Loads of fun

Rating: 7/10 (29 November 2007)

Clever and cute, nasty and vicious, funny and rampant. These words not only describe the movie "Gremlins", but also the furry little creatures themselves.
Yes, it's another huge commercial success from the Spielberg production company. "Gremlins" is in fact a very funny "E.T." gone wrong as the once cute and cuddly Mogwai 'Gizzmo' spawns several not so nice offspring which proceed to destroy the peaceful town of Kingston Falls. Chris Columbus' story is inventive, and Joe Dante's direction (very much tongue in cheek) is effective as the creatures, both nasty and nice, proceed to steal the show from the main players. Special mention to the f/x crew and Jerry Goldsmith's score.
Entertaining and loads of fun.
Sunday, August 15, 1993 - T.V.