Director: Brad Silberling Writer: Joseph Oriolo, Sherri Stoner Genre: Comedy / Family / Fantasy MPAA: Rated PG for mild language and thematic elements Country: USA Language: English Running Time: 100 min Rating: 5.7/10 IMDB URL: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112642/
Cast: Chauncey Leopardi as Nicky Spencer Vrooman as Andreas Malachi Pearson as Casper (McFadden) Cathy Moriarty as Carrigan Crittenden Eric Idle as Paul 'Dibbs' Plutzker Ben Stein as Mr. Rugg Don Novello as Father Guido Sarducci Fred Rogers as Mr. Rogers Terry Murphy as Herself ('Hard Copy') Bill Pullman as Dr. James Harvey Christina Ricci as Kathleen 'Kat' Harvey Ernestine Mercer as Harvey Patient Being Interviewed Doug Bruckner as Reporter (voice) Joe Nipote as Stretch Joe Alaskey as Stinkie
Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion rather than his millions, Carrigan Crittenden is ready to burn the place to the ground when she discovers a map to a treasure hidden in the house. But when she enters the rickety mansion to seek her claim, she is frightened away by a wicked wave of ghosts. Determined to get her hands on this hidden fortune, she hires afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey to exorcise the ghosts from the mansion. Harvey and his daughter Kat move in, and soon Kat meets Casper, the ghost of a young boy who's "the friendliest ghost you know." But not so friendly are Casper's uncles--Stretch, Fatso and Stinkie--who are determined to drive all "fleshies" away. Ultimately, it is up to Harvey and Kat to help the ghosts cross over to the other side
User Comment: I remember seeing this movie as a kid, and I loved it even then. I was a fan to the Casper cartoons, and to me, this was a great movie. As a kid, it was just entertaining. Looking at it again as I am older, I now love this movie more than just because it's about my favorite friendly ghost. This movie does a good job clenching the issue of death and either letting it go and hang onto it as a ghost with unfinished business. The atmosphere, although often times comical (which is how it is with the cartoons too XD), has a really deep and emotional air to it, as we look at Dr. Harvey and Kat's loss at the wife/mother's death, as well as Casper's mourning for his life and loneliness as a ghost. The music itself is very beautiful, and the set gives a perfect background for both spooky and sentimental moments. If you're one who is looking for a good emotional ghost story, this is a great example, even though it was based on a cartoon. If you're looking for something comical, well, the three ghosts Stretch, Fatso, and Stinky are there to provide laughs, as they really do seem to be having a ball being floating ethereal beings capable of shifting themselves into horrific (and hilarious) shapes I don't remember much from the Casper cartoons, but it's not like you can totally base an entire movie on just those. The plots for the cartoons vary, and this movie could be counted as some sort of canon, I suppose. Either way, it does a good job capturing the lonely, friendly ghost that is Casper on the big screen (and TV set) Go ahead and rent the movie; I'm looking forward to searching for a DVD for it so I can watch it again and again. I love it. I totally recommend this for everyone, kids and grownups alike
The Haunted Mansion (2003) Check your pulse at the door... if you have one
Director: Rob Minkoff Writer: David Berenbaum Genre: Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Mystery / Thriller MPAA: Rated PG for frightening images, thematic elements and language Country: USA Language: English Running Time: 99 min | UK:87 min | USA:88 min Rating: 4.8/10 IMDB URL: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338094/
Cast: Eddie Murphy as Jim Evers Terence Stamp as Ramsley Nathaniel Parker as Master Gracey Marsha Thomason as Sara Evers Jennifer Tilly as Madame Leota Wallace Shawn as Ezra Dina Waters as Emma Marc John Jefferies as Michael Aree Davis as Megan Jim Doughan as Mr. Coleman Rachael Harris as Mrs. Coleman (as Rachel Harris) Steve Hytner as Mr. Silverman Heather Juergensen as Mrs. Silverman Jeremy Howard as Hitchhiking Ghost Deep Roy as Hitchhiking Ghost
On the day of their anniversary, workaholic and real estate agent Jim Evers and his wife Sara receive a strange phone call from a man called Ramsley. He requests that Sara come to the mysterious Gracey Manor. Jim decides to turn it into an opportunity to check out a possible gold-mine in real estate, but to please Sara, he claims it is a "family trip", bringing the kids along. Once there, Ramsley the butler insists that they stay, for a big storm is on the way. The Evers are introduced to Master Gracey, who seems strangely obsessed with Sara. Jim goes off to talk to Gracey about selling, but ends up in a secret passage instead. The kids follow a floating ball to the attic, where they see a painting of a woman who looks just like Sara! Jim and the kids eventually discover the mansion's dark secret from Madame Leota, a talking head in a crystal ball. She tells them that Sara is in danger and to save her, they must "lead the ghosts to the light." After some spooky adventures and surprises, the family manages to save the manor and Sara, all while learning a valuable lesson about togetherness
User Comment: This was a very poorly reviewed film, and it didn't deserve such flack. For me, it was a dumb, entertaining movie with some heart. For others, it was a terrible job of emulating the classic Disney ride and just another stupid Eddie Murphy comedy vehicle. Though I'd rather go on the ride as opposed to watching this, it still has it's charm. This movie is about a Realtor (Murphy) and his family traveling to a haunted mansion for a business deal. While in the house they learn some strange things and end up traveling through various rooms found in the ride (the bride, the ballroom, Madame Leota, the graveyard with the singing busts). In the end, this is a fun movie for kids, and amusing for adults, with fun references, and a fun performance by Murphy and the kids My rating: ** 1/2 out of ****. 85 mins. PG for mild language, violence
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The Witches of Eastwick (1987) Something wicked this way comes
Director: George Miller Writer: John Updike, Michael Cristofer Genre: Comedy / Fantasy / Horror / Music / Thriller Country: USA Language: English Running Time: 118 min Rating: 6.4/10 IMDB URL: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094332/
Cast: Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne Cher as Alexandra Medford Susan Sarandon as Jane Spofford Michelle Pfeiffer as Sukie Ridgemont Veronica Cartwright as Felicia Alden Richard Jenkins as Clyde Alden Keith Jochim as Walter Neff Carel Struycken as Fidel Helen Lloyd Breed as Mrs. Biddle Caroline Struzik as Carol Medford Michele Sincavage as Ridgemont Child Nicol Sincavage as Ridgemont Child Heather Coleman as Ridgemont Child Carolyn Ditmars as Ridgemont Child Cynthia Ditmars as Ridgemont Child
All three previously married but now single, best friends sculptress Alex Medford, cellist Jane Spofford and writer Sukie Ridgemont are feeling emotionally and sexually repressed, in large part due to the traditional mores overriding their small New England coastal town of Eastwick. After their latest conversation lamenting about the lack of suitable men in Eastwick and describing the qualities they are looking for in a man, mysterious Daryl Van Horne and his equally mysterious butler Fidel arrive in town. Despite being vulgar, crude, brazen and not particularly handsome, Daryl manages to be able to tap into the innermost emotions of the three friends, and as such manages to seduce each. In turn, the three women blossom emotionally and sexually. After an incident involving one of the town's leading citizens, the ultra conservative Felicia Alden, the three women begin to understand how and why Daryl is able to mesmerize them so fully. The three decide to experiment with some powers learned indirectly from Daryl so that they can hopefully regain control of their own lives
User Comment: In the small American town of Eastwick, where Christian values of morality and family life serve as the law, strange and violent events begin to occur with the arrival of a new, big city, millionaire charmer by the name of Darrell Van Horn (Nicholson). His entrance is seemingly brought on by the wish of three single women, who are supposedly Witches (played by Cher, Pfeiffer and Sarandon), who can make anything happen by wishing it at the same time. Soon we see Van Horn seducing and having a polygamous relationship with the three witches, which leads to happiness, laughter and disaster. Who exactly is this Van Horn character and is this the beginning of a new era in family values? Like its other 80's contemporaries, such as Working Girl and Fatal Attraction, The Witches of Eastwick doubles as a social commentary on the state of women in a male dominated society, as well as a simple point A to point B story. Here, the focus is on the new breed of middle aged single women, who can be mothers and career women and still have time for a cocktail at the end of the day, without the need for a providing husband While the film does work as a thought inducing critique on the perception of modern women and the men who have always tried to exploit them, as a whole, it lacks focus. At various points it tries to be a thriller, a satire and a serious look at modern America, but director George Miller never really manages to blend these different tones into one cohesive whole. As a result, the film seems a little confused. On the plus side though the whole cast give fantastic performances, especially Nicholson and Sarandon, who clearly seem to be having more fun playing their mischievous roles than others and the film does have quite a few dark "laugh out loud" moments For those of you looking for a fun, camp eighties movie, it might be a better idea for you to revisit Working Girl or Overboard, since you will clearly be disappointed by this picture. Fans of Nicholson and "Gurrrl Power"(in it's most radical sense) should definitely check this one out
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Wolf (1994) Inside every man there are two people-one good, one beast
Director: Mike Nichols Writer: Jim Harrison, Wesley Strick Genre: Drama / Fantasy / Horror / Romance / Thriller MPAA: Rated R for language and werewolf attacks Country: USA Language: English Running Time: 125 min Rating: 6.0/10 IMDB URL: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111742/
Cast: Jack Nicholson as Will Randall Michelle Pfeiffer as Laura Alden James Spader as Stewart Swinton Kate Nelligan as Charlotte Randall Richard Jenkins as Detective Bridger Christopher Plummer as Raymond Alden Eileen Atkins as Mary David Hyde Pierce as Roy Om Puri as Dr. Vijay Alezais Ron Rifkin as Doctor Prunella Scales as Maude Brian Markinson as Detective Wade Peter Gerety as George Bradford English as Keyes Stewart J. Zully as Gary
Worn down and out of luck, aging publisher Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) is at the end of his rope when a younger co-worker snatches both his job and wife out from under his nose. But after being bit by a wolf, Will suddenly finds himself energized, more competitive than ever, and possessed with amazingly heightened senses. Meanwhile, the beautiful daughter of his shrewd boss begins to fall for him - without realizing that the man she's begun to love is gradually turning into the creature by which he was bit
User Comment: "Wolf" posits that the werewolf bite is not necessarily a curse, if what you really crave is a more wild and natural lifestyle than is possible in our "civilized" society. Quite cleverly, the story is set in a publishing company, an environment that is both civilized and predatory at the same time Nicholson gives one of his best performances of recent years here, playing against type - he's actually a nice, normal guy! Spader, on the other hand, does what he always does; he acts like a sleaze, and very good he is at it, too. Pfeiffer makes a tough, proactive heroine, and gets a much better part than you'd expect for a woman in a horror film (horror is very much a boy's genre, I'm afraid) I'm going to get snooty here and suggest that most people just don't understand "Wolf," probably because its ideal audience is quite small. Fans of Nicholson's usual drama fare dislike the movie for its horror content, and fans of violent horror dislike the movie because it's lacking in action and gore. But if you like thoughtful horror that has more brains than blood, you're part of the small group of people who'll get something out of this
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