Great Film: The Haunted Mansion
Not for lovers of the thirty-five year-old Disney attraction
Eddie Murphy? What genius thought up this lame script? Sure, they toss
in a dozen homages to the original ride, but Disney flubbed a golden
opportunity to create a classic film. Don't take one of the
most-beloved rides from Disneyland/World, and come up with a sub-par
comedy, with smart-mouthed kids, and a jabbering Eddie Murphy.
Tech credits are great, though.
Don't be fooled by the DVD's claim of a "Virtual Ride of The Haunted
Mansion." I was expecting a recap of the actual park attraction, but
was instead treated to a tour of the movie set.
Also, Disney....why not just AVOID crude jokes and profanity in this
type of family film? The scares alone garner the rating you desire.
Don't dumb this down when it's not necessary. Have you not learned
ANYTHING since "Watcher in the Woods"? (And THAT was definitely
creepier.)
Cast
- Hitchhiking Ghost played by Deep Roy
- Ezra played by Wallace Shawn
- Jim Evers played by Eddie Murphy
- Ramsley played by Terence Stamp
- Mr. Silverman played by Steve Hytner
- Master Gracey played by Nathaniel Parker
- Sara Evers played by Marsha Thomason
