FIVE CHILDREN AND IT U
from E. Nesbit’s novel, adapted by David Solomons and directed by
John Stephenson
starring Freddie Highmore, Tara Fitzgerald & Eddie Izzard
Be careful what you ask for. You may get it! That’s the message in this delightful tale of five youngsters who discover a bizarre sand creature that grants wishes. There’s a catch, of course: the wishes come undone at sunset, and worse yet, things often get out of hand! This wellintentioned adaptation of Nesbit’s old–fashioned children’s tale appeals to younger family members, while Izzard takes care of the rest of us.
A refreshing family film Empire Magazine
Featuring an introduction and post-film Q&A with adapting screenwriter David Solomons
David has been writing (and rewriting) screenplays for
many years. Five Children and It was his first feature
film. Currently, he has more than a dozen film and
television projects at various stages of development. His
latest screenplay to go into production is an adaptation
of The Great Ghost Rescue, which commences filming
this spring.
A copy of the shooting script signed by the film’s director, actor
Freddie Highmore and the other child actors will be raffled before
the screening.
