Mostly Ghostly (2008) (V)

Director:

Richard Correll

Writers (WGA):

Pat Proft (screenplay) &
Richard Correll (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

30 September 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Family

Plot:

Based on the successful book series by R.L. Stine, Max Doyle finds he has a few friends living in his house that only he can see. |

Plot Keywords:

Horror For Kids | Young Boy | Teen | Ghost | Middle School

Cast

Madison Pettis	...	Tara
Sterling Beaumon	...	Max Doyle
Luke Benward	...	Nicky
Brian Stepanek	...	Phears
David DeLuise	...	John Doyle
Kim Rhodes	...	Harriett Doyle
Adam Hicks	...	Colin Doyle
Ali Lohan	...	Traci
Sabrina Bryan	...	Mrs. Murray
Rachel Winfree	...	Lulu
Travis T. Flory	...	Billy (as Travis Flory)
Juliette Clair	...	Mrs. Wright (as Juliette C. Clair)
Dylan Tucker	...	Mike
Melanie Hawkins	...	Nancy
Adrianna Belan	...	Trick or Treat Mom

Also Known As:

Mostly Ghostly - Who Let the Ghosts Out? (USA) (alternative title)
R.L. Stine - Mostly Ghostly (UK) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for scary images, brief mild bullying and language.

Runtime:

Greece:93 min | Argentina:98 min (DVD version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:PG | Argentina:13 | Singapore:PG | Australia:PG (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Raleigh Studios - 5600 Campus Centre Drive, Playa Vista, California, USA

Company:

"Mostly Ghostly"

Goofs:

Continuity: During Max's magic act on Halloween, Max's red-headed brother can be seen sitting next to his mother in close-up shots. However, in far-away shots a different boy with brown hair is sitting next her. It appears that both boys are wearing the same wardrobe though. Furthermore, the man who helps Max with his card trick is seen sitting to the left of Max's parents in close-up shots but in far-away shots he is sitting to their right.

Quotes:

Mrs. Murray: And now, ladies and gentlemen, to kick off tonight's entertainment I am pleased to present Max the magnificent and his equally magnificent assistant Traci Walker.

It was a huge disappointment for me.

You know, I had relatively high hopes for this film, mainly because I enjoyed a similar film by R.L Stine called "The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It".However I knew that since it was being shown on The Disney Channel, I knew not to build them up TOO much.Plus I liked how they put in some cute familiar Disney faces in it, so I got relatively excited.Unfortunately about halfway through the film, I really saw no reason why I had to finish it, mainly because it felt as though it had been done a million times.Yet I finished it.Overall it by far is nothing worth applauding, because it is pretty dumb at times.It also is really annoying, and extremely stereotypical, and plus it feel a bit rushed like towards the end, and the middle act.On top of that the main character(who I hated), couldn't act, and should have recast because at times I felt I was watching a play from first grade.However the biggest thing that bothered me, was how it felt as though it had been done a million times.Like even though they had some "fresh" ideas, the surrounding content made it very boring, and even quite nauseating.However it was cute at times, and quite entertaining, and I thought that a few actors did a relatively good job.Overall this movie really is nothing special, and I really wouldn't recommend it. It's not so much that it's bad, it's just it's not good. 5.2 out of 10 stars