Casper

Casper has problematic elements and some jokes and themes are offensive, but it’s emotional weight, cartoonish humor, dazzling visuals and importance of friendship makes it up for its flaws.

What this movie needs is new character designs. Those are the things that scare me. Other than that, this movie is just okay. Nothing more, nothing less

After 30 years this remains a huge part of my childhood growing up I find it odd some call it bad but it’s a harmless family movie A box office success that spawned several direct-to-video follow ups even a new cartoon series Executive producer Steven Speilberg and director Brad Siberling bring the iconic child specter from the 1940s cartoon to the silver screen in live action Starring Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, and Billy Idol Casper is just a child ghost who only wants a friend but he’s at a disadvantage since humans scream and run away at the sight of him and his uncles Stretch, Stinky, and Fatso They also mistreat him frequently A greedy woman named Carrigan and her assistant Dibs are after a so-called treasure hidden in her late uncle’s house, Whipstaff Manor In comes Dr. James Harvey who specializes in communicating with the spirits of the deceased, people who have unfinished business before passing onto the afterlife He always travels across the country with his daughter Kat who isn’t fond of his methods plus the fact her mother died and thinks her father is determined to find her ghost too They both move into the mansion with Carrigan counting on them to get rid of the ghosts but Kat and Dr. Harvey end up befriending the mischievous spirits with Casper even creating a special bond with Kat Together they form a powerful friendship while also discovering Casper’s life before he died There’s still a lot to appreciate here; the special effects are kinda fun, the sets are really creative, and you can tell the filmmakers were trying to put actual effort into it A very touching score by the late James Horner adds some interesting emotional depth There’s also some hilarious cameo actors sprinkled throughout If you’re not opposed to ghostly puns then you’ll still have a good time It’s not awful but could’ve been worse considering the subject matter as it deals with death, loss, coping, letting go, loneliness, grief, and coming to terms with life after death not being all bad A coming of age tale blending family and supernatural having mid 90s charm while also having some winsome philosophy It doesn’t hurt it has weighty dramatic fare, funny and poignancy, and it’s not reliant on being too scary for kids with the menace being more gentle Casper is quite lovable with Ricci being one of the most adorable child actresses of the generation Even new audiences today are thankfully discovering the movie’s charm as well as nostalgic value Again this was one of my childhood favorites, I couldn’t believe how amazing the special effects were in the 90s but this movie also provides a lot of emotion and heart It’s another Speilberg classic to be remembered

Rated PG for Mild Language Throughout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 hour and 40 minutes of what goes bump in the night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A classic, masterfully crafted film! Shame on anyone who would say otherwise.

Filme muito subestimado em seu lançamento que merece ser visto novamente. O enredo é nitidamente infantil mas tem um charme para entreter qualquer telespectador. 6/10 é uma nota bem colocada para o mesmo!

**Casper - 3.5 Stars** Rewatching *Casper* feels like stepping back into my childhood. This 90s gem is packed with nostalgia, featuring a stellar cast led by Christina Ricci (who I had a huge crush on back then) and unforgettable cameos that bring humor and charm. The set designs are fantastic, immersing you in a spooky but inviting world. Surprisingly, the effects still hold up, and the chemistry between Casper and Kat is incredibly touching, bringing an unexpectedly heartbreaking depth to the story. The film explores adult themes with humor and heart, making it enjoyable for all ages. The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack adds a layer of magic, especially in that emotional ending—which still leaves me with chills and teary eyes. *Casper* is a classic Halloween film that's as funny as it is moving, and every rewatch reminds me why it’s stood the test of time.

Really amazing to bring ghost to life by life I'm taking about from the original cartoon into a live action family friendly film and is really fun spooky live action but the story is quite dark and it may questions to family about after life after seeing Casper and the special effects looks amazing and really surprising scenes and solid cast.

Classic holloween movie. Of course if you didnt see it in the 90s and hold it up to todays standards you might not like it. But as a kid this movie was great back when you didnt have a smart phone distracting you contantly.

6/10. 69/100. | As a Kid: 7/10. 71/100