Whitewashing Clawdeen, making Ghoulia verbal and Lagoona Blue being a pink mean girl....the list goes on and on. Clawdeen and Deuce, no thank you. Feels like they felt she needed a love interest simply because she was the star. I miss the goal driven, no time for dating Clawdeen. I see the potential this movie had. But at the end of the day I don't know what Nickelodeon was trying to do, but this isn't it. Feels like a wannabe Descendants movie. Ending was predictable. I've been a fan of Monster High since the beginning and this movie acts like it didn't have 10 years of source material to use. I don't hate it, I would watch it again, but I don't like it either. New Monster High fans probably would appreciate it more than life long fans. But that's just my opinion. 5/10 because the music was decent, and it kept the Monster High message of loving our differences.
111 Reviews
Just one but critical fail.
ritokessah6 October 2022
This is pretty fine musical and school story with a teense bit heroic student friends. Not too much as origin but not that far from it.
Characters are very similar, good choice here.
The only but critical minus is origin Clawdeen - why oh why she is half human here?? She is not! Hyde was half human! Wanted concept about humamonstafobia and solving it in one heroic jest - go with the origin person who you can work with! But no. And why no is the reason this movie fails the own choosing concept and fail itself big time. Sorry I want rate it higher for every else good stuff in movie but that only fail ruined it for good.
Characters are very similar, good choice here.
The only but critical minus is origin Clawdeen - why oh why she is half human here?? She is not! Hyde was half human! Wanted concept about humamonstafobia and solving it in one heroic jest - go with the origin person who you can work with! But no. And why no is the reason this movie fails the own choosing concept and fail itself big time. Sorry I want rate it higher for every else good stuff in movie but that only fail ruined it for good.
Be yourself, be unique, be a monster
MB-reviewer1859 October 2022
This movie is based off the MATTEL Monster High toys and some of the animated movies that were already released, and a recent animated show that came out on Nickelodeon; now Nickelodeon has made a live-action movie. Monster High: The Movie (2022) is not that great, but it has some things about it that make it not terrible to watch; I am not big on Monster High toys or any of the movies or shows, but I know as much as I can about this to understand it. Also, the movie is aimed for a younger audience, so young kids will like this movie more than I did.
The acting in the movie was not bad, and the actors playing these characters are doing their best with what they are given for this movie. The effects and makeup on the monsters were not that bad, but some of them did look silly, and there are uses of weird CGI from time to time with them when they use their certain abilities. The reveal of the main antagonist in the movie was obvious from certain things the character would say about a certain potion he is looking for, and goes into detail about where I could tell he was the villain; also, when he took his monster form, it was too weird looking and funny to watch whenever he was on screen in the third act climax.
The musical numbers in the movie were not that bad, they were choreographed well, and the actors do a respectable job in them singing good enough songs for the movie. The Monster High school did look cool and had ok CGI effects, and some of the set designs looked good like in a cemetery or in the school halls that did look cool, and I liked how they put it together. Sometimes the effect of the movie uses CGI, and it can look good, but most of the time it is clearly fake and unimpressive.
Monster High: The Movie (2022) is not great, but it is not doing any harm either; kids will enjoy the characters and the songs of the movie, and I can understand why they would like this movie, it just not my kind of thing. I liked the songs, the set designs, some of the effects, and the look and feel of Monster High; but most of the issues come from it feeling like a straight to DVD movie, and some of the plot lines in the movie are ok with the editing of the movie cutting during certain moments. Not a bad movie, but not a great movie, it is just not made for me.
The acting in the movie was not bad, and the actors playing these characters are doing their best with what they are given for this movie. The effects and makeup on the monsters were not that bad, but some of them did look silly, and there are uses of weird CGI from time to time with them when they use their certain abilities. The reveal of the main antagonist in the movie was obvious from certain things the character would say about a certain potion he is looking for, and goes into detail about where I could tell he was the villain; also, when he took his monster form, it was too weird looking and funny to watch whenever he was on screen in the third act climax.
The musical numbers in the movie were not that bad, they were choreographed well, and the actors do a respectable job in them singing good enough songs for the movie. The Monster High school did look cool and had ok CGI effects, and some of the set designs looked good like in a cemetery or in the school halls that did look cool, and I liked how they put it together. Sometimes the effect of the movie uses CGI, and it can look good, but most of the time it is clearly fake and unimpressive.
Monster High: The Movie (2022) is not great, but it is not doing any harm either; kids will enjoy the characters and the songs of the movie, and I can understand why they would like this movie, it just not my kind of thing. I liked the songs, the set designs, some of the effects, and the look and feel of Monster High; but most of the issues come from it feeling like a straight to DVD movie, and some of the plot lines in the movie are ok with the editing of the movie cutting during certain moments. Not a bad movie, but not a great movie, it is just not made for me.
A Dissappointment
saniawilson20 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I've been watching Monster High since I was a little girl. This movie just ruins the whole history of monster high! They literally ignore everything from the past movies! Cleo and Deuce aren't together, and he pursues Clawdeen instead? NO!! Clawdeen doesn't see Deuce in that way at all! Then they remove Clawdeens siblings? What about Clawde and Draculara? They were END-GAME! Little kids are going to look at this movie, look at past movies, and become completely confused! It's as if the maker of this movie never watched a Monster High movie in their life! Then the graphics are just...so sad. I couldn't give this a 0, so I gave it a 1. The actors/actresses are great and they deserve better. This movie is NOT Monster High.
Walmart brand descendants
tocamochii16 October 2022
Monster high is a line of fashion dolls- why do they look like production gave them 50$ spirit halloween gift cards and they went to town??
Boring plot, bad one liners, acting was less than sublime and full of plot holes.
The songs.. THE SONGS- every scene change had a song. I had to genuinely skip through the songs.
The whole movie was basically:
Person a: i dont fit in!
Person b: me too let me explain this in a song
I honestly really had high hopes for this movie, but now i realize that Monster High was just a cash grab from a big company trying to profit off of an older generations nostalgia.
Ironically, the movie just looked really cheap?
This movie will likely follow me into my nightmares. Might be good for a horror movie marathon I suppose, but other than that a 1/10. Happy halloween..
Boring plot, bad one liners, acting was less than sublime and full of plot holes.
The songs.. THE SONGS- every scene change had a song. I had to genuinely skip through the songs.
The whole movie was basically:
Person a: i dont fit in!
Person b: me too let me explain this in a song
I honestly really had high hopes for this movie, but now i realize that Monster High was just a cash grab from a big company trying to profit off of an older generations nostalgia.
Ironically, the movie just looked really cheap?
This movie will likely follow me into my nightmares. Might be good for a horror movie marathon I suppose, but other than that a 1/10. Happy halloween..
it was like kinda not great
ohmygodtheykilledknny20 October 2022
The outfits were not serving they were not giving what needed to be gave, frankies coral lipstick was horrific. Frankies outfit is one of the most atrocious character costumes ever, why is there a belt coming over their shoulder what was the point of the neon yellow belt chain what was the thought process everything about it is horrible, why are they blue, what the actual hell was going through the designers head, they mustve just picked random items off of shein and shoved them together into a horrible mess of an outfit beacuse what the hell was that. Did not serve, 0/10. They did not give the yassing.
Spooky and fang-tastic! Review from an OG fan
pixelpops12 October 2022
I'm an OG fan and have an extensive Monster High collection, so I am FULLY invested with this fandom.
I adored this movie, full stop. So many little references to past Monster High movies and dolls - so you can tell the writers did their homework. The sets, atmosphere and overall asthetic are creepy cool. Football with an actual foot? Loved it!
All the songs are bops. End of discussion.
Were some characters altered? Yes. But not a full overhaul like some reviews want you to believe. The characters still have their distinctive traits, but with a more modernized/updated feel. They are all portrayed as actual teenagers in the real world, with relatable insecurities and fears.
All the actors/actresses did such an amazing job with their characters, but Frankie was my absolute favourite in the film. I loved their comedic timing and they are just overall so enjoyable to watch.
My one criticism is that there wasn't enough Ghoulia! Maybe in the sequel she'll have more screen time.
Just give this a chance. It's a wonderful movie with TONS of monster heart and doesn't deserve the hate it's getting. Really hope we get a sequel!
I adored this movie, full stop. So many little references to past Monster High movies and dolls - so you can tell the writers did their homework. The sets, atmosphere and overall asthetic are creepy cool. Football with an actual foot? Loved it!
All the songs are bops. End of discussion.
Were some characters altered? Yes. But not a full overhaul like some reviews want you to believe. The characters still have their distinctive traits, but with a more modernized/updated feel. They are all portrayed as actual teenagers in the real world, with relatable insecurities and fears.
All the actors/actresses did such an amazing job with their characters, but Frankie was my absolute favourite in the film. I loved their comedic timing and they are just overall so enjoyable to watch.
My one criticism is that there wasn't enough Ghoulia! Maybe in the sequel she'll have more screen time.
Just give this a chance. It's a wonderful movie with TONS of monster heart and doesn't deserve the hate it's getting. Really hope we get a sequel!
A movie you watch once and regret later
armandocervantes-989267 October 2022
In this adaptation that seems more like a parody of the original series both cgi and cartoon, we get a whole new universe where one of the popular characters, Clawdeen is a half human breed completely ruining the storyline to Frankie's Boyfriend Shriek. Not only does Clawdeen not have Draculaura's cousin Thad as a boyfriend but she seems to be a love interest for Deuce the Gorgan, the boyfriend to Cleo however he has became an ex-boyfriend in this film. Not only are Clawdeen's siblings missing but also several other characters. Each personality is different and the fact that Clawdeen was originally an Afro-Latina, Draculaura a Transylvanian, or Lagoona an Australian. This also sets up a different dynamic in the school.
Monster High Rocks!
njamesgentry7 October 2022
I've loved Monster High since its inception in 2010. The books, the cartoons, and the dolls are incredible! This movie was fun with cool songs, great cast, and spooky situations. Frankie Stein has always been my favorite character and the fact they are non-binary is beautiful. It's all about being yourself, no matter what! Clawdeen Wolf is front and center this time around, while making new friends and embracing her true self. It's such a positive film that delivers love, acceptance, songs, dance, and the perfect amount of creepiness. The entire cast made this movie better than expected. I will watch it again and again. It's one of my favorite movies of the year!
much better than i expected
iheartrae8 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I honestly loved this movie more than i expected to. The story was pretty okay, but i feel like the ending was a bit too rushed. The cgi effects could've been better too, but i'm happy with what we got. I didn't really like the scenes between clawdeen and deuce though, i wish they would've not pushed them as a couple. Also! The songs were amazing, especially out of the dark. But, i'm really upset that holt & jackson were replaced with mr komos, i would've loved to see them in g3, but who knows? I hope they show up in the animated series!! Overall, this was a pretty cool movie, i hope kids enjoy it!!
What?!
filipa-129259 October 2022
As a extreme fan of monster high, for years I've watched all the movies and the series they had- I put on this film in hopes of a good recreation only to see a absl bombsite of a film. The characters bare no resemblance at all to the original characters, their personalities anrent even similar in the slightest, and their style? It's absolutely atrocious.
I am disgusted and disappointed. Literally just scroll on TikTok and you will see better recreations than this FUNDED movie. If you think that I am sitting through over a hour of this monstrosity (No pun intended as this film doesn't deserve to even be joked about) then you are deluded.
So so so incredibly disappointing if you know anything about the ORIGINAL monster high. If I could give it a zero and get it removed off every platform, I would.
I am disgusted and disappointed. Literally just scroll on TikTok and you will see better recreations than this FUNDED movie. If you think that I am sitting through over a hour of this monstrosity (No pun intended as this film doesn't deserve to even be joked about) then you are deluded.
So so so incredibly disappointing if you know anything about the ORIGINAL monster high. If I could give it a zero and get it removed off every platform, I would.
Monster High is much better than I expected! :)
netflixelite6 October 2022
Monster High is so much fun to watch with your family also the music including the dance numbers are actually really good and the cast really did a great job playing their characters! I really liked some of the background scenery in the film giving it a great touched of spookyness! The movie even has a great twist that you never see coming which actually surprised me! The movie keeps it at a level pace not to cheesy at the same time not to dark with character's that are very likable. I hope this film gets a franchise of movies cause movies like these are perfect for the whole family! Go check it out! :)
Much more amazing than I expected
misakisses18 October 2022
I am someone who grew up with the OG monster high web episodes and movies. I wasn't expecting much from this but it blew me away, all the talent involved was amazing and you could tell the actors had an amazing time making this film. I know this movie wasn't made for me as an adult in her 20s, it's made for children who I can just tell are going to love it!
Although a lot of the darker vibes of the original movies and episodes aren't always there it still has the same powerful message that monster high is all about!
The music was fun and catchy, the fashion wasn't as outrageous as I hoped but the style was on point and stylish (I recognized a few of the clothing items too, so it would be fun to recreate these looks), but I have to say again how amazing all the talent involved was.
The only thing as an Australian that made me sad was not making Lagoona Blue Australian, I loved her old design and the fact that there was a doll that was an Australian monster. I guess that's something the movie did lack overall was the amazing accents and cultural heritage that could have been more prevalent.
Overall it was a great movie, and I would absolutely watch it again! It's hard to create something from a material that has a big fan base, but I think this movie will create a whole new wave of monster high fans who will know that being different is the most special thing of all!
Although a lot of the darker vibes of the original movies and episodes aren't always there it still has the same powerful message that monster high is all about!
The music was fun and catchy, the fashion wasn't as outrageous as I hoped but the style was on point and stylish (I recognized a few of the clothing items too, so it would be fun to recreate these looks), but I have to say again how amazing all the talent involved was.
The only thing as an Australian that made me sad was not making Lagoona Blue Australian, I loved her old design and the fact that there was a doll that was an Australian monster. I guess that's something the movie did lack overall was the amazing accents and cultural heritage that could have been more prevalent.
Overall it was a great movie, and I would absolutely watch it again! It's hard to create something from a material that has a big fan base, but I think this movie will create a whole new wave of monster high fans who will know that being different is the most special thing of all!
Bring back the OG PLEASE
erakirkland14 October 2022
It is SO BAD, I wanna give you a zero, but that's not possible, so I give you a one.
This has literally ruined my whole childhood, I don't even want to call it a movie. It's a hellish nightmare that ruins the true Monster High.
The songs are very grindy and aren't good. Compared to Boo York, this was more like letting your drunk uncle on the karaoke machine.
The character's are not true to their original selves and it is TRIGGERING. Draculaura is not her usual fun personality and she is also missing her iconic accent. Abbie has no accent either! Lagoona is no longer an Aussie! Frankie looks 50 years old not like a teenager. CLEO AND DEUCE AREN'T TOGETHER.
I JUST HATE IT.
I want the original MH back and would honestly sell my organs for it.
This has literally ruined my whole childhood, I don't even want to call it a movie. It's a hellish nightmare that ruins the true Monster High.
The songs are very grindy and aren't good. Compared to Boo York, this was more like letting your drunk uncle on the karaoke machine.
The character's are not true to their original selves and it is TRIGGERING. Draculaura is not her usual fun personality and she is also missing her iconic accent. Abbie has no accent either! Lagoona is no longer an Aussie! Frankie looks 50 years old not like a teenager. CLEO AND DEUCE AREN'T TOGETHER.
I JUST HATE IT.
I want the original MH back and would honestly sell my organs for it.
The most drastic change to Monster High.
pollypocketfan-7391413 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I love generation 1 and 2 of Monster High as I think it's a cute and creative doll line but I didn't like this at all. First all of the characters look like entirely different characters from gen 1 and 2. Also with the changed personalities of the characters from the first two generations with Draculaura being mean in this generation when she was sweet, innocent, kind, squeamish about blood and meat, and very caring in gen 1 and 2. Back to how I think that they made the characters look like entirely different characters is Lagoona who's pink in this generation and didn't even reminded me of gen 1 and 2 Lagoona. My guess to why they changed character designs entirely is that after Universal stopped being the distributors of many of Mattel's movies after the 2010s that Mattel lost the rights to the similarity of Gen 1 and 2 designs after Paramount distributing this and the upcoming TV show spin off (which I'm not looking forward to after this). Also I agree with some of the other reviewers that I also disliked Clawdeen being a half human. I'd recommend watching the Gen 1 and 2 Monster High shows and movies. It also seems like Mattel toy based shows and movies have started to go downhill since the 2020s started, and Mattel is my favorite toy company and for the movies and shows made by Mattel in the 2000s up until 2020 as I also love the 2000s Polly Polly Pocket and also think that the Polly Pocket webisodes in the 2010 were also cute and enjoyable (and the 2018 to present Polly Pocket is decent but it's not one of my favorite Polly Pocket renditions), and the Barbie movies (though some of the ones made after the 2010s have gone downhill too).
Terrible!!!
hellomehime7 October 2022
This movie was terrible. I didn't have high hopes for it going it to it and rightfully so. I knew from the first 10 minutes the movie would be a nightmare. The movie doesn't even stay true to the original shows or even the movies. Its almost an entirely different movie with Monster High slapped on it. The lines are delivered awkwardly and the acting is not great (no offense to the actors and actresses). The musical aspect of it just makes it 10 times worse. (though I dislike musicals in general). As someone who loved the show and the movies (even though they were questionable at times) this is an absolute disgrace to the original.
BAD
vestbergklara-5082430 October 2023
Watching this was PAINFUL! They changed the characters so you can almost not even recognize them. They made draculaura mean. In the original she was sweet. Clawdeen is apparently the main character when Frankenstein is supposed to be. They didint even try to make the costume look right. I seem so many cosplays on monster high character. And you think that a full on movie can do better than a teenager but NO. It's not enough that they made Cleo and Deuce break up, they also made Deuce look like jughead from riverdale. This is not a spoiler cuz it's revealed very early in the show, CLAWDEEN IS NOT SUPPOSED TO DATE DUECE. The whole original gang Is not even together. If their planning on making another movie (which I know they are) please make it better or you can traumatize children with bad CGI.
And tbh I didint even a watch the whole thing, stopped at about halfway cuz I couldn't take it. I heard that it was bad but didint think this bad. If you are a parent thinking of watching this with your kid fine do it. But from someone who has watches every monster high movie on replay, I don't recommend for any monster high lover to watch this if you don't want to watch the movie with a disgusted look. Maybe this sound harsh but only my opinion.
And tbh I didint even a watch the whole thing, stopped at about halfway cuz I couldn't take it. I heard that it was bad but didint think this bad. If you are a parent thinking of watching this with your kid fine do it. But from someone who has watches every monster high movie on replay, I don't recommend for any monster high lover to watch this if you don't want to watch the movie with a disgusted look. Maybe this sound harsh but only my opinion.
Cute...
RosanaBotafogo2 November 2022
Monster High: The Movie follows Clawdeen Wolf (Miia Harris, Just Beyond), who was born half human and half werewolf, after she arrives at her new school, Monster High. She quickly befriends fellow students Frankie Stein (Ceci Balagot, Dispatches from Elsewhere) and Draculaura (Nayah Damasen, Grey's Anatomy), and for the first time in her life, Clawdeen feels like she's finally found a place where she fits in and can truly be. Herself, despite keeping her human half a secret. When a devious plan to destroy Monster High threatens to reveal her true identity, Clawdeen must learn to embrace her true monster heart and find a way to save the day alongside her new friends.
Cool, cute and inclusive, they present themselves using their favorite pronouns (He/She), cute characters, charismatic and mega clichés, as it can't help but be to please the short ones and teenagers... I don't like female rivalry, especially fighting for male , but here the ending is happy, the differences respected, and the friendship renewed and reinforced, cute...
Cool, cute and inclusive, they present themselves using their favorite pronouns (He/She), cute characters, charismatic and mega clichés, as it can't help but be to please the short ones and teenagers... I don't like female rivalry, especially fighting for male , but here the ending is happy, the differences respected, and the friendship renewed and reinforced, cute...
horrible.
emilymcole-274789 October 2022
This movie is FAR from what anyone would want to watch, especially if you grew up with the original monster high dolls and show. They completely changed the personality of each of the characters, gave them cheap clothes that arent even CLOSE to the original, and overall the script just sucks. Anyone who was part of this movie probably never even seen the show or past movies, it was just so bad. One example is draculara. She was actually my favorite character growing up, she was so bubbly and sweet. Did not expect her to be a jerk. Also Lagoona's costume was the worst, she wasnt even recognizeable.
Monsterific!
fcpgngq6 October 2022
Genuinely enjoyed this. Great music, basic but entertaining story, and some decent comedic moments. While there is some very obvious budget issues that result in not-so-great CGI, it doesn't effect the experience too much.
Characters are great (albeit very different from their generation one counterparts) and the acting was surprisingly good compared to other live-action nickelodeon projects.
The story was an average coming of age tale, but was entertaining nonetheless (if a little predictable) and the final fight segment felt a bit rushed, but I didn't mind all that much.
As for the songs, they're probably the best thing this movie has to offer. "Coming Out of the Dark" is one of the best songs I've heard from a modern kid's musical since Descendants' "Queen of Mean." I don't think there was a single song I didn't enjoy, which almost never happens for me.
It's a pretty fun movie overall, just remember: It's a reboot. It's not supposed to resemble the original Monster High. Being different isn't a valid reason to hate it and review bomb it. Watch it and actually attempt to form an opinion.
8/10 for being a good movie 10/10 for the hot teacher.
Characters are great (albeit very different from their generation one counterparts) and the acting was surprisingly good compared to other live-action nickelodeon projects.
The story was an average coming of age tale, but was entertaining nonetheless (if a little predictable) and the final fight segment felt a bit rushed, but I didn't mind all that much.
As for the songs, they're probably the best thing this movie has to offer. "Coming Out of the Dark" is one of the best songs I've heard from a modern kid's musical since Descendants' "Queen of Mean." I don't think there was a single song I didn't enjoy, which almost never happens for me.
It's a pretty fun movie overall, just remember: It's a reboot. It's not supposed to resemble the original Monster High. Being different isn't a valid reason to hate it and review bomb it. Watch it and actually attempt to form an opinion.
8/10 for being a good movie 10/10 for the hot teacher.
Surprisingly good...
paul_haakonsen30 October 2022
Well, I was vaguely familiar with the concept of "Monster High", from having seen the dolls around in toy stores, but I never seen anything on the TV. But I still opted to sit down and watch the 2022 TV movie titled "Monster High: The Movie". Why? Well, simply because I had the opportunity to do so, and because I had not already seen it.
Needless to say that I wasn't really expecting a whole lot from a movie aimed at a young female audience, but still I opted to give writers Billy Eddy, Matt Eddy, Greg Erb, Alfred Gough, Jenny Jaffe, Miles Millar, Jason Oremland, Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz the benefit of the doubt. And I will say that the writers actually put together a wholesome movie for the family here. I was actually surprised with the contents to the storyline, despite the dancing and singing.
The acting performances in "Monster High: The Movie" were good, and they definitely had some good talents on the cast list. I wasn't familiar with the actors and actresses here, but they carried the movie quite well.
Visually then "Monster High: The Movie" was okay. I mean, this is a family-friendly movie after all. But the make-up was actually fair enough. Lots of colorful and noticable characters in every scene.
Now, how true "Monster High: The Movie" is to the franchise, I can only guess. But I will say that director Todd Holland managed to put together a movie that was enjoyable to sit down and watch with the family.
My rating of "Monster High: The Movie" lands on a six out of ten stars.
Needless to say that I wasn't really expecting a whole lot from a movie aimed at a young female audience, but still I opted to give writers Billy Eddy, Matt Eddy, Greg Erb, Alfred Gough, Jenny Jaffe, Miles Millar, Jason Oremland, Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz the benefit of the doubt. And I will say that the writers actually put together a wholesome movie for the family here. I was actually surprised with the contents to the storyline, despite the dancing and singing.
The acting performances in "Monster High: The Movie" were good, and they definitely had some good talents on the cast list. I wasn't familiar with the actors and actresses here, but they carried the movie quite well.
Visually then "Monster High: The Movie" was okay. I mean, this is a family-friendly movie after all. But the make-up was actually fair enough. Lots of colorful and noticable characters in every scene.
Now, how true "Monster High: The Movie" is to the franchise, I can only guess. But I will say that director Todd Holland managed to put together a movie that was enjoyable to sit down and watch with the family.
My rating of "Monster High: The Movie" lands on a six out of ten stars.
Freaky is No Longer Fabulous
makeupbysenan6 October 2022
Whilst this movie in a technical sense isn't terrible, The newest revival to the monster high franchise has tarnished the legacy.
My biggest gripe with the movie is the characters. As a Monster High fan since 2010, it's hard to let go of the childhood nostalgia. They of course needed to freshen up there outfits, hobbies and overall aesthetic to fit modern trends. However watching Big Bad Clawdeen Wolf in purple sneakers and awkward mom length skirts made me turn off this movie before even hitting play. Clawdeen was known for her leopard print fits and heels up to the heavens. Realistic for a 15 year old? No but no one is watching this for realism but rather an escape.
Frankie being non-binary is an amazing edition to the series, but could've been more streamlined to be more visually appealing. Non-binary people such as Cara Delevingne or Miley Cyrus could've been used as a guideline for a modern ,cool FASHIONABLE character.
Draculaura visually was one of the better characters, but her cold, not warm personality was a far cry from her previous self.
With a character overall and higher budget, this movie could've been tolerable. Monster High didn't need a live action movie. Instead of a clean slate, Mattel needed to just scratch off the rust of an amazing franchise they already had.
My biggest gripe with the movie is the characters. As a Monster High fan since 2010, it's hard to let go of the childhood nostalgia. They of course needed to freshen up there outfits, hobbies and overall aesthetic to fit modern trends. However watching Big Bad Clawdeen Wolf in purple sneakers and awkward mom length skirts made me turn off this movie before even hitting play. Clawdeen was known for her leopard print fits and heels up to the heavens. Realistic for a 15 year old? No but no one is watching this for realism but rather an escape.
Frankie being non-binary is an amazing edition to the series, but could've been more streamlined to be more visually appealing. Non-binary people such as Cara Delevingne or Miley Cyrus could've been used as a guideline for a modern ,cool FASHIONABLE character.
Draculaura visually was one of the better characters, but her cold, not warm personality was a far cry from her previous self.
With a character overall and higher budget, this movie could've been tolerable. Monster High didn't need a live action movie. Instead of a clean slate, Mattel needed to just scratch off the rust of an amazing franchise they already had.
Cute and Fun
sphinxesadoptable6 October 2022
Likeable characters, catchy songs and a fun setting made this film very watchable. It knows what it is and what it is trying to accomplish and it does a great job of both. Miia Harris has all the right energy and I look forward to seeing her in many future sequels!
I also enjoyed the many many background details, props and touches that made everything extra monstrous in the background.
If I had and serious critique (for a teen movie, made for teens) is that the plot (and sub plots) were quite predictable, which is not always a bad thing with an intro into a series but I do hope they try to up the story plots with future sequels.
Overall, Monster High is exactly what you are expecting and was an enjoyable watch!
I also enjoyed the many many background details, props and touches that made everything extra monstrous in the background.
If I had and serious critique (for a teen movie, made for teens) is that the plot (and sub plots) were quite predictable, which is not always a bad thing with an intro into a series but I do hope they try to up the story plots with future sequels.
Overall, Monster High is exactly what you are expecting and was an enjoyable watch!
Surprisingly good
MAXIpipi8 October 2022
This movie is actually pretty good. Of course it's completely different from the original web series but the it's definitely enjoyable.
The songs are really good and catchy.
Making frankie non binary and neurodivergent is been an amazing idea.
Deuce is so nice and much more talkative than the original.
Unfortunately we don't have the old sassy Clawdeen but now she is more relatable.
It's a shame we didn't get to see much from lagoona, ghoulia and abbey but they probably have important roles in the future.
The outfits and the makeups are acceptable considering the low budget.
This movie is what it wanted to be and is perfect if you want to watch something light.
The songs are really good and catchy.
Making frankie non binary and neurodivergent is been an amazing idea.
Deuce is so nice and much more talkative than the original.
Unfortunately we don't have the old sassy Clawdeen but now she is more relatable.
It's a shame we didn't get to see much from lagoona, ghoulia and abbey but they probably have important roles in the future.
The outfits and the makeups are acceptable considering the low budget.
This movie is what it wanted to be and is perfect if you want to watch something light.
HORRIBLE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT
solacadence9 July 2023
I couldn't even finish it, it was that bad. FRANKIE IS FOR ONE A GIRL AND SHE IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE MAIN CHARACTER. CLAWDEAN IS A FULL MONSTER!! Both her parents were literally monsters?? OH AND DIDNT SHE HAVE BROTHERS WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM???? ALSOO the costumes are FUGLY to say the LEAST. Oh and again WHY DOES FRANKIE HAVE TO BE THEY/ THEM? If she was born "15 days ago" Why does she care so much if people refer as "she or her" if she's 15 days old? SINCE WHEN IS MY GIRL FRANKIE NONBINARY AND WHY DID THEY MAKE IT HER WHOLE PERSONALITY. The movie is overrall bad. I knew only being 5 minutes into that excuse for a movie. ITS BAD DONT WATCH ITTTTT.
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