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The spooky shadows and eerie creaking of a rickety old house are brought to life via lush CGI in Monster House. A young boy named DJ has suspicions about the house across the street and the cranky old man (voiced by Steve Buscemi, Fargo) who lives there. When the old man has a heart attack and is carried away by an ambulance, DJ thinks the danger is over. Unfortunately, as he, his friend Chowder, and a candy-selling prep school girl named Jenny discover, the house itself has plans--plans that include eating all the kids who'll be trick-or-treating that Halloween night. Monster House begins with some deliciously creepy scenes that will send chills down children's spines (and may be too intense for younger viewers). Animated movies rarely make such effective use of what isn't being shown. The animation is vivid and detailed (though CGI still has a way to go in capturing the full range of human facial expressions). But like most horror movies, the anticipation of horror is much more exciting than the horror itself; as the secrets of Monster House are revealed, the movie's thrills unravel. The noisy explosions at the end aren't half as much fun as the slow twitches of a few blades of grass in the movie's elegant beginning. --Bret Fetzer
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Steve Buscemi, Nick Cannon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kevin James Director: Gil Kenan
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This was by far the most fun I had at the cinema all year! A great treat for everyone. I didnt know much about the film when it came out. All I knew was Mr Speilberg had a hand in its creation.
So I went along with the knowledge that most of the animated films this year were a bit rubbish. But I have to say this was a very pleasant surprise!
Great story and characters, and some of the most stunning effects of the year, this will sweep you up into its world and not let go until the very end. Complete with in-jokes and sly nods to the old adventure films (most obviously the Goonies), this was pure entertainment from start to finish!
Buy and enjoy!!
So I went along with the knowledge that most of the animated films this year were a bit rubbish. But I have to say this was a very pleasant surprise!
Great story and characters, and some of the most stunning effects of the year, this will sweep you up into its world and not let go until the very end. Complete with in-jokes and sly nods to the old adventure films (most obviously the Goonies), this was pure entertainment from start to finish!
Buy and enjoy!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I would give this 3D Bluray 5 Stars but for the price and lack of new features. You already know that this film is a 5 star classic.
A standard Bluray is expensive enough but 3D Bluray is very expensive all things considered.
So when you realise that there are NO new special features on this disc except two 3D trailers for Open Season and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs it tends to make the £16.00 hit hurt a little.
You can watch this Bluray in 2D or 3D so you aren't restricted to only watching the 3D version if you don't have enough glasses to go around.
The actual 3D effect in the film is fairly subtle, no pop out in your face moments, it is mainly a depth affair.
However there are one or two eye popping moments where the 3D effect really does shine, the part where D.J. has his nightmare in his bedroom looks fantastic, and the last 10 minute sequence where the protagonist's battle the Monster House looks amazing, especially when the House crosses the road from left to right chasing the children, awesome.
I am baffled that considering how much the movie/electrical goods industry wants 3D to take off that they are releasing 3D films at such a slow pace, and with no new added features to really tempt even hardcore film enthusiasts to make a 2nd purchase I can't see how 3D is going to take off. SONY and Disney etc need to release many more 3D films very soon and with more special feature benefits or their 3D dreams may end up being nightmares.
A standard Bluray is expensive enough but 3D Bluray is very expensive all things considered.
So when you realise that there are NO new special features on this disc except two 3D trailers for Open Season and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs it tends to make the £16.00 hit hurt a little.
You can watch this Bluray in 2D or 3D so you aren't restricted to only watching the 3D version if you don't have enough glasses to go around.
The actual 3D effect in the film is fairly subtle, no pop out in your face moments, it is mainly a depth affair.
However there are one or two eye popping moments where the 3D effect really does shine, the part where D.J. has his nightmare in his bedroom looks fantastic, and the last 10 minute sequence where the protagonist's battle the Monster House looks amazing, especially when the House crosses the road from left to right chasing the children, awesome.
I am baffled that considering how much the movie/electrical goods industry wants 3D to take off that they are releasing 3D films at such a slow pace, and with no new added features to really tempt even hardcore film enthusiasts to make a 2nd purchase I can't see how 3D is going to take off. SONY and Disney etc need to release many more 3D films very soon and with more special feature benefits or their 3D dreams may end up being nightmares.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I didn't know what to expect, but I must say I found it quite enjoyable. There was a lot of talk before the movie. People were saying that it will be too scary for the little kids, but not adult enough to capture older kids attention.
I can see it being quite frightening at times for the little ones, but of the kids in the theater its not like I heard any of them screaming mommy. I don't know how well the movie will do with kids, but from an adult's perspective, its definitely worth a viewing.
The best part of the movie definitely has to be the characters. Each were extremely well thought out and put together. They did a fantastic job of matching right voices with the right characters. Characters facial expressions were amazing. You'll find yourself laughing at things they say and do quite a lot.
The animation looks great. They certainly aren't ground breaking. But they fit the movie well. However, I will say that some scenes looked quite amazing.
If you are looking for a fun, clean movie with plenty of laughs and chuckles, this is definitely one you don't want to miss!
I can see it being quite frightening at times for the little ones, but of the kids in the theater its not like I heard any of them screaming mommy. I don't know how well the movie will do with kids, but from an adult's perspective, its definitely worth a viewing.
The best part of the movie definitely has to be the characters. Each were extremely well thought out and put together. They did a fantastic job of matching right voices with the right characters. Characters facial expressions were amazing. You'll find yourself laughing at things they say and do quite a lot.
The animation looks great. They certainly aren't ground breaking. But they fit the movie well. However, I will say that some scenes looked quite amazing.
If you are looking for a fun, clean movie with plenty of laughs and chuckles, this is definitely one you don't want to miss!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
The... the most great
Left me speechless so good. Do watch out for scary scenes as even I was scared by some of them, not in 3D! Storyline: This house turns into a monster with traps. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Helen Hiscock
great 3d
This film is very good the animation is a joy to watch, and the 3d is great , i found the story very intresting and once the film started nothing was going to get me out of my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. P. Maskrey
Daughter's favourite film
My daughter is forever watching this DVD, but as soon as we had a 3D TV, she wanted the film in better definition.... So here it is. Very funny, witty and sharp
Published 4 months ago by The crew
great dvd
My kids learnt about this dvd from a friend and were desperate to own their own copy so we bought it for them and they love this flim.
Published 8 months ago by jenny
MONSTER HOUSE 3D
There's not many 3d films out at the moment so i am getting all that can be brought. And the only thing to whach out for is that there is a big diffirants between 3d with cardbourd... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. N. J. Jeffery
HILARIOUS AND SCARY!
MONSTER HOUSE is amazing! First of all, the story was very moving, deep and best of all, completely original! The setting was very atmospheric and scary which i loved! Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. Stephenson
3D are you sure?
Ok this movie is a great film and i was excited to get it on 3D blu ray.
The movie is good in 3D but not as good as some other titles available, saying that the 3D kind of... Read more
The movie is good in 3D but not as good as some other titles available, saying that the 3D kind of... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Capowacko
Great film
I really enjoyed this film even though it is supposed to be for kids, The 3D effect was fantastic and just added to the great storyline , I would reccommend watching the extras on... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. A. Wilson
Tepid
I watched 'Monster House' after 'How to train your dragon', 'Dragon Hunters' and 'Hoodwinked'.
It is not in the same league as the 3 other DVDs. Read more
It is not in the same league as the 3 other DVDs. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bamboo
Monster House 3D [Blu-ray]
Ok film but not suitable for young children IMHO - quite scarey at times. 3D effects very good on my Samsung 3D TV.
Published 16 months ago by Mr. George Binns
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