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On December 17, Christmas cheer takes a holiday. morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 6 wins & 21 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Bleakly funny. moreCast
(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 |
 | Jamie Harris | ... | Fernald - Hook-Handed Man |
 | Craig Ferguson | ... | Person of Indeterminate Gender |
 | Jennifer Coolidge | ... | White Faced Woman |
| Jane Adams | ... | White Faced Woman |
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Also Known As:
A Series of Unfortunate Events (USA) (original script title)Lemony Snicket (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG for thematic elements, scary situations and brief language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
108 minCountry:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:LH (video rating) | Malaysia:U | Taiwan:PG-12 | Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Brazil:10 | South Korea:All | France:U | 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:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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In the stairwell where we first meet Count Olaf, there is a portrait of Olaf in Shakespearian garb, reaching out with his hand. This is almost an exact duplicate of a picture of John Barrymore playing "Hamlet". moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the children are locked in Count Olaf's car, Violet frantically pushes all the buttons she can find, hoping they will do something. The tape reel, which plays "The Littlest Elf" theme song, is above her hand. She presses a button and the reel starts to move, but there is no music. In the next scene, the reel is still, then starts to move, and music plays. moreQuotes:
[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...
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Hungarian Dance #5 moreFAQ
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Before entering the theatre, I'd never glanced at any of the "Lemony Snicket" books. I'd never even heard of them. Having seen the film, I'll make it a priority to take a look. The film has a strong "Harry Potter" feel, what with the heroic, much put-upon British children, and the fantastical setting. If J.K. Rowling had cast Lord Voldemort as a nefarious villain out to steal the Potter family fortune, and made Ron and Hermione Harry's siblings, I imagine it would look something like this. Jim Carrey swallows huge chunks of scenery in his portrayal of Count Olaf, one of the most despicable villains to grace the silver screen in a while. The four child actors are all superb, especially the very attractive Emily Browning as the inventor, Violet. The film comes with a wonderfully disturbing climax, and a enjoyably happy epilogue that hints at many future misfortunes for the Baudelaire children. I'll be there. 9/10.