Fasten your seat belts, board immediately for the Tim Burton destination!
As Halloween fast approaches, we can't wait to rediscover iconic works of cinema that delve into the heart of astonishing and extraordinary worlds. It was only recently that the streaming platform Netflix put on its witch costume and offered in its catalog a film well known to fans of Tim Burton. 8 years after its theatrical release, Miss Peregrine and the Peculiar Childrena worldwide success, hits the small screen and makes people (re)discover his poetic universe for young and old alike. Be careful though with some rather terrifying scenes that could shock your little ones.
Phenomenal children
Adapted from best-seller of Ransom Riggsthis film tells the story of a unusual boarding school run by Miss Alma Peregrine (Eva Green), where young children with supernatural powers reside. Jake Portman (Asa Butterfield) is a reserved teenager who must deal with the death of his beloved grandfather, Abe, who he finds with his eyes gouged out in his ransacked apartment. Before taking his last breath, he evokes a mysterious loop and a bird. Disconcerted by this tragedy, Jake then goes to his psychiatrist to tell him a story that his grandfather kept telling him when he was a child. That of a refuge set on an island, where children with fantastic abilities live hidden. In order to overcome this dramatic ordeal and follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, the doctor recommends that Jake go to the island and discover this secret place. What follows is a fabulous epic for the boy who, through magical encounters, will discover a dark truth about this very… special world.
Eva Green: half woman, half bird
In order to embody the charismatic character of Miss Alma Peregrine, Tim Burton called on Eva Green, an artist known for his magnetic interpretations. This French actress, who we recently saw in The Three Musketeers, hypnotizes the viewer with a look. In Miss Peregrine and the Peculiar Childrenshe embodies a determined, graceful and protective woman, ready to do anything to preserve her little family of extraordinary beings, whom she has taken care of for centuries. In his characterRe-brownedwho has the power to transform into a bird, Eva Green offers a moving interpretation of an impressive and unusual director.
Tim Burton behind the camera
Master of the fantastic and the supernaturalTim Burton proposes in his 2016 adaptation, an enchanting film that mixes adventure with the quest for identity. After The Funeral Wedding, Alice in Wonderland or even Big Eyesthe director practices with Miss Peregrine and the Peculiar Childrento a magical and dark world. In addition to the romantic story, this film crosses the boundaries of fiction and becomes a magnificent representation of transition from childhood to adulthood. A film which, ultimately, proves to us the importance of imagination and mutual aid, which allow us to overcome our worries while remaining childlike. Available immediately on Netflix!
