Casper (1995)

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Casper (Widescreen Special Edition)
DVD Price: $9.49
As of Jul 22 20:25 EDT (details)


Directed by	Brad Silberling
Cast	Chauncey Leopardi, Spencer Vrooman, Malachi Pearson, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Rodney Dangerfield, John Kassir, Don Novello, Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci, Ben Stein and Jessica Wesson
Theatrical Release	May 26, 1995
DVD Release	September 23, 2003
Running Time	101 minutes
MPAA Rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
UPC Code	025192379420
Buy this item	$9.49 at Amazon.com As of Jul 22 20:25 EDT (details) 1 DVD, Universal Studios, Usually ships in 24 hours, Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Languages: English (Original Language - Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Original Language - Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed - Dolby Digital 5.1) Or 37 new from $6.87, 17 used from $5.58, 1 collectible from $16.99

About Casper

This 1995 family film tries to put a fun spin on the story of a paranormalist and widower (Bill Pullman) who moves into a new house with his daughter (Christina Ricci) and meets up with the ghost of a dead little boy. Based on the comic book about Casper the friendly ghost, the film is a dreary series of awkward interactions between live actors and computer effects, and you can almost see Pullman and Ricci reconsidering the project while on camera. A few cameo appearances from uncredited stars help things a bit. But there's no way, based on this film, that one could have guessed that its director, Brad Silberling, would go on to make the exceptional drama City of Angels. --Tom Keogh Amazon.com

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casper

the movie casper is a fanastic movie i strongly recommend you guys buy it you will not regret it.debra April 8, 2008

love this classic show!

This show should be considered classic. Really love this show as it bring back fond memories February 28, 2008

reasonably good kids film, fun cast

We got this a month ago for Halloween because our 4 year old really wanted it. We've enjoyed it as a family, decent rendition of classic Casper story, with a great cast. There are definitely parts that are a bit too scary for our 4 yr old, though. She wants to see it but is scares her and gives her occasional nightmares, so we've shelved it for awhile.
Effects are good, plot is a bit plodding and comedy is very broad, but the kids don't mind that. Casper coming alive at the end is better than you'd think, Cristina Ricci is fun and likeable, cameos are great.
A good family film for over 5's to perhaps tweens. November 19, 2007

SOOO not family friendly!!!!!

How can ANYBODY call this a family film??? Language (bi***), father in a drunken stupor, attempted murder, and an overall poor story. Thank the gods I checked this out at the library and didnt pay money for this thing. Definitely not for my family, anyway. Read a good book together. October 15, 2007

Must Have

This movie should be included in everyone's collection. In mine it has a place in the Halloween section since I love the holiday so much. It is perfect for kids and the whole family to watch. September 21, 2007

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