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Title: Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism Arc Entertainment Director: Christopher N. Rowley Writer: Georgia Byng, Christopher N. Rowley, Tom Butterworth and Chris Hurford Cast: Raffey Cassidy, Emily Watson, Dominic Monaghan, Lesley Manville, Celia Imrie Running Time: 98 min, Rated PG (mild language) In theaters: August 14, 2015 Molly Moon (Raffey Cassidy) lives in an orphanage with her best friend Rocky (Jadon Carnelly Morris), and several other kids. Mrs. Adderstone (Lesley Manville) who runs the orphanage is mean broad who loves punishing the children for any little thing. She orders Edna the cook (Celia Imrie) to feed the children fish-head soup for a week for raiding the kitchen one night.  Molly  [ Read More ]

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This desperately terrible children’s fantasy is an unpleasant mishmash of dated slapstick, unwittingly sinister adventure, and icky magic. I’m “biast” (pro): nothing

I’m “biast” (con): nothing

I have not read the source material

(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)

From its frankly amazing all-star, Anglophile-favorites cast — Emily Watson, Dominic Monaghan, Celia Imrie, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Miller, Lesley Manville; plus Joan Collins — to the font used in its title design, Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism would like you to believe you are in for some Harry Potter-style awesomeness. Be not fooled. This desperately terrible children’s fantasy, based on the first book in the Ya series by Georgia Byng, is an unpleasant mishmash of hopelessly dated over-the-top slapstick, orphan-in-the-big-city adventure that ranges from unlikely to dangerous to unwittingly sinister, and icky magic that is meant to be charming and is instead deeply disturbing.

After appearing in the magical Disney adventure Tomorrowland earlier this summer, young actress Raffey Cassidy takes the beloved role of Molly Moon in an adaptation of Georgia Byng's best selling novel Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism. Today we have an exclusive clip where young Molly makes a fascinating discovery, one she tries to hide from a nefarious bank robber named Nockman (Dominic Monaghan). The adaptation hits theaters on August 14 from Arc Entertainment.

Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism tells the story of a young orphan girl, Molly Moon, who 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,...

Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism definitely conjures up the spirit of the Harry Potter films in its brand new trailer.

The family comedy is based on the popular series of children's novels by Georgia Byng.

Molly Moon (Raffey Cassidy) is a sad young girl whose life is brightened by the discovery of a mystical book on hypnotism.

The girl uses the book to make her wildest dreams come true, from gaining acceptance from others to having an incredible New York adventure.

Bonneville's Christopher N Rowley is behind the lens for Molly Moon, with his cast including Emily Watson, Celia Imrie, Lesley Manville and Joan Collins.

Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism opens on August 14 on limited release in the Us.

Read More: 'Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism' Acquired by Arc Entertainment A new clip from "Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism," based on the children's book series, finds a terrified Molly watching her villainous orphanage director passing her over for adoption. Based on the first book in Georgia Byng's six-part series, "Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism" stars Raffey Cassidy, Emily Watson and Dominic Monaghan. The film follows its title character, a young British orphan, who prevails over her dismal future with the help of a hypnotism book she finds and studies. She must then protect the coveted book through a series of challenging obstacles as a man who wants it kidnaps her dog, blackmails her and sends her on a crazy journey to get everything back. This exclusive clip from the whimsical film finds Molly in a desperate situation in her orphanage. The...

The North American rights deal has cued up an August 14 release on VOD and in select theatres for Christopher N Rowley’s adaptation.

Molly Moon And The Incredible Book Of Hypnotism is based on the first in a six-book series by Georgia Byng, who adapted the screenplay with Christopher N Rowley, Tom Butterworth and Chris Hurford.

Raffey Cassidy, Emily Watson and Dominic Monaghan star in the tale of an orphan who finds fame and riches when she chances upon a precious tome.

Byng brokered the deal with Arc and produced with Lawrence Elman, Ileen Maisel and Simon Bosanquet, while Phillip Alberstat, Norman Merry and Shezi Nackvi serve as executive producers.

Read More: Review: Brad Bird's 'Tomorrowland,' Starring George Clooney, is More Than Just a Theme Park Ride Arc Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to "Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism," a family film based on the bestselling book series by Georgia Byng. The first of the six-book series has been adapted to the screen by director Christopher N. Rowley ("Bonneville") and stars British child actor Raffey Cassidy ("Tomorrowland," "Snow White and the Huntsman") as the titular character, Molly Moon. The film premiered at the Bentonville Film Festival. The official synopsis reads: "'Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism' tells the story of a young orphan girl, Molly Moon, who 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...

Arc Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Molly Moon And The Incredible Book Of Hypnotism, based on the first in the six-book Molly Moon series by Georgia Byng. Byng penned the adaptation along with Christopher N. Rowley, Tom Butterworth and Chris Hurford. Rowley also directs. Raffey Cassidy, Emily Watson and Dominic Monaghan star. Molly Moon And The Incredible Book Of Hypnotism tells the story of a young orphan girl, Molly Moon, whose world is turned upside…...