Based on the bestselling series and childhood favorite of the same name, Goosebumps is a story of mayhem and monsters. Zach played by Dylan Minnette and mom Gale (Amy Ryan) have moved to a small town in Delaware for a fresh start. He quickly develops a relationship with the girl next door Hannah (Odeya Rush), but is warned away by her dad who we learn from the trailers is the author of the Goosebumps series himself R.L. Stine (Jack Black). Tucked away in Stine's house is a bookcase filled with original manuscripts he's written, all locked tight. One of the books happens to get open, unleashing a monster, and the mayhem ensues.
Fans of the series like myself will find the film quite enjoyable. Not sure if all the monsters from the series inhabit the movie, but the screen is filled with them. While Jack Black stands out as the main attraction, the rest of the cast doesn't disappoint either. For a kids movie, there were a number of comedic moments that had me cracking up. On the downside, I felt like this was a movie that struggled with its identity. It started with a comedic punch, then combined comedy with action. Towards the end, though, I felt like it tried to take itself a little too seriously. My final recommendation: A great watch for a home-viewing experience. I give it a 79.
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