Three children are taken in by a series of oddball relatives and others after their wealthy parents are killed in a fire. The first to take them in is the dastardly and cunning Count Olaf, who is only interested in their inheritance. Some frightening scenes - not recommended for young children.

Optional English, French or Spanish language tracks with English subtitles. Based on the books "The bad beginning", "The reptile room" and "The wide window" by Lemony Snicket.

Special features: Director Brad Silberling commentary ; Brad Silberling and the real Lemony Snicket commentary; Bad beginnings: building a bad actor, making the Baudelaire children miserable, interactive Olaf; Orphaned scenes: dismal deletions, obnoxious outtakes. Performers: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Timothy Spall, Catherine O'Hara, Billy Connolly, Cedric the Entertainer, Luis Guzman, Jennifer Coolidge, Meryl Streep.