Opening this weekend isTim Burton’sMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Based on the novel of the same name byRansom Riggs, the film starsAsa Butterfieldas a young boy who stumbles upon a secret refuge for supernaturally gifted youngsters, headed up by the mysterious Miss Peregrine (Eva Green) only to learn that the children are in danger from ever-growing malevolent forces. The film also starsSamuel L. Jackson,Ella Purnell,Judi Dench,Chris O’Dowd,Allison Janney,Terence Stamp,Kim Dickens, andRupert Everettand was scripted byJane Goldman(Kick-Ass,X-Men: First Class). As a fan of Burton’s work, I’m happy to report the film is a lot of fun. It’s also one of those times where the material and director are perfectly suited for one another. Definitely recommended.
At the New York City press day, I sat down with Tim Burton for an exclusive interview. He talked about his Japanese monster collection and whether or not he opens the packaging, how he was interested inMiss Peregrineafter just seeing the book cover, why he doesn’t like to show his films before they’re done, the awesome use of stop-motion inMiss Peregrine, and more. Check out what he had to say in the video above.
Official Synopsis and Images
From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.
