Can twelve 12-year-olds escape from the most ridiculously brilliant library ever created? Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library plunks a dozen sixth-graders into the middle of a futuristic library for a night of nonstop fun and adventure.
Production
The library set is unhinged — imagine if IKEA had a sugar rush.
Acting
Russell Roberts channels pure unfiltered board-game-mogul derangement.
Writing
Riddles that actually work, which is rare for kid-movie puzzles.
Director
Scott McAboy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Chris Grabenstein's 2013 novel; author cameo as the 'mystery writer' portrait.
The entire film is basically a love letter to public libraries during an era of defunding — accidentally political?
US
CA
