Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children” is a bewitching movie that cherishes the ideology of individualism. I’m not going to sugar coat or lie about anything. It wasn’t my favorite movie. Nothing stood out; I found myself bored, and it was definitely too long. With 2 hours and 7 minutes of screen time I expect a cinema masterpiece, but it just felt endless. The story itself is wonderful, but it lacked in execution. I wish they would have added more cool effects or ritzy camera angles to amplify the excitement of the magic. On the other hand, I did like the costumes and sets. Everything meshed together aesthetically, which is something I believe to be vital in a film.

When Jake loses his beloved grandfather, he finds cues that lead to various eras and enchanting places; he ends up at Miss Peregrine’s home for peculiar children. However, he learns quickly that there is a great danger along with chilling mystery among this house as he gets to know the residents, including their special abilities and vengeful villains. Jake then realizes the only way to save his new friends is with his own personal “peculiarity.”

The director, Tim Burton, is best known for his hits like “Edward Scissorhands” and “Beetlejuice.” I really enjoy his one-of-a-kind style. I know “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children” was originally a book, but I’ve never read the story. Having not read the book it made it hard to follow; if you want to see this movie I would recommend reading the book.

To sum it up, I wouldn’t recommend this movie unless you like plot holes and vast boredom. I really wanted to like “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children,” but poor execution killed it for me. So, I give it a C.