Hotel Transylvania
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: September 28, 2012
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WarHero373Mar 7, 2013
I liked the movie, despite what most may say. Good voice acting, plenty of laughs and action, and a great family movie. Adam Sandler did a great job for this role.
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slapshot12Mar 7, 2013
This is an animated movie from Adam Sandler. Reviewing it is really simple: if you think you will like it, you will. It is goofy, funny, kinda dumb and really fun. Don't expect anything more, but if that appeals to you, you'll really enjoyThis is an animated movie from Adam Sandler. Reviewing it is really simple: if you think you will like it, you will. It is goofy, funny, kinda dumb and really fun. Don't expect anything more, but if that appeals to you, you'll really enjoy this movie a lot. Our family sure did.… Expand
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Ansatsu83Sep 29, 2012
I can honestly say this movie was pretty good. The story was good, the comedy was more than adequate. I think if people do not like this movie its because they lack a strong morale high ground required to grasp the overall story behind it.I can honestly say this movie was pretty good. The story was good, the comedy was more than adequate. I think if people do not like this movie its because they lack a strong morale high ground required to grasp the overall story behind it. Without providing any spoilers its something that a lot of parents do and it drives their children insane, typically. This movie is worth the price of admission, and then some.… Expand
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00LiteyearFeb 2, 2013
Very funny movie. It's almost unreasonable why negative critics would say it's bad. Not every movie has to be about the end of the world or getting revenge. Instead, the message this movie gets across is that not all people are bad; and whenVery funny movie. It's almost unreasonable why negative critics would say it's bad. Not every movie has to be about the end of the world or getting revenge. Instead, the message this movie gets across is that not all people are bad; and when you keep an open mind while meeting strangers or exploring new sights, you might actually be surprised, which is more than I can say for the critics.… Expand
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KiberApr 18, 2013
Although plagued by pop-culture references and poor jokes, it's animation and solid plot-line still makes it a fun no-brainer for kids and adults alike.
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ZarchonFeb 15, 2013
I saw this movie and I really enjoyed it. I told myself, when this comes out on Blu-ray buy it. I did. As I watched it at home I said to myself, this is better than I remembered, glad I bought it. I don't understand those who didn't careI saw this movie and I really enjoyed it. I told myself, when this comes out on Blu-ray buy it. I did. As I watched it at home I said to myself, this is better than I remembered, glad I bought it. I don't understand those who didn't care for it. It has a good plot, the characters are excellent, and it was enjoyable. I think some Adam Sandler hate may be influencing people.… Expand
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FilipeNetoJun 24, 2020
This film is one of the best that Sony Pictures Animation has made, finally putting it at the level of Disney, Pixar or Dreamworks. These four giants of animated films have been fighting for a long time. Sony has so far been the most discreetThis film is one of the best that Sony Pictures Animation has made, finally putting it at the level of Disney, Pixar or Dreamworks. These four giants of animated films have been fighting for a long time. Sony has so far been the most discreet and least successful competitor, however, with this film and the ensuing franchise, the studio has finally managed to show its worth.

The script is simple: after losing his wife in a confrontation with violent humans, the secular Count Dracula hides, with his daughter Mavis, in an isolated castle, protected from the humans eyes. To make it profitable, it turns it into a large hotel specially designed to welcome other monsters and creatures that want distance from people. But, as the centuries go by, Mavis has grown up and wants to finally see the world beyond the immense dark forest that surrounds the castle. And that is what Dracula is most afraid of, as he regards human beings as highly dangerous.

The film was perfectly capable of humanizing and giving a funny touch to the monsters that we get used to seeing in horror films. Dracula, the Mummy, the Werewolf, Quasimodo, the Invisible Man, Frankenstein's monster, Bigfoot... they're all here, and all of them much more human and lovable than they could be in another kind of film. The plot rests on the father-daughter relationship, on the way a father tries to protect his daughter until eventually she feels suffocated and revolts against it. The most comical scenes are reserved for the Count, especially when he plays with Jonathan, the human teenager who, against all odds, finds the castle and decides to explore it. The dialogues are excellent and the humour is everywhere.

The direction is ensured by Genndy Tartakovsky, who previously collaborated with Cartoon Network Chanel, where he was responsible for some of their most iconic animated shows. It is, therefore, an interesting bet that worked very well. The voice actors cast is large and very good, with the veteran Adam Sandler and Selena Gomez at the head. Everyone did their job very well and fit the characters perfectly. I found Sandler's effort to make his voice more Romanian especially interesting, although it might not be necessary.

Technically, the film is based on computer animation and CGI, whose quality seemed somewhat irregular but generally good. Unlike the films from other studios, music and songs are far from being the strong point here... in fact, it was one of the weakest bets in this film, with forgettable songs that seem to be there only because they have to be there, without being able to add quality and joy to the film. The ending, where music plays a predominant role, ends up a little blurred because of that.… Expand
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dpcOct 3, 2012
Loved it. Took my 6 year old and we both laughed a lot. Being a fan of Tartakovsky from his Dexter's Laboratory days (and others), I thought the animation was incredible, yet warm unlike other recent computer animated films. The directorLoved it. Took my 6 year old and we both laughed a lot. Being a fan of Tartakovsky from his Dexter's Laboratory days (and others), I thought the animation was incredible, yet warm unlike other recent computer animated films. The director actually uses the method to its fullest. Plus, I LOVED that they didn't throw in pop culture jokes for the adults, instead they found humor within the art style and situations. Yes, the story's kind of just ok. And, yes, there's a few gaps in the character development. The voice acting is great, even Sandler who is NOT over the top as some critics have pointed out. Got kids? Go see it, get the stick out of your butt and just have fun! (Not everything has to be Pixar, you know...)… Expand
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Rob1986Oct 3, 2012
Definitely better than the 48 meta score given here. My seven year old liked it more than ParaNorman. I thought it was cute, and nearly as good as ParaNorman. The all-star talent is mostly wasted. Stars like David Spade barely use theirDefinitely better than the 48 meta score given here. My seven year old liked it more than ParaNorman. I thought it was cute, and nearly as good as ParaNorman. The all-star talent is mostly wasted. Stars like David Spade barely use their most effective comic techniques here. The laughs are driven by the script and animation, and any voices would have been sufficient. Maybe that's one reason the critics were disappointed.… Expand
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EssenceOfSugarOct 20, 2012
Seriously, this film is better than you think. I could not stop laughing. Sure, there
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kuehnauJan 27, 2013
A love storm mixed up with monsters. Count Dracula must come to turns with a modern world and a growing daughter. Some fun humor and some scary moments, it's a must see movie for anyone of any age. The 3D version is great. Makes me wish thereA love storm mixed up with monsters. Count Dracula must come to turns with a modern world and a growing daughter. Some fun humor and some scary moments, it's a must see movie for anyone of any age. The 3D version is great. Makes me wish there was an animated series or another movie planned.… Expand
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RainbowDenixAug 13, 2016
Хороший,красивый,круто анимированный мультфильм с хорошей историей,отличными шутками,хорошим актерским составом,иногда даже появляется чувство о том что ты хочешь его пересмотреть,а это ещё один плюс.Хороший,красивый,круто анимированный мультфильм с хорошей историей,отличными шутками,хорошим актерским составом,иногда даже появляется чувство о том что ты хочешь его пересмотреть,а это ещё один плюс.
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EludiumQ36Mar 17, 2013
A mostly entertaining cautionary tale for possessive helicopter parents. You've undoubtedly seen this type of story before but this animated implementation is pretty decent having required a kleenex or two towards the end so that's a worthyA mostly entertaining cautionary tale for possessive helicopter parents. You've undoubtedly seen this type of story before but this animated implementation is pretty decent having required a kleenex or two towards the end so that's a worthy indicator.… Expand
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cleverwabbitJul 5, 2013
This movie was totally cute and entertaining. I can't believe it isn't rated higher. The animation is fun, the voices are cast well. It is a sweet and goofy story for all ages. It is what it is meant to be.
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OnaskNov 25, 2018
Una película excepcionalmente animada y muy entretenida. La trama es muy previsible desde el inicio, pero tiene personajes entrañables y graciosos que la harán bastante disfrutable. No hacer caso a las críticas profesionales, es una cintaUna película excepcionalmente animada y muy entretenida. La trama es muy previsible desde el inicio, pero tiene personajes entrañables y graciosos que la harán bastante disfrutable. No hacer caso a las críticas profesionales, es una cinta perfecta para los más pequeños y los más mayores también la disfrutarán (especialmente con la versión en castellano que, aunque extraña, tiene ciertos gags, chistes y estereotipos de la cultura española bastante graciosos). Recomendada.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerApr 4, 2013
A great family movie that you can watch with kids of any age. It's charming, sweet, and funny. It boasts great animation and stellar voice acting creating one great family movie. Its plot about an overprotective father who's trying to keepA great family movie that you can watch with kids of any age. It's charming, sweet, and funny. It boasts great animation and stellar voice acting creating one great family movie. Its plot about an overprotective father who's trying to keep his daughter from the outside world isn't original and feels too familiar sometimes despite the gothic, halloween-esque style. In the end however it's still a funny movie that parents wont mind watching with their kids.… Expand
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zer0hOct 20, 2012
Written by a fabulous team of acclaimed writers, this move had lots of laughs for kids and adults. My only concern was once the boy was introduced, the monsters became much less of the focal point of the movie. Still lots of of fun!
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LsnceUppercutSep 30, 2012
An absolutely joy to watch. I don't think I've ever seen an animated movie this wonderfully kinetic and brilliantly stylized; it's rare that you can be completely entertained by just how the characters act and react to each other alone. Yeah,An absolutely joy to watch. I don't think I've ever seen an animated movie this wonderfully kinetic and brilliantly stylized; it's rare that you can be completely entertained by just how the characters act and react to each other alone. Yeah, the story's kind of trite and it stops dead in its tracks to hit the obligated emotional beats, but everything else is just absolutely fantastic. If you like animation, you will love this movie.… Expand
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RikiegeNov 3, 2012
Entertaining and very funny.
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TimGSep 30, 2012
This film deserved a much higher score than the critics gave it. It was entertaining, creative, funny, with a cute story and good character development. There were many aspects of this film that I thought surpassed ParaNorman, which openedThis film deserved a much higher score than the critics gave it. It was entertaining, creative, funny, with a cute story and good character development. There were many aspects of this film that I thought surpassed ParaNorman, which opened just a few weeks ago and was also a cute flick.… Expand
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OneParentOct 12, 2012
So many critics put this movie down, because according to them it is not for adults. Why is it that someone that has a job writing movie reviews doesn't have the commonsense to know that animated movies are not aiming for the adults to beSo many critics put this movie down, because according to them it is not for adults. Why is it that someone that has a job writing movie reviews doesn't have the commonsense to know that animated movies are not aiming for the adults to be moved. We went with 3 boys ages 5 and 6. They thought it was great and funny. I think it was just what was expected. Our son is still say "Blah, Blah, Blah - I don't really say that." Parents your kids will enjoy this. Critics be ashamed that you give this movie a bad score just because they left out the adult crude humor.… Expand
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dante_finnNov 17, 2012
Hotel Transylvania will set a high point Sony Pictures. Funny for kids and adults. The jokes are hilarious. If you haven't seen this movie then you need to
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ActorDude99Oct 28, 2012
"Hotel Transylvania" is one of the best films I've seen this year. It was very funny, interesting, and cute. The cast was great, along with the animation. I loved how it explored the idea of a hotel....for monsters! It was very cool and"Hotel Transylvania" is one of the best films I've seen this year. It was very funny, interesting, and cute. The cast was great, along with the animation. I loved how it explored the idea of a hotel....for monsters! It was very cool and exciting. I'm hoping to see a sequel/tv series in the future! :D… Expand
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oblique15Sep 20, 2013
If you just look at Adam Sandler playing a Dracula it looks bad, but if you give this movie a chance it`s actually pretty good. It`s nothing amazing, but was worth watching.
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Rox22Mar 11, 2013
A very good movie and perhaps one of the better animated movies I have seen in a while. Animation is pretty, but does feel a little too cartoony at times. Characters are all pretty well thought out and you really do end up liking them all.A very good movie and perhaps one of the better animated movies I have seen in a while. Animation is pretty, but does feel a little too cartoony at times. Characters are all pretty well thought out and you really do end up liking them all. Overall: Hotel Transylvania is a really good kids movie, and fun for adults too. It has some really good laughs and will have you smiling at the end.… Expand
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BotanaceJan 31, 2013
good movie to watch, nice funny bits and family friendly. I watched it in 3D and it was good.I really liked the cartoons and my favorite character was the dad.
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TrilobiteGOct 5, 2015
It drifts into the realm of cliché love story, but Hotel Transylvania is still remarkably animated in a fast and well formed fashion, surprisingly hilarious and inventive in so many different ways.
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PaultergeistFeb 18, 2013
Every once in a while i'm in the mood for some animated fun. You don't have to expect a lot from most animation movies but a lot of 'em are solid fun. So is Hotel Transylvania. Kids like monsters. Especially overactive ones. That's exactlyEvery once in a while i'm in the mood for some animated fun. You don't have to expect a lot from most animation movies but a lot of 'em are solid fun. So is Hotel Transylvania. Kids like monsters. Especially overactive ones. That's exactly what this movie is. An overactive stay in a hotel for monsters. No humans allowed! The story is simple and predictable. Also the all-star cast isn't necessary. Mostly because the strength isn't the voice acting. It's the animations, the fun and kinda dumb characters and the tempo which makes the movie fun to watch. You won't get bored nor surprised by this movie. But whether you're 51 or 8, you'll definitely have a good laugh.… Expand
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lukechristianscApr 6, 2014
what a good movie . it is not funny it just cool ........................................................................................................
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CherryxldNov 23, 2014
Hotel Transylvania es una película que explora conceptos menos vistos de algunos personajes del terror, y que aunque le falte un poco de chispa, logra ser una buena película familiar.
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Kai82Feb 25, 2021
The best animated movie that came out from Sony Pictures. It feels fresh, has great characters and started a successful franchise. It uses the classical (movie) monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, the invisible man, the werewolfThe best animated movie that came out from Sony Pictures. It feels fresh, has great characters and started a successful franchise. It uses the classical (movie) monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, the invisible man, the werewolf and lots of others. There is however a twist as it is no horror movie but a comedy and the humor works well. The premise is that it is the monster that are afraid of the humans and hide (They are nice people and neither evil, cruel or bloodthirsty). This is not surprising as they get always hunted by a human mob with pitchforks and torches. As sidenote neither of the classic monsters from the old movies even slightly compares to the human monsters of history. Back to the review. Before the events in 1895 Dracula losses his wife Martha to an angry mob of humans (With the name Martha I must now resist a lame Batman vs Superman joke;-). He vows to create a sanctuary for monsters and a safe place to raise their daughter Mavis. So he created the Hotel Transylvania which is quite luxurious and becomes a safe haven for the monsters. For the set up: Switch to our time and Mavis 118th birthday (= Reaching adulthood for vampires). She wants to explore and visit the outside world she only know from stories. Dracula fearing for her safety sets up an elaborate plan to scare heraway from this immediately and succeeds as she returns home (He is not evil here as he deeply cares for his daughter and the dead of his wife is a wound that never healed). However it backfires as this lead Jonathan Loughren a backpacking traveler and 100% human to the Hotel where he checks in. With this the humorous story starts. We enjoyed the story so much as it has the correct balance between humor and seriousness (= Both parts do not harm the other). I will freely admit that it uses a lot of tropes but these are done excellent. It also added some new things and overall it feels fresh. For the characters: I like how they used the classic characters and gave them their unique interpretations. While you know them each one is unique and not just a copy of the established formula. The cast of the voice actors is really good. We have Adam Sandler as Dracula and I know what many think: “Adam Sandler is not funny or good anymore for many years”. Here however he works well and I praise his performance even if I in total agree with the statement. For Mavis we have Selena Gomez and again a fitting choice as she won me over and I am not even a fan of her. Johnathan is voiced by Andy Samberg and is the yin to yang of Dracula and Mavis. For the rest we have also a strong cast with Kevin James as Frankenstein’s monster, Fran Drescher as his wife, David Spade as invisible man, Steve Buscemi as werewolf (Has he a name he was called for in the movie?) and Molly Shannon as his wife. A great cast and all voice actors deliver. I must also praise the director Genndy Tartakovsky who is a legend in the animated industry. For many he is the only strong asset Sony has for animated movies (Would agree to this statement). Because it is an animated movie we have of cause to talk about the animations. They have their own art style and it looks great and convenient. All characters look and act in a way that creates immersion. For the humor me and my friends were really entertained. There are many good scenes and some jabs at the classics. The conclusion is great and satisfying. Overall this might not be the best animated movie but it is still excellent and an easy recommendation. It has a memorable cast and is so enjoyable that it will not be forgotten.… Expand
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MediawatcherJan 30, 2015
It's not the greatest comedy ever made, but it is very enjoyable, Adam sanders not half bad as Dracula, and it is has plenty of funny jokes as well as a prejudice that is completely justified, despite his actions. Unlike buck cluck where heIt's not the greatest comedy ever made, but it is very enjoyable, Adam sanders not half bad as Dracula, and it is has plenty of funny jokes as well as a prejudice that is completely justified, despite his actions. Unlike buck cluck where he just acted like a prick just because he was embarrassed by his son.… Expand
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MadMaxFuryRoadSep 13, 2015
Absolutely lovely movie. Didn't deserve all the mixed reviews. Creative, entertaining, and hilarious, this animated film is one of the very best this year. I absolutely loved the storyline and the film was pretty funny at times. Changes theAbsolutely lovely movie. Didn't deserve all the mixed reviews. Creative, entertaining, and hilarious, this animated film is one of the very best this year. I absolutely loved the storyline and the film was pretty funny at times. Changes the tone from time to time like hilarious, serious, heartwarming, and then BOOM, it starts all over again.… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 14, 2022
After reading reviews that either disliked or were indifferent to Hotel Transylvania and being dubious because Adam Sandler(who has been in a lot of really bad movies recently) was in the lead role, I was unsure of whether to see the film.After reading reviews that either disliked or were indifferent to Hotel Transylvania and being dubious because Adam Sandler(who has been in a lot of really bad movies recently) was in the lead role, I was unsure of whether to see the film. But my love for animation and the appetising trailer over-rode my doubts and I saw it anyway. And you know what, while The Pirates and ParaNorman were better animated movies from this year in my opinion I found Hotel Transylvania much better than expected. More could have been done with the relationship between Jonathan and Mavis, it is a romantic angle that has been used many times before and as well as feeling somewhat under-baked very little new was done with it. While a vast majority of the film is fast-paced with no real dull spots, some parts of the film did feel rushed. On the other point of view, the animation is excellent, the backgrounds are both beautiful and Gothic and that is the same with the colours. The characters are well-modelled. The soundtrack is catchy and upbeat, though some of the songs could have been more than just snippets. The writing is zany and often witty with a surprising amount of heart also.

The story is predictable, but not dull. It has a number of great moments, the genre references are not as inspired as they were in ParaNorman but they are fun to spot, and I loved a lot of the slapstick-in-style gags. Especially the zombie Beethoven, the scream cheese Hors-D'Oeuvres, the shrunken heads do not disturb tags and the digs at Twilight(much more fulfilling than any of the movies combined). But it does have a lot of heart. Is the over-protective father idea clichéd? Of course. But I did find it genuinely touching instead of overly-exaggerated as I have seen described. Dracula's past is also shown in a darkly emotional way. The characters are not the most memorable I have ever seen, but they do have their likability, my favourite here was Dracula. And the voice acting was surprisingly great, to me from a non-fan who has liked him in some movies(Punch Drunk Love, Reign Over Me, Spanglish and Happy Gilmore) and hated him in others(Jack and Jill, Going Overboard, Zookeeper and Mr Deeds) Adam Sandler gives one of his better performances of late in the role of Dracula, he is actually funny as well as emotive in alternative to irritating. Selena Gomez is endearing as daughter Mavis and Adam Samberg brings some heroism to Jonathan. Kevin James, David Spade, Jon Lovitz, Fran Drescher and especially Steve Buscemi give solid support. In conclusion, surprisingly good. 8/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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Jollyjoe1000Oct 31, 2015
it's is a good story, and a interesting way to depict Dracula.The extra characters that doint appear in the Dracula story make a very great role, this movie is underrated and dose not deserve it.
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EpicLadySpongeJan 8, 2016
Wherefore your stupid and average Adam Sandler movies are as dumb and unfunny, movies like this one treat Adam Sandler as a personal buddy for his better roles. It's so sad to see that he's actually better in voicing animated movies forWherefore your stupid and average Adam Sandler movies are as dumb and unfunny, movies like this one treat Adam Sandler as a personal buddy for his better roles. It's so sad to see that he's actually better in voicing animated movies for children and adults than portraying as some sort of dumb character in his actual movies.… Expand
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gameguardian21Mar 9, 2016
This comedy movie is a gift. Adam sandler actually makes a good appearance, it has a lesson, and has great characters. While defiantly not as good as pixar or dreamworks, its still good.
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Striking4gold4Jul 5, 2017
2012 was the year we got three animated Halloween movies: ParaNorman, Frankenweenie, and this film. This one is possibly in the middle of the three. Where Hotel Transylvania fails is as a movie. It's just your typical "father doesn't want2012 was the year we got three animated Halloween movies: ParaNorman, Frankenweenie, and this film. This one is possibly in the middle of the three. Where Hotel Transylvania fails is as a movie. It's just your typical "father doesn't want his daughter to see this guy she has a crush on" with a monster theme. It's generic and boring, but what makes it so enjoyable? It may fail as a romance story, but where it really succeeds is as a comedy. The jokes are hysterical, the zany cartoon animation compliments the kid friendly style, and the idea of a hotel for monsters sounds really unique. But, as I said, it does have its flaws. The story is really clumsy, some jokes can be hit and miss, and Johnny can really get under my skin. Even if it's not one of the best animated movies out there, it certainly is Adam Sandler's funniest film in a long time.… Expand
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alejandro970Apr 30, 2021
An example that monsters also need to rest at ease, not to say in peace. It will not be a watershed of animation but in its favor it has quite a few funny moments and, by comparison, it is more bearable than Despicable me. For thoseAn example that monsters also need to rest at ease, not to say in peace. It will not be a watershed of animation but in its favor it has quite a few funny moments and, by comparison, it is more bearable than Despicable me. For those afternoons that one has to babysit, without further pretense.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017
A great and funny movie! They have amazing voice actors and it is animated amazingly! I really love the Halloween feel to it, it makes it feel more special somehow. It is worth a watch!
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hardcorekiddJul 29, 2018
When monsters want to get away from it all, they go to Count Dracula's (Adam Sandler) Hotel Transylvania, a lavish resort where they can be themselves without humans around to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula invites creaturesWhen monsters want to get away from it all, they go to Count Dracula's (Adam Sandler) Hotel Transylvania, a lavish resort where they can be themselves without humans around to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula invites creatures like the Invisible Man, the Mummy and others to celebrate the 118th birthday of his daughter, Mavis (Selena Gomez). However, an unforeseen complication unfolds when an ordinary human unwittingly crashes the party and falls in love with Mavis. Hotel Transylvania's buoyant, giddy tone may please children, but it might be a little too loud and thinly-scripted for older audiences. But, still a very enjoyable animated comedy. I'll give Hotel Transylvania a B+.… Expand
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NolanLundgaardAug 24, 2018
Hotel Transylvania started out really well. It was hilarious, had a great story, and took a very enjoyable twist on the way monsters are portrayed. Unfortunately, this movie fell apart around the Hotel-thirds mark. What once was outrageouslyHotel Transylvania started out really well. It was hilarious, had a great story, and took a very enjoyable twist on the way monsters are portrayed. Unfortunately, this movie fell apart around the Hotel-thirds mark. What once was outrageously funny turned into something that left me wondering why the direction the movie took was really necessary/could have been easily avoided. I loved most of the movie, and the other bit, while not quite as good, was still enjoyable.… Expand
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BirauAndreeaJul 5, 2018
It is the best-animated movie I watched until now. I had fun watching it and I can't wait for the 3rd part this year.
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Kirollos-NoahNov 29, 2018
Hotel Transylvania is directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the director of some of my favorite TV-animation-series, written by Peter Baynham and Robert Smigel and voices by Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez and Andy Samberg.

The story is presented byHotel Transylvania is directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the director of some of my favorite TV-animation-series, written by Peter Baynham and Robert Smigel and voices by Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez and Andy Samberg.

The story is presented by Todd Durham, Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman and it's about Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's (Adam Sandler) lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world's most famous monsters--Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more--to celebrate his daughter Mavis's 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem--but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.

Alright, alright, the first time I watched this movie, it was the night premiere of this movie, and I was 10 years old and I remember that this movie blew me away, it very impressed of how funny and colorful it was, and how value it was.. and now, as I'm 17, I decided to go and to see this movie again, just to know how I'll react while watching it as a movie reviewer, and if it will fit me as an american teenager or not, and it surprised me more than I expected it might be!

Let's start with the story, and here's the question I ask anyone is reading this review: Does every single movie have to be deep or with a very powerful story that it could be hard for kids to digest? I'll answer this question with a "NO!". It's a movie for kids, the story is very simple, and yeah, it was predictable for adults and teenagers, but still really funny. HT's story might be childish, but still has a hidden value for the older audiences.

Let's move to the voices, which I loved every-single-one of them, and I think that no one was going to be more fitting than them. Adam Sandler as Dracula was totally fun to hear, just like Selena Gomez as Mavis which is my favorite voice-performance in the whole movie, it was really ear-comforting to me, and with Andy Samberg as Jonathan as well, with lots of other amazing voice-roles, like Kevin James as Frankenstein and Steve Buscemi as Wayne.

And now let's talk about the animation, which I found some problems with: it was somehow dark, and not really that eye-comfort. And this is my first issue with this movie, the second one is something I noticed, when Drac and Johnny were organizing the table, I noticed two little drops. First, when Drac was calling the tables, he said one number and before he even moves to the second or the third, I saw three tables flying behind him, it was like that they know that he will call them. Secondly, when Drac fell of his table, he screamed like he can't fly.

And now the scrip (or the sense of humor).. I left the best to the end! the whole movie was well-written and hilarious. There wasn't that much of rude humor, but still it was really funny, I enjoyed it very very much!

Last thing last, is the last issue I found, and it was the scene when monsters went to the city, not the whole scene, it's just how a human said "Yeah, and we love you" when Frankenstein said that they're the real monsters. I didn't find this one necessary.

Okay, Hotel Transylvania's story is for kids, but you will find a hidden gem as an adult (and it is racism). The sense of humor is very funny and effective with such an amazing voices! So, I'm gonna give it an A.

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TomtagApr 14, 2019
This was a really great halloween movie for kids and I loved the way the movie was made
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StudioZoloAug 28, 2019
Great start to a great franchise! While it's not perfect, it definitely has a lot of heart and energy, and that's expected from Genndy Tartakovsky.
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Sosmooth1982Dec 27, 2022
Adam Sandler with another funny animated movie.. I dont even like animated movies, but his are good cause there very funny.
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pur__0_0__Sep 23, 2021
This movie was coming on the TV, so I was watching it with my mom. There were many scenes from this movie that were so cringy I felt like my mom would get furious (I will talk about them later). She didn't say anything, but I was feeling soThis movie was coming on the TV, so I was watching it with my mom. There were many scenes from this movie that were so cringy I felt like my mom would get furious (I will talk about them later). She didn't say anything, but I was feeling so ashamed I was trying to hide my face. Hotel Transylvania is one of those movies that are fun to watch while they last, but the moment they are over you will have nothing to remember them for. It's a generic comedy movie, similar to Minions, except this is not a cultural phenomenon. And that's not a bad thing.
The story of this movie is pretty straightforward. Dracula's daughter has her 116th birthday so he has arranged a party for her with all the other monsters. However, a human has also sneaked into the party disguised as a monster and let me tell you, he's really, really disgusting and insensitive. And of course Dracula's daughter and he fall in love with each other because they are teenagers and that's literally what teenagers always do. So now Dracula is very angry because his family has been hiding from humans. So finally when he drives that human away his daughter gets all moody, and he's forced to get him back.
There are many good things about this movie. The animation is pretty good. The comedy scenes also made me laugh, even though most of them aren't really clever jokes their references to the monsters and the comic timing make up for it. The storytelling is also not generic at all, but rather it is more focused on showing the good parts over the otherwise usual, boring "character conflicts" and plot twists. I really liked Dracula in this movie. The human was also very relatable.
The bad things, however, are also pretty overwhelming. First of all, like I said, it's very forgettable. You must have figured out by now that I have already forgotten the names of all the characters other than Dracula because he is a cultural phenomenon (not because of this movie of course). That's why I have been calling the characters "the human" and "Dracula's daughter" since I don't even remember what their names were. Secondly like I said, there was too much cringe. The parts where Dracula's daughter says that she will give up on her father, someone she has been with for over a hundred years, for a snobby teenage tourist she met a couple of minutes ago even though she can't possibly be with him. And Dracula actually decided to help her, instead of slapping her and getting her on the right path. My mom is strictly for arranged marriages, so seeing those scenes with her made me feel she will say this is propaganda. Thank Satan she didn't say it.
For me Hotel Transylvania is in the same leagues as Stuart Little and Jurassic Park. Yes it was fun and I liked it and all, but I don't have the courage to either rewatch it or see the sequels. It's too tiring to watch, so I guess I won't ever talk about it after having written this review.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Jan 15, 2022
Bienvenidos al Hotel Transylvania, el lujoso resort de cinco estacas de Drácula, donde los monstruos y sus familias pueden disfrutar, libres de la intromisión del mundo humano. Pero aquí hay un hecho poco conocido sobre Drácula: él no es soloBienvenidos al Hotel Transylvania, el lujoso resort de cinco estacas de Drácula, donde los monstruos y sus familias pueden disfrutar, libres de la intromisión del mundo humano. Pero aquí hay un hecho poco conocido sobre Drácula: él no es solo el Príncipe de las Tinieblas; también es papá. Sobreprotector de su hija adolescente, Mavis, Drácula inventa cuentos de… Expand
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Likay100Feb 24, 2022
One of the best movies how i ever see! Well done animation, charismatic characters, wonderful and exciting story! A work of art from the world of animation.
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HoteltransylvaDec 25, 2022
This is the world bast animation movie series of Sony pictures animation. I am very thankful of Genndy tartakovsky for made this movie series. And after watch this movie series I want to be a animetar like Genndy tartakovsky.
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Chriscorc876Apr 17, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed Hotel Transylvania 1! The movie is filled with colorful and imaginative characters, hilarious jokes, and heartwarming moments. The voice acting is top-notch, with Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, and Andy Samberg bringingI thoroughly enjoyed Hotel Transylvania 1! The movie is filled with colorful and imaginative characters, hilarious jokes, and heartwarming moments. The voice acting is top-notch, with Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, and Andy Samberg bringing their A-game to the table. The animation is also incredibly well-done, with vivid colors and smooth movements that are sure to captivate viewers.

What I love most about this movie is its unique take on classic monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Mummy. Instead of being scary, they're lovable and relatable characters that you can't help but root for. The story is also engaging and keeps you entertained from start to finish.

Overall, I highly recommend Hotel Transylvania 1 for anyone looking for a fun and entertaining family movie. Whether you're a kid or an adult, there's something in this movie for everyone. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!… Expand
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