Review of Goosebumps (2015) by Thequietgamer — 27 Mar 2016
A horror-comedy for the whole family. Admittedly that's made possible by doubling down on the comedy and not really delivering any horror, but what can I expect from a movie aimed at all ages? It's silly and a heck of a lot of fun.
Any R.L. Stine fan will get a kick out of all the references and familiar monsters onscreen. Jack Black brings the man himself to life in incredible ways. He has always been best at playing genuine characters complete with unique personality quirks and that's no different here. The rest of the cast is just as likable, with the standout being Ryan Lee as the comic relief character.
It's a healthy dose of humor and excitement with something for the whole family. Some jokes do fall flat from time to time, but overall the laughs are plentiful. A perfect and non-scary way for the kids to start getting acquainted with monsters in preparation for the horror movies of their futures, and a real treat for those who got their start on the Goosebumps books. It's charming, funny, and a heck of a lot of good fun, longtime Goosebumps fan or not.
8.
This review of Goosebumps (2015) was written by Thequietgamer on 27 Mar 2016.
Goosebumps has generally received positive reviews.
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