
Writer: Sherri Stoner
Deanna Oliver
Starring: Christina Ricci
Bill Pullman
Cathy Moriarty
Eric Idle
Devon Sawa
Malachi Pearson
Joe Nipote
Joe Alaskey
Brad Garrett
Rating: *****
My last Halloween countdown focused on my favourite horror movies from the past; this year I thought I would go towards the family friendly Halloween. I am going to countdown 5 family Halloween films, from worst to best.
Casper (the friendly ghost) is a classic family Halloween film. It is funny, it has minor thrills for the younger ones and is packed with emotion in the final act. This film combines so many different things into one film, and the mixture of genres has created a truly classic piece of cinema history. The added mix of some groundbreaking animation (at the time anyway), help to bring this well-loved story to life and into the hearts of so many, including mine.
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Bill Pullman |
So Harvey and his daughter Kat (Ricci) move in, and beofre long Kat meets Casper (Pearson), the ghost of a young boy and "the friendliest ghost you know." With his help, and plenty of laughs along the way, Dr. Harvey and Kat must do all they can to help the ghosts pass on as soon as possible.
Bill Pullman and Christina Ricci are so wonderfully put together as father and daughter in this film, with their chemistry and heart truly driving the story along and filling each scene with genuine emotion. Ricci is truly swept up in this mystical world and her relationship with Casper plays out poignantly as the film progresses. Pullman brings great sorrow and humour to Dr. Harvey, mourning his wife and yet managing to still play certain scenes in a humorous way, despite being pain.
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Christina Ricci & Casper |
The script is beautifully written, blending together laugh out loud comedy with some truly heartfelt and emotional moments. The script is then performed gorgeously by the amazing cast, with Ricci and Pullman truly tugging on the heart strings and the likes of Cathy Moriarty and Eric Idle bringing the laughs and putting their comedic chops to good use. The direction is stunning, and the final scenes are guaranteed to make you cry. This film has been a favourite within my family, and it will continue to be for years to come.
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