Masterful Movie

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Alright, I admit it's not a great comedy. Still, it's oddly enjoyable. Part of this is due to the likable cast. They seem to be having a good time. I'm a fan of classic monster movies so that's an added bit of fun for me. I also really liked the Yugoslavian locations where it was shot. I don't know how else to explain it but to say it's a fun movie. Not funny, but fun. Hope that makes sense. The most memorable part of the movie is Geena Davis' incredibly sexy vampire. I think children of the '80s will appreciate it for its nostalgic value. So...yeah, it' s not going to make you snort milk out of your nose but it's a good time. If nothing else, see it for Geena's cleavage.

While some (obviously inferior) people pan this movie, I think it's absolutely hilarious. Come on, Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis (in her only good role), Joseph Bologna, Ed Begley Jr., the incomparable Carol Kane... how does it get any better? Oh, right, it does; the theme song. The fabulous Pennsylvania 6-5000 by Glenn Miller in 1940. Hey, that's my ringtone. And, by the way, that's a real phone number... it is the (translate to modern numbering) the Hotel Pennsylvania in NYC. So there. In any case, this is really classic slapstick, and it has so many references to other works you can watch it many times and still find new ones. Dang, I think I'll watch it again now.

If you go into this movie with hopes of seeing another "Young Frankenstein", you will be disappointed. If you see it with the understanding that this was made with "have to use it in Yugoslavia" funding from Dow - and not a lot of funds, but the buck does stretch a bit further there - and if you like shtick, you'll probably not regret your time spent. Others have divulged the plot, so here's my take: despite the inexpensive production values and a great deal of on-location shooting, this film offers some funk "pokes" at the classic horror movie genre. Michael Richards' performance causes a few squirms here and there, but everyone else does a fine job: John Byner and Carol Kane are a hoot, as is Joseph Bologna's "split personality" role. Jeff Goldblum is so laid back, he seems to be on vacation and Ed Begley is......well, Ed Begley. The ending actually has some warmth and heart, and speaking of warm things, see this - if for no other reason - to ogle Geena Davis in her "Vampirella"-like outfit. WHOA!

When I was a kid this movie made me laugh so much! It is a great 80s flick. I know it is no award winner, but it wasn't trying to be. This was my first movie I ever had once VCRs had come out. I made my father search high and low when I was a kid in order to have it. It makes me long for childhood. (The best part is that besides this movie I was never crazy about purposely stupid funny movies, even as a kid, but this one has my approval.)It made me want to go to Trannslyvannia, which I will actually be going to next year. People don't even think the place really exists. Well, I recommend it if your into movies, it is a cult classic.