The movie Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is in fact yes, about a series of unfortunate events which happen upon three young children; Violette, Claus and Sonny. Violette invents, Claus reads and Sonny bites.
I am pleased to have seen the movie, though I do wish I would have read the books (as I feel I’ve not earned the right to watch the movie which requires little effort). My sister has read and often commented on the books and how she enjoys them. I really enjoyed the movie and I think I would very much enjoy reading the books.