The House With a Clock in Its Walls (2018)

The House With A Clock in its Walls

Directed by: Eli Roth

Written by: Eric Kripke

Starring: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan

Classification: PG

104 minutes

3/5 Stars

This film is pure fun. The House With a Clock in its Walls is an adventure film I believe truly anyone will enjoy.

Lewis Barnavelt is an orphan who goes to live with his uncle (Jack Black). Lewis's uncle is a warlock who lives in a magical home and is best friends with the witch next door Mrs. Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett). There is a mysterious clock hidden within the walls of the house though, and this is causing major problems.

Our heroes have to find the clock before times runs out, if they do not the end of times will begin. Uncle Barnavelt and Mrs. Zimmerman are unable to find it as there is a hex preventing any witch or warlock from finding it. It is up to Lewis to find the ticking clock before time runs out. 

The cast all have great chemistry with each other. The film also has surprisingly dark imagery and characters for a children's film. Still, it is worth watching.