever and reasonably attractive orphans...
See more »
Lemony Snicket:[the Littlest Elf has just come to an abrupt halt] I'm sorry to say that this is not the movie you will be watching. The movie you are about to see is extremely unpleasant. If you wish to see a film about a happy little elf, I'm sure there is still plenty of seating in theatre number two. However, if you like stories about clever and reasonably attractive orphans...
See more »
Movie Connections:
References Children of the Corn (1984)See more »
Soundtrack:
Hungarian Dance #5See more »
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.See more (556 total) »
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) See more »Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
Batman Begins | The Night of the Hunter | The Incredibles | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
Related Links
Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
News articles | IMDb Adventure section | IMDb USA section |
Add this title to MyMovies |
I first heard of these books when I saw my younger brother reading them. I got curious and when I saw they were making a movie was sure to read the first three before seeing it. Right off the bat, I can tell you that if you are a completely possessive fan of these books you might be rather disappointed by this movie. The movie condenses books "The Bad Beginning," "The Reptile Room," and "The Wide Window" by slicing the first book in half and placing the other two inside of it, like a sandwich. Of course in order for this to be possible the story has to change to make it work, so some elements are not factual. Combine this with Snicket's usually clever details in the book having to be cut down and very loyal fans are going to be disappointed. The movie also adds in a subplot that the first three books do not possess, but that the later ones (according to my brother) do, so I was a bit bothered by having that element ruined if i choose to read more of the series.
I, however, understand the difference between books and movies, and think that on the whole they succeeded in keeping the tone and uniqueness of this series. Carrey as Olaf is wonderful and adds something to a character that seems to be rather dry in the books and the children are believable and easy to sympathize with. While humor was scarce, the tone of the books is more clever than humorous anyway.
Overall my only issues are plot-wise and how this creates a choppy feel to the film, but I don't know of a way it could have been done better. The movie was well done with(as many are saying) excellent scenery, costumes, etc., yet nothing made this film completely amazing. It is however, worth the time and money and one should definitely read the books. ~Steven C
Visit my site at http://moviemusereviews.blogspot.com/