Tim Burton's film celebrates tenth anniversary
Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, released in 2016, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The film, an adaptation of Ransom Riggs' 2011 novel, stars Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, and Samuel L. Jackson.Story follows a boy's magical discovery
The film follows the story of young Jacob, who discovers a mysterious world after the death of his grandfather, leading him to a magical place where peculiar children with strange powers reside. The film's plot intensifies as Jacob uncovers the dangers faced by the residents and their powerful enemies, ultimately realizing that his own "peculiarity" is key to saving them.Producer praises the story's depth
Producer Jenno Topping described the story as "a very attractive, dreamlike, powerful and mysterious" tale, noting that the book "spoke to us on many levels" and was "a very beautiful story about the transition to adulthood." She stated that upon reading the manuscript, they knew Tim Burton would be the perfect director for the adaptation, as if the book had been written for him.Burton felt a strong connection to the book
Burton himself expressed a strong connection to the book, calling the story "very attractive, dreamlike, powerful and mysterious." He saw in it a narrative that aligned with his unique visual and thematic style.Film found success in French theaters
The film was a public success, with over 2.7 million viewers in French theaters. Despite its success, it has somewhat faded from public memory. However, it remains available on the Disney+ platform, offering an opportunity for viewers to revisit this "very... peculiar" work.
