I was surprised to see that Disney's Haunted Mansion is rated PG-13. I thought maybe they're trying to make a new Pirates of the Caribbean, a series I love (mostly). So I gave it a chance. That was a mistake.
This movie is not funny. It made me laugh about 4 times. This movie is not scary. I never felt creeped out. I never jumped at any of the numerous poor jump-scare attempts, even in Dolby Cinema where the speakers shake the auditorium. Very little works and there are some extra-cheesy moments.
It's a shame, this could have been fun. I like most of the cast. LaKeith Stanfield gives a great performance. There are a few cool scenes and visuals. But I just didn't care. I was not at all invested in the story or characters. And I just wanted it to be over.
Maybe it's just me. My crowd applauded when it finished. I can see children liking this, maybe something a family can watch together. I personally wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Just watch Pirates again instead.
(1 viewing, early fan screening Dolby Cinema 7/26/2023)
This movie is not funny. It made me laugh about 4 times. This movie is not scary. I never felt creeped out. I never jumped at any of the numerous poor jump-scare attempts, even in Dolby Cinema where the speakers shake the auditorium. Very little works and there are some extra-cheesy moments.
It's a shame, this could have been fun. I like most of the cast. LaKeith Stanfield gives a great performance. There are a few cool scenes and visuals. But I just didn't care. I was not at all invested in the story or characters. And I just wanted it to be over.
Maybe it's just me. My crowd applauded when it finished. I can see children liking this, maybe something a family can watch together. I personally wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Just watch Pirates again instead.
(1 viewing, early fan screening Dolby Cinema 7/26/2023)