Watch Molly Moon

Molly Moon is a 2015 film adapted from the best-selling children’s series by Georgia Byng. Directed by Christopher Rowley, the film stars Raffey Cassidy, Emily Watson, and Dominic Monaghan. Molly Moon is an orphan living in a dreary British orphanage, Hardwick House. She spends most of her days getting in trouble with Miss Adderstone, the cruel and stern headmistress of the orphanage. However, all of that changes when Molly discovers a book on hypnotism at the local library. She teaches herself how to hypnotize others and soon realizes that she has the power to change her life.

With hypnotism, Molly is able to persuade Miss Trinklebury, the sweet librarian, to let her borrow books from the adult section of the library. She also “steals” her way out of the orphanage by hypnotizing Mr. Alabaster, the assistant of the orphanage, to let her out of the property. With her newly acquired wealth (after hypnotizing a banker), she travels to London to start a new life.

In London, Molly discovers that there is a talent show called “Stars in Your Eyes” with a grand prize of ten thousand pounds. She decides to enter the competition with the hopes of winning the prize money and becoming famous. With her captivating gaze, Molly easily hypnotizes the competition’s judges, but events take a different turn when she discovers that her adversary, Rocky, is also a talented hypnotist.

Molly and Rocky engage in a hypnotic battle, trying to outdo each other with their impressive abilities. However, when Rocky learns about Molly’s story and her struggles at the orphanage, he becomes sympathetic to her cause and offers his help to her. Together, they discover that their hypnotism can be used for good, and they hatch a plan to use it to help others.

Molly Moon is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and redemption. The film’s visual style is charming and whimsical, and the performances by the cast are delightful. Emily Watson is excellent as Miss Adderstone, the stern caretaker of the orphanage. Raffey Cassidy, who plays the titular role, delivers a nuanced and charming performance as Molly, bringing the character to life in a way that truly captures the spirit of the source material.

Additionally, the film’s use of hypnosis as a narrative device is both clever and engaging. The visuals that accompany the hypnotic sequences are stunning and surreal, emphasizing the power of the mind and the limitless possibilities of self-discovery.

Overall, Molly Moon is a delightful film that will appeal to audiences of all ages. It is a heartwarming tale of a young girl who discovers her own strength and learns to use it for good. With its imaginative visuals and charming performances, it is a perfect choice for family movie night.