Playful creatures and Black charm, but scares fall flat for grown-ups.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for Goosebumps is mildly positive, with reviewers generally finding it a competent, enjoyable family entertainer without being exceptional. The film's CG creatures and old-fashioned playfulness were noted as highlights, with Jack Black's performance also drawing specific praise. A recurring criticism is that the horror elements fail to land effectively, with multiple critics noting the film leans more comedic than scary. Several reviewers suggest the film works better for younger audiences than adults.
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There's nothing path-breaking about Goosebumps, but it never bores. There's an old-fashioned playfulness to the 'horror' scenes, and frankly I thought there were more laughs than scares. It's one of those films that the family can watch together. Not a bad way to spend two hours.
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The film, with the well-mounted CG villains - the werewolf, the abominable snowman, body squeezers - and its hair-raising playfulness, is a pleasure ride.
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As an adult, you won't really be in love with the film. Through a child's eye, however, this is stuff you'd definitely want to catch at least once on the big screen.
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As a standard children's adventure, this one is interesting enough but the horror part just doesn't stick.
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Overall, director Rob Letterman's "Goosebumps", with some fine nuggets of direction, is a contrived tale, targeting the family audience this Halloween weekend. It is not too scary for children, but not too tame for the adults either.
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If you are a fan of the Goosebumps series, this adaptation is a must-watch. Also, give it a shot for Jack Black who is exceptional.
From our readers
1 rating · user score 6.0
"Goosebumps" is an entertaining mix of horror and comedy. It does not defined any new norms for genre but it is pretty much satisfying and hugely entertaining. It shows loyalty to its source material and make a funny ride and a small twist make it even better.Its a fun way to spend the night.
Credits
Dylan MinnetteZachary "Zach" Cooper
Jack BlackR.L. Stine
Odeya RushHannah Stine
Amy RyanGale Cooper
Jillian BellChamp
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