SummaryA young orphan girl, Molly Moon, comes across a book ‘Hypnotism, An Ancient Art’. Learning its lessons, she hypnotizes her way to stardom in London and becomes rich and famous. But little does she know that an unscrupulous man wants her book. He tracks her to London, kidnaps her dog, Petula and blackmails Molly. In order to get her dog back, she ... Read More
Directed By:Christopher N. Rowley
Written By:Tom Butterworth, Simon Bosanquet, Georgia Byng, Christopher N. Rowley
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
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Dec 20, 2016
40
In the hands of director Christopher N Rowley and an assortment of screenwriters (including Byng), the result is a rebarbative mess – mirthless and shoddy like a disposable Christmas stocking novelty.
Dec 20, 2016
40
Celia Imrie and Emily Watson are a breath of fresh air and lead Raffey Cassidy fares better than most of the kids, but it’s not enough to save this dreary caper.
Aug 17, 2015
30
It lacks the wit and charm necessary to interest any but the most undemanding preteen viewers.
Aug 13, 2015
30
A chintzy children’s fantasy that summons the powers of suggestion, but falls well short of mesmeric.
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Nov 4, 2017
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A quick way to be famous does not go well. It was based on the children's novel of the same name. Purely a children's film. That's why I find it average. The concept was too silly. Particularly, there are a few scenes that do not make sense to the grownups. Even for hypnotism concept they used in the story. So don't accuse it if you did not enjoy it. Other than that, the direction, actors, settings, musics were nice. This is the story of orphan kids. In the rural England, no one has adopted them yet. Like orphanage kids from other films, this tale was too built with their struggles against the odds. Their caretakers are not so nice to them, especially the chief in charge. The kids too have divided and one of the gang decides to participate in a talent show. When that fails, drastically everything changes since then. In meantime a mystery book lands in one of their hands. With the help of it, an undreamt adventure begins. It should have been a television film. Not because the production quality is poor or something, but the story, how it was narrated fits perfectly for small screen. Otherwise, a series would have been a nice idea. A fictional story, and took place at the corner of the Christmas, as well as released on the same season a couple of year ago. I don't think the second film would make it. But possible as a television feature. Not worth, but watching it with kids could do justice. 5/10
Production Company:
- Amber Entertainment
- Lipsync Productions
Release Date:Aug 14, 2015
Duration:1 h 38 m
Rating:PG
Awards
Children KinoFest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Seattle International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
