Haunted Mansion is based on the Disney theme park ride of the same name. Gabbie(Rosario Dawson) who is a single mother, brings together a tour guide named Ben Matthias(LaKeith Stanfield), a psychic named Harriet(Tiffany Haddish), a priest named Father Kent(Owen Wilson) & a history professor named Bruce Davis(Danny DeVito), to rid the mansion she just moved into, of various ghosts who are haunting her & her son, Travis(Chase Dillon).
Haunted Mansion is a good film. Director Justin Simien has given us a movie that is a perfect tribute to the beloved Disney theme park ride of the same name. This film is hilarious from time to time but, it could have been absolutely hysterical with the talented cast that they assembled. The PG-13 rating diminishes the scares & makes sure you don't really get spooked about by the titular mansion's machinations. This is definitely a missed opportunity. The set pieces are awesome. The visual effects are perfect. The performances are the highlight of the movie. LaKeith Stanfield is spectacular as Ben Matthias. Rosario Dawson is outstanding as Gabbie. Owen Wilson is amazing as Father Kent. Tiffany Haddish is fantastic as Harriet. Danny DeVito is phenomenal as Bruce Davis. Chase Dillon is excellent as Travis. The supporting cast is unforgettable. Haunted Mansion is worth a watch for fans of the titular theme park ride & fans of this extremely talented cast. However, lower your expectations & you won't be disappointed.
Haunted Mansion is a good film. Director Justin Simien has given us a movie that is a perfect tribute to the beloved Disney theme park ride of the same name. This film is hilarious from time to time but, it could have been absolutely hysterical with the talented cast that they assembled. The PG-13 rating diminishes the scares & makes sure you don't really get spooked about by the titular mansion's machinations. This is definitely a missed opportunity. The set pieces are awesome. The visual effects are perfect. The performances are the highlight of the movie. LaKeith Stanfield is spectacular as Ben Matthias. Rosario Dawson is outstanding as Gabbie. Owen Wilson is amazing as Father Kent. Tiffany Haddish is fantastic as Harriet. Danny DeVito is phenomenal as Bruce Davis. Chase Dillon is excellent as Travis. The supporting cast is unforgettable. Haunted Mansion is worth a watch for fans of the titular theme park ride & fans of this extremely talented cast. However, lower your expectations & you won't be disappointed.