CASPER
Christina
Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle
Universal
Pictures; Directed by Brad Silberling
Rated
PG; 96 minutes; 1995
Casper, the world’s friendliest ghost,
makes his motion picture debut as a supernatural sidekick to a lonely young
girl who may be the only human that can confirm that the peaceful poltergeist
does indeed exist. Kat (Christina Ricci) is a cute and curious kid who
discovers Casper in an abandoned house in her new hometown in this touching
comedy that blends live action with brilliant computer-animated effects.
Reviews
"Astonishing! Even in an age of
escalating special effects wizardry, CASPER is astonishing."
- Caryn James, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Magical! A wonderful and magical
comedy."
- Jim Ferguson, PREVUE NETWORKS
"Two thumbs up!"
- SISKEL & EBERT
"Wonderful! CASPER is the fun movie
of the summer."
- Bob Polunsky, CBS SATELLITE
COOPERATIVE
"Hilarious! Funny, magical and
touching!"
- Mose Perisco, CFCF MONTREAL A.M. LIVE
"A hauntingly wonderful time!"
- Mike McKay, WBTV
"CASPER is hip, witty,
original."
- Scott Patrick, HOLLYWOOD
ONE-ON-ONE/STARZ
"A family fantasy comedy of
astounding technical achievement."
- Michael Wilmington, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Even in an age of escalating
special effects wizardry, CASPER is astonishing."
- Caryn James, THE NEW YORK TIMES
BLURB
Don’t let your campus miss Steven
Spielberg’s presentation of Casper in his stunning big screen debut.