LEMOM SNICKET

Why is everyone so down on LEMONY SNICKET? I found it to be wonderfullyimaginative, certainly moreso that the bland FINDING NEVERLAND. It is Tim Burton-esque, but the darkness is integral to the story rather than being an affect. It belongs in the company of other dark children's films like the great Dr. Seuss 5000 FINGERS OF DR. 'T', the second BABE, WILLY WONKA,, and the third HARRY POTTER. Jim Carrey seems to be having the time of his life as the unambiguously evil Count Olaf. The cameos (except the uncredited and ubiquitous Dustin Hoffman's) are effective, and the art direction is astonishing. The sense of foreboding in this PG family film is courageous. I was totally caught off guard by this thoroughy mermerizing film.