cast of nancy drew and the hidden staircase

Spoiler alert: Usain Bolt tops out at 28 mph greyhounds hit 44 mph. It includes the trivia game “Jeopawdy” and a chance for kids to measure their speed against several dog breeds and one very fast human. For those interested in dogs’ biology and history, there’s the exhibit “Dogs! A Science Tail” (separate admission, but combined tickets discounted). As it’s aimed at young audiences - Evans’ narration is presented as the voice of mountain-rescue dog Henry - it’s light on the science and heavy on the action.

“Superpower Dogs” leans heavily on reenactments and demonstrations. Kids will be “Awww”-ing at the dogs’ shows of affection toward their humans. Rated: PG, for peril, suggestive material, thematic elements and languageĪnother star is Ricochet, a surfing golden retriever providing emotional support to humans, including special-needs children and a veteran haunted by wartime experiences. As played by “It” standout Lillis, Nancy is smart, independent and loyal, and it’s easy to see how she’ll charm a new generation of viewers - and hopefully readers. The script from Nina Fiore and John Herrera smartly answers previous criticism of the old-school series’ handling of class and race, but it still remains true to what made Nancy appeal to generations of readers.

Soon the quirky Flora ( Linda Lavin) hires her to investigate her house, which seems to be haunted by ghosts.ĭirector Katt Shea ably makes the transition from more adult fare like “The Rage: Carrie 2” and “Poison Ivy,” though the film works better in its comedic moments than the mystery scenes. A lawyer, he’s fighting a train coming to the village, while she’s solving who’s behind the cyber bullying of her BFF Bess (Mackenzie Graham) with the help of another pal, George (Zoe Renee). Nancy (Sophia Lillis) and her father, Carson (Sam Trammell), are new to River Heights, but they’re already making an impact on the quiet town. But while “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” updates the 16-year-old sleuth to the 21st century smart ways, this version of Nancy Drew should please kids as well as their parents who grew up reading her adventures. Introduced riding a skateboard in ripped jeans, the young heroine here is not your grandmother’s girl detective.

Cast of nancy drew and the hidden staircase