Casper (Full Screen Special Edition)
Added 1/23/2010
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. I've enjoyed this movie. It makes me laugh, cry, and excited. 'Casper' is recommended for any audience, regardless of age. Truly fantastic.
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Movie does not do justice to cartoons
Added 11/28/2009
I only bought this movie because I had discovered Clint Eastwood was in it. I collect all movies that he is in. He just has a cameo in one scene and a few lines. The story in this movie is not for kids and does not make much sense. It is nothing like the Casper cartoons that I watched as a kid that I enjoyed. It has a good cast but their talents are wasted on an awful script. It goes to show you if Steven Spielberg is involved and you spend 50 million dollars on a movie people will come and see it whether it is good or not. Eric Idle of Monty Phython is in it who is normally very funny. They do not use his talents to their advantage in the movie. He doesn't get much in the way of funny scenes. Casper is portrayed pretty well, but he is put in situations that he would have never been in in any of the cartoons. The father's death in the movie is made light of even though he is brought back to life later. This would not be good for little kids.
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Review of Casper Movie
Added 11/25/2009
I was very satisfied with both the condition and the timing in which I received the Casper Special Education DVD. No complaints here!
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I have grown up with this movie. It is an all time favorite of mine and I recommend this to absolutely everyone! Christina Ricci is adorable in this and Devon Sawas cameo as real life Casper is sweet!
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A fun movie on DVD!
Added 11/18/2009
In a small town in Main there is a legendary mansion called "Whipstaff Manor" which is rumored to be haunted by spirits yet it's true. a Lonely friendly ghost named Casper (Voiced by Malachi Pearson) is in need of a friend yet somehow doesn't seem to be making friends and his three mean uncles named Stinky (Voiced by Joe Alansky), Stretch (Voiced by Joe Nipote) and Fatso (Voiced by Brad Garret) loves scaring off intruders. A paranormalist named Dr. Harvey (Bill Pullman) and lovely daughter Kat (Christina Ricci) moved into the mansion for a new home and for studying on the paranormal as they don't know what to expect as Casper befriends them while the uncles want them out of the house.
Exciting, funny and well done adaptation of the popular Harvey comics! Directed by "City of Angels" director Brad Silberling, written by Animaniacs/Tiny Toons writer Sherri Stoner and produced by Steven Spielberg is definitely good fun for adults and kids. The special effects by Industrial Light and Magic are terrific and the film does co-star Cathy Moriartiy with Eric Idle and appearences by some famed stars including Dan Ackroyd. There is some emotional moments like the climax and of course good laughs abound, it's a nice hit movie for everyone.
This DVD contains a great widescreen picture remastering with extras like audio commentary, games, interviews, featurettes, Halloween tips, Deleted scenes, Talent Bios, and an episode of the 50's cartoon classic.
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Casper (Full Screen Special Edition)
Added 1/23/2010
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. I've enjoyed this movie. It makes me laugh, cry, and excited. 'Casper' is recommended for any audience, regardless of age. Truly fantastic.
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Movie does not do justice to cartoons
Added 11/28/2009
I only bought this movie because I had discovered Clint Eastwood was in it. I collect all movies that he is in. He just has a cameo in one scene and a few lines. The story in this movie is not for kids and does not make much sense. It is nothing like the Casper cartoons that I watched as a kid that I enjoyed. It has a good cast but their talents are wasted on an awful script. It goes to show you if Steven Spielberg is involved and you spend 50 million dollars on a movie people will come and see it whether it is good or not. Eric Idle of Monty Phython is in it who is normally very funny. They do not use his talents to their advantage in the movie. He doesn't get much in the way of funny scenes. Casper is portrayed pretty well, but he is put in situations that he would have never been in in any of the cartoons. The father's death in the movie is made light of even though he is brought back to life later. This would not be good for little kids.
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Review of Casper Movie
Added 11/25/2009
I was very satisfied with both the condition and the timing in which I received the Casper Special Education DVD. No complaints here!
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