Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
2.5/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 10/06/2020
I was never a Goosebumps fan. Never read the books, but I did watch a couple episodes of the TV show. So based on that knowledge, this movie wasn't anything spectacular or noteworthy, but I find it enjoyable. It fits very well with the festive season of Halloween.
Rating of
3/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/07/2019
The premise for the film's adaptation is a smart idea, but it's attempt at blending comedy into the mix sometimes feels awkward or over the top silly.
Rating of
2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 05/15/2016
Is there such a thing as a family horror film? I don't know, but Goosebumps comes closest to that genre. It has its moments, but mostly it's kind of fun with more slapstick monster trouble than genuine terror. Still, talking dummies and murderous lawn gnomes, a creeping plant, ice-ray wielding aliens and a real teen wolf - it's all in good fun, but more for the younger crowd, I think.
Rating of
2.5/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 03/03/2016
Goosebumps is more entertaining than it should be with a fun but lighter mix of the darker stuff seen in the likes of Gremlins and even Jumanji (exact same plot by the way). Jack Black portrays R.L. Stine as both an egotistical windbag and overly protective father. The teen actors are one-dimensional but at least they're not obnoxious. The cgi is cartoon-like but appropriately so since this is a children's movie but there are a few bits that are surprisingly creepy like a kitchen fight with garden gnomes or a nasty ventriloquist's dummy named Slappy.
Rating of
2.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 11/01/2015
'Goosebumps' is a fun family comedy/horror hybrid. It plays to all ages easily. The zippy action/adventure plot stays focused on it's end destination and never gets sidetracked. Likable characters spout some decent quips amidst the constant barrage of monster fighting. I would've liked to have seen more of an attempt at scares. That said, there are entertaining encounters with the huge ensemble of creatures. Those familiar with the book series might get a little more nostalgia enjoyment through seeing all of them in one place. I definitely enjoyed this movie more than originally anticipated.
