movie review - The House with a Clock in Its Walls
the journal of Michael Werneburg
twenty-eight years and a million words
Kokubunji, 2021.01.09
This is a spooky family flick about a boy who goes to stay with his uncle, who is something of a witch. The uncle (overplayed, would you believe it, by Jack Black) and his wife stand-in (incredibly, played by Cate Blanchett) show him the ropes of their trade, and of course the boy blows it by resurrecting a powerful warlock. It's entertaining and avoids being predictable.
Recommended. For your "movie night" with the kids.