1: Movie Hotel Transylvania

Hotel Transylvania is not a groundbreaking Pixar-style tearjerker, nor is it a subversive masterpiece like Shrek . It is, however, a with more heart than its premise suggests.

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky Starring (voices): Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, CeeLo Green The Premise: A Father-Daughter Story in Disguise Count Dracula (Adam Sandler) is the overprotective, neurotic owner of a sprawling, five-star resort in the forests of Transylvania. His hotel is a unique sanctuary designed specifically for monsters to vacation without fear of human persecution. For one century, it has worked perfectly. movie hotel transylvania 1

On the occasion of his daughter Mavis’s (Selena Gomez) 118th birthday, Drac has planned everything to a tee. The problem? Mavis is restless, dreaming of exploring the human world—exactly what her father fears most. When a clueless but energetic human backpacker, Jonathan (Andy Samberg), stumbles into the hotel, Drac must disguise him as a monster to prevent a panic, while also keeping his daughter from discovering the truth. The result is a chaotic weekend that forces everyone to confront their prejudices and fears. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky ( Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Primal ), Hotel Transylvania is a visual treat that breaks from the Pixar/DreamWorks mold. The character designs are exaggerated and squash-and-stretch —reminiscent of classic Tex Avery cartoons. Drac’s cape flows like liquid fire; the monsters are rubbery, elastic, and full of frantic, snappy movements. His hotel is a unique sanctuary designed specifically