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Casper

1995

Brad Silberling

Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci, Eric Idle, Cathy Moriarty ...

5.5

34,073

Fantasy. Comedy. Kids Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion rather than his millions, Carrigan Crittenden (Moriarty) 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 ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Roger Ebert rogerebert.com	"As a technical achievement, it's impressive, and entertaining. And there is even a little winsome philosophy (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Rita Kempley The Washington Post	"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.	NEU
United Kingdom	Jane Howdle Empire	"It's aimed squarely at the tinies, but there is charm enough here to make it bearable for adults too (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly	"A fairy tale with the soul of a rerun"	NEG
United States	Caryn James The New York Times	"Casper's movie is not the cleverest one around, but its hero may be the most lovable."	POS
United States	Desson Thomson The Washington Post	"As far as most kids are concerned, if it has pictures and a soundtrack, it's a great movie. But to the parents who must escort them, I say this: If you must see 'Casper' at all (...) wait for the video."	NEU
United States	Mick LaSalle SFGATE	"[It] is just a better-than-average children's film, dolled up with some high-priced art direction and extraordinary special effects."	POS
United States	Peter Rainer Los Angeles Times	"[It] is just the beginning of a vast marketing blitz. You can’t avoid the blitz--not unless you live in a convent--but you can duck the movie."	NEG

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