Christina Ricci,
Bill Pullman,
Cathy Moriarty,
Eric Idle,
Malachi Pearson
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Based on the popular cartoon character, this family-oriented "ghost story" is about a not-so-scary spirit who bonds with a little girl (Christina Ricci). The eternally irritable Ms. Carrigan (Cathy Mo... read more
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Release Date: May 26, 1995
DVD Release Date: September 23, 2003
Stats: 13,059 reviews
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Adults should definetely avoid this film, it's often overly dramatic but thankfully never in an annoying manner. It's a light hearted family movie that will entertain the primary audience whilst serving ... read more
A kids film that made me more scared that happy. Not something you should show kids who believe in ghosts.
An old fave from childhood, Casper is grown up enough to still be enjoyed. Although as an adult you pick up on themes a lot more than you do as a child, I think Casper has enough depth to keep me putting it in my DVD player for years to come, even if I do so under the pretense of... read more
This was okay, I loved it as a kid, but now its just really cliche, but its not terrible.
A fun family film based on the Casper the friendly ghost comics. It's a little silly, but overall fun and humorous, and I enjoy it.
Casper is a terrific family film. The big problem with this film is obviously the language. Despite that fact, it's a fun and quite harmless film to watch. The story is simple, but effects are astounding. I think the reason I like this film is because it's a well made, yet simpl... read more
This is a pretty decent family film, and I like the effects. It's funny, charming, and definitely not boring. It's not completely original, and does fall prey to some comfortable cliches, but it succeeds where it needs to, and that's what really matters.
It's not clear why Steven Spielberg's Amblin decided to make a live-action entertainment starring the least interesting and most saccharine of all 50s cartoon characters. Full Review
Once the audience has become inured to the wide-eyed protagonist and impressive digitized effects, there's little sense of wonder or awe to be found. Full Review
Casper's movie is not the cleverest one around, but its hero may be the most lovable. Full Review
This doesn't usually happen to me, but 15 minutes before the end of Casper I suddenly realized that if I didn't take a deep breath, I was going to start sobbing. Full Review
As a technical achievement, it's impressive, and entertaining. And there is even a little winsome philosophy. Full Review
As expected, it features extra-spectral effects, slews of celebrity guest shots and splendidly decorated sets. For all of that, though, the film is duller than a dead man's eyes. Full Review
Without the talent of Ricci, Casper would have been a truly barren motion picture. As it is, it's still not very good. Full Review
Casper moves like a dirge, especially when it sinks into a meditation on death a la Ghost. As specter spectacles go, Casper is a bit of a ghost bust.
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