The House with a Clock in its Walls [Blu-ray] [2018]

With Warlocks,Witches and things that go''tock'' in the night this is magical entertainment that'llbring smile or two along the way.10 year-old Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) after losing his parents in a car-crash goes to live with his ratherstrange yet magical uncle Jonathan Barnavelt (Jack Black) a Warlock in his big house, he'll meet also his uncle'sbest friend Florence Zimmerman ( Cate Blanchett) a witch with even greater powers than his uncle.During his first night in the big house he see's a light beneath his bedroom door and decides to investigate,it's his uncle who unbeknown to Lewis is trying to find the clock which makes a loud ticking noise and seemsto be hidden behind the walls of the house, when Lewis see's his uncle smash a hole in the wall with an axe hebecomes frightened and try's to leave, however in doing so furniture comes to life and prevents him leaving..seems the house likes Lewis being there.At his new school Lewis doesn't really fit in, he's seen as a strange boy by his fellow pupils, however he doesbefriend one boy who he takes back to the big house.....well, there is a cupboard Lewis has been forbidden by hisuncle to try and open, however rules like that don't apply to all ?In the cupboard a book of spells is found by Lewis and his so-called friend, Lewis who had been learning frombooks lent to him by his uncle and guidance on magic will try to impress Tarby on Halloween night by using thebooks spell in the graveyard....however what he awakes should have been left to lie.Jonathan's uncle who knows the power of the elusive clock Isaac Izard is about to wreak havoc unless Jonathan,Florence and indeed Lewis can stop him.This is in the main a fun-ride that most will enjoy, especially if a fan of Jack Black, with good special-effects alongthe way definitively a good family watch....though a word of caution, it is sometimes quite dark and is not in myopinion one for the younger viewers.

Very disappointing and instantly forgettable. Even with Jack Blacks enthusiastic overacting, the film never got off the ground, the scenes never drew you in and were very obviously designed for a young audience., which is fine but it lacked any sense of magic even though that's just what it intended to portray. Star of the show, the chair!

I watched this movie on my own to check if it was suitable for my granddaughter when she stays over at the weekend. It has some scary moments but some were done in a way to make fun at them also. It is a story about two neighbours the character played by Jack Black has a house that makes a ticking noise and there is some strange things in his cupboards. He has been trying to find the clock that is making the ticking noise in his walls for some time and puts pumpkins outside his front door to keep bad spirits away. His neighbour is a sort of witch and tries to help him but they continually call each other names which gives a interest for adults watching this movie with children. My granddaughter watched half the movie then decided it was too scary so we will watch again in a few weeks she has already watched what I think is the scariest part when Jack Blacks business partner comes back from the dead it has a twist at the end obviously which I will not tell, don,t want to spoil it I am glad I bought it.

Item arrived on time and as described, with out any issues, I would recommend both product and the seller. The story is a magical fantasy of fun, many laughs and drama envelops this film. If you like Jack Black films and fantasy, this one`s for you! It`s based around an orphaned nephew, who goes to live with his uncle when his parents sadly pass away and he is a magician, the boy finds out that the house holds a big secret, so his new life starts and the adventure finally begins!! @:0)

This is a very good, light-hearted film and ideal for family viewing. However, it might be a little frightening for young children to watch on their own. Having gauged the response of our children, a suggested minimum age for viewing this would be seven years old since some of the eerie scenes with toys coming to life might cause nightmares!

I really liked this film, it is perhaps aimed more at children but the humour is sometimes adult too. I especially liked the subtle things like the moving designs on windows, the decor particularly in the boys bedroom.Look out too for the topiary Lion, ridiculously childish base humour but oh so funny, i had to re-watch that part several times!

Billed as a successor to Harry Potter the storyline doesn't even come close to the innovation, tension and genuine apprehension of the HP films. Weak and without any sense of development in the boy-wizard. Both main adults played good parts but - again - without decent plot lines and characterisations they simply floated without anchors in a sea of fairly predictable action. A real shame because the basic premise had a lot of promise..

An uncle and his (dead) partner cast spells and teach the boy.but they need to find a clock hidden inside the walls of the house.the uncles magic partner is dead and comes back to send time backwards to stop wars,,desease and more but it doesn't go to plan ,a bit disappointing,,,not for me this one.