Ok where to begin....it was more than fine. I enjoyed it. Not as much as the Eddie Murphy version but there were things I really liked and there were things that just didn't work for me with the 2023 version. So let us start at what didn't work for me. The story setup is fantastic. It provides clear and compelling goals that the characters must achieve, and it effectively engages the audience. However, after these goals are accomplished, the narrative seems to lose direction, leaving us wondering, 'What happens next?' It appears that towards the end, everyone involved in the production had different ideas, resulting in a somewhat scattered and inconsistent storyline. The film had a key moment towards the end that had the potential to be impactful, but unfortunately, it fell flat due to the overwhelming number of simultaneous events occurring. Additionally, some of these events contradicted what had been established earlier in the movie, making it hard for the audience to fully connect with the moment. The movie did have its fun parts. The movie successfully delivered numerous moments that had tremendous audience reactions, particularly with well-executed jokes that hit the mark perfectly. Additionally, the inclusion of effective scare scenes was evident, as the girl seated next to us visibly reacted and fell for each one, adding to the overall thrilling experience. My favorite character was Travis, played by Chase Dillon. He was amazing. Stole every scene he was in. If you are a Disney fan, I think you will enjoy this with all the easter eggs that are peppered throughout. The general movie audience might be a bit more meh about it. No post credit scenes.
Review of Haunted Mansion
