Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)

MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (2016)

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Adventure
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Ella Purnell, Judi Dench
Runtime: 127 minutes
Release Date: September 30, 2016
Platform: Available on various streaming services

🏰 Setting

The film unfolds on the mysterious island of Cairnholm, Wales, during the year 1943. The central location is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, a secluded orphanage that exists within a time loop, preserving the day of September 3, 1943, to protect its inhabitants from external threats. 

👤 Main Characters

• Jake Portman (Asa Butterfield): A 16-year-old teenager who discovers his grandfather's past and his own peculiar abilities.

• Miss Alma LeFay Peregrine (Eva Green): The stern yet caring headmistress of the orphanage with the ability to manipulate time loops.

• Emma Bloom (Ella Purnell): A levitating girl who becomes Jake's ally and love interest.

• Barron (Samuel L. Jackson): The sinister leader of the Hollowgast, seeking immortality by consuming peculiar children's eyes.

   

• Miss Avocet (Judi Dench): An Imbrine who can manipulate time loops.  

📖 Plot Summary

Act 1: Discovery

Jake Portman, a teenager from Florida, is haunted by the mysterious death of his grandfather, Abraham. Following his grandfather's cryptic last words, Jake travels to Cairnholm, Wales, to uncover the truth. There, he discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and learns that the children possess unique abilities. 

Act 2: Unveiling Peculiarities

Jake befriends the peculiar children: 

• Emma Bloom: Can levitate.

• Olive Abroholos Elephanta: Produces fire from her hands.

• Enoch O'Connor: Can animate the dead.

• Millard Nullings: Invisible.

• Horace Somnusson: Has prophetic dreams.

• Fiona Frauenfeld: Controls plants.

• Hugh Apiston: Harbors bees inside him.

• Claire Densmore: Possesses a mouth on the back of her head.

• Bronwyn Bruntley: Exhibits superhuman strength. 

They reveal that Miss Peregrine protects them by creating a time loop, keeping them safe from external dangers.

Act 3: Confrontation

The children learn that Barron, the leader of the Hollowgast, seeks to consume their eyes to gain immortality. Jake discovers his own peculiar ability to see the Hollowgast, making him a target. In a climactic battle, Jake and the children confront Barron and his followers, leading to a decisive showdown. 

Act 4: Resolution

With Barron defeated, Jake decides to remain with the peculiar children, embracing his newfound family and responsibilities. Miss Peregrine, having been temporarily incapacitated, resumes her role as protector, and the children continue to live within their time loop, safe from harm.