Gremlins
Warner Bros. | Release Date: June 8, 1984
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TheQuietGamerOct 28, 2017
Comedy and horror prove to be strange bedfellows in this Christmas movie. One that feels like an attack on the commercialism of the holiday, among other things. The humor is juvenile, but violence is gruesome. There are some surprisinglyComedy and horror prove to be strange bedfellows in this Christmas movie. One that feels like an attack on the commercialism of the holiday, among other things. The humor is juvenile, but violence is gruesome. There are some surprisingly brutal deaths. It makes for a movie that almost misses any kind of audience. The jokes are a little too silly and rambunctious for a lot of adults, and it might just be a little too dark for youngsters. Especially when one character gives her shockingly macabre reason for hating Christmas.

I do believe there is a certain age range where this movie would provide a perfect first foray into the horror genre as it's just lighthearted and goofy enough, while packing a surprising bite, to prepare newcomers for the bigger and badder scary films out there, without subjecting them to too much too soon. It can build up an appreciation for horror movies without giving them more than they can handle at a early age. Don't ask me what that age range is though, as I'm not quite sure myself. Perhaps early tweens?

Despite it's odd amalgam of qualities, Gremlins apparently struck a chord with so many regardless as it's something a pop-culture hit. Admittedly, I found it to be quite entertaining myself. Certain qualities such as the incredibly memorable "Gizmo," helped it succeed. I still can't say that all of the elements came together perfectly, but they came together well enough to make for a likable film and a delightfully odd choice for the holidays. I just wish it had been more concise in tone. It jumps from childishly silly to serious and savage without much connective tissue in between to make for less jarring transitions.… Expand
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Dragonfly44Nov 27, 2017
Nice practical effects, cute little Gizmo and a very interesting plot make for a Christmas movie that can match up to the likes of Die Hard. . . . . . . .
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vetorAug 6, 2017
Gremlins is a classic 80`s movie With a mix between comedy and terror,Your story is well told and very fun,Gizmo is one of the cutest characters in the cinema,This movie was part of the childhood of many people.
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PanchogulApr 6, 2020
Gremlins (1984)

Sinopsis: Una población pintoresca se transforma en un lugar terrorífico tras la llegada de una criatura algo inusual. Sinopsis: Un clásico indiscutible tanto del cine como de la cultura pop en general siendo el adorableGremlins (1984)

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Una población pintoresca se transforma en un lugar terrorífico tras la llegada de una criatura algo inusual.

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Un clásico indiscutible tanto del cine como de la cultura pop en general siendo el adorable Gizmo uno de los personajes más icónicos de la historia del cine. La última vez que vi esta película fue hace muchísimos años y no la recordaba, supuestamente es una comedia de horror pero en lo personal no tiene nada de terror, hasta me atrevo a decir que fácilmente es una película familiar teniendo a Steven Spielberg como productor y la ambientación navideña le ayuda bastante.

Sencillamente me encanta y pese a la edad que tiene ha envejecido muy bien, lo único que importa aquí son los lindos y rebeldes gremlins, punto.

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robertoiglesiasJan 15, 2018
Gremlins is an interesting, creepy, funny, and fascinating film. It really makes me laugh and smile.
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gracjanskiDec 31, 2020
Very entertaining movie with a good humour of the green gremlins overtaking a village and just have fun in their minds. But the cute gizmo is the star of the movie, for example when he is talking. Even today you can watch this movie, becauseVery entertaining movie with a good humour of the green gremlins overtaking a village and just have fun in their minds. But the cute gizmo is the star of the movie, for example when he is talking. Even today you can watch this movie, because the story is fun. But on the other side there are some horror elements also and both of them are working here (even for me, who doesnt like horror).… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022
I will admit some of it is very silly, but all the same it is infectious fun from start to finish. Directed by Joe Dante, produced by Steven Spielburg and written by Chris Columbus, Gremlins has quickly established itself in my opinion as aI will admit some of it is very silly, but all the same it is infectious fun from start to finish. Directed by Joe Dante, produced by Steven Spielburg and written by Chris Columbus, Gremlins has quickly established itself in my opinion as a comedy horror classic. The direction is rock solid throughout, and is super efficient. The script is funny and inventive, and the story growing from a very simple idea is engaging and delightful. Plus all the characters are credible. And I have to say Jerry Goldsmith's music is a treat, that man knows how to compose a good music score I can tell you. Haunting, shocking and exciting are three ways to describe the score here. The gremlins are the scene stealers here, at first they are very cute then all of a sudden when they start causing carnage they are quite the opposite. But the acting from the human actors is just as good. Zach Galligan is bland at first, but as the film gets going and you know more of his character you warm to him. Hoyt Axton is indeed a hoot as the inept inventor, and Keye Luke is great as the Grandfather(Mr Wing). Also watch out for a young Corey Feldman as Pete Fountaine. Plus the Christmas speech makes it essential Christmas viewing. All in all, silly it is, but it is clever and consistently engaging. Not only that, it succeeds at both comedy and horror, and that isn't easy to do. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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8
CoreGamer1408May 29, 2023
Slapstick dark comedy that has some feels and cuteness. I would take live action puppets over modern current day CGI for sure.
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SuperShroomsNov 23, 2019
Literally the best movie ever made hands down. Absolute perfection. The perfect blend of horror and comedy. Oh, and remember, if your air conditioner goes on the fritz, or your washing machine blows up, or your video recorder conks out,Literally the best movie ever made hands down. Absolute perfection. The perfect blend of horror and comedy. Oh, and remember, if your air conditioner goes on the fritz, or your washing machine blows up, or your video recorder conks out, before you call the repairman, turn on all the lights, check all the closets and cupboards, look under all the beds, 'cause you never can tell. There just might be a gremlin in your house.… Expand
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jimenezdsauMay 24, 2019
Horror mixed in with comedy with proven points on why one should follow the rules. There are some gruesome scenes however the comical reactions from the characters makes them seem less. This movie will teach some lessons why putting a smileHorror mixed in with comedy with proven points on why one should follow the rules. There are some gruesome scenes however the comical reactions from the characters makes them seem less. This movie will teach some lessons why putting a smile on your face. This is still one of my favorite movies to this day.… Expand
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Steven1981Apr 24, 2020
Gremlins is a comedy, horror fantasy film made in 1984, the same year as great films such as Beverly Hills Cop, The Terminator and Ghostbusters were made. Gremlins spawned only one sequel but it was great and even better than this originalGremlins is a comedy, horror fantasy film made in 1984, the same year as great films such as Beverly Hills Cop, The Terminator and Ghostbusters were made. Gremlins spawned only one sequel but it was great and even better than this original one in my opinion.... GREMLINS was made in 1984 as I said by director Joe Dante who also did The Howling. In Gremlins we see Phoebe Cates, Zach Galligan, Judge Reinhold, Corey Feldman and many other actors and whatever but Gremlins is a very simple story and it consists of somebody's dad getting this mogwai fireball creature for his son for Christmas and there's three golden rules he must follow. The main two are never get his new pet wet and keep him away from bright lights and sunlight but being a dopey and clumsy guy Billy (Zach Galligan) gets him wet and this reproduces an army of the little creatures who are cute but later form cocoon's and hatch into bigger and more nasty creatures who wreak havoc on the community and town. The idea is good and we have great scenes such as the gremlin getting mangled in a food blender or something, we have Gizmo having darts thrown at him from the gremlins, we have one gremlin exploding in a microwave and they even watch Snow White and the Seven dwarfs in cinema. Also in Gremlins there always seems to be snow on the ground, Christmas lights up, a film filled with lighting and bright colours, some very good and likeable characters and the acting is okay. Overall I'd say it's a great film but I still think Gremlins 2 was better with the electric gremlin, brain gremlin, bat gremlin and spider gremlin.… Expand
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OriginalDangerAug 18, 2020
Joe Dante's original... Gremlins is a 1984 horror kind of comedy and it's basically about a father wanting to get his son something for Christmas and he looks in some bizarre antiques shop and buys a harmless little creature called GizmoJoe Dante's original... Gremlins is a 1984 horror kind of comedy and it's basically about a father wanting to get his son something for Christmas and he looks in some bizarre antiques shop and buys a harmless little creature called Gizmo who's a mogwai.... He gets given a set of rules to abide by like don't get the creature wet, don't expose him to bright lights or sunlight and don't feed him after midnight... Surely enough he gives the gift to his son and by accident the harmless creature gets exposed to water and it multiplies more then they go into cocoons then the cocoons hatch then you've loads of evil creatures causing havoc in Kingston Falls... Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates are great in this, Gremlins is funny but mainly dark and chaotic. Check the sequel too called Gremlins 2.... Both great films and Gremlins really captures the Christmas spirit and some of my best parts of Gremlins is when one gremlin is spinning fast on a ceiling fan in a bar and a bar full of gremlins drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes, also the famous pool scene and the chainsaw scene plus Mrs. Deagles stairlift going fast until you see her fly out the window to her death and the gremlin creatures giggling and there's even a dude dressed as Santa with Gremlins all over him. ... The stripe gremlin is my favourite. Gremlins is great and very entertaining!… Expand
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TheMorbidCriticOct 13, 2020
Gremlins (1984) is a great comedy-Christmas-horror film to watch around Christmas time.
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7
akshatmahajanNov 21, 2021
Gremlins is a good family entertainment which is fun and thrilling to watch. Movie's on the point and pacing is also good. The story is little bit childish and straight forward but that doesn't ruin your experience. Overall, the movie isGremlins is a good family entertainment which is fun and thrilling to watch. Movie's on the point and pacing is also good. The story is little bit childish and straight forward but that doesn't ruin your experience. Overall, the movie is enough for you to get entertained.… Expand
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JLauSep 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chinese junk shop pet gets wet, makes babies, they eat after midnight, become gremlins and then kill the townspeople in a jovial manner, all at Christmas.… Expand
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HabibiehakimMar 16, 2022
7.5/10
While Gremlins doesn't lived up to his classic name fully, mostly they did, and when it happen it's fun, it's funny, it's cute, it's scary, and it's great.
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Computey18Mar 3, 2023
The Best "Tiny Terrors Films" Ever made. Also did I mention I was scared of this when I was younger.
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Sopa_de_BaconAug 28, 2023
In my opinion this film is a great family friendly adventure, with great practical effects and very iconic scenes. It is a classic comedy film and I recommend it.
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