Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

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Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

2022
Movie
92 min
English

When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the "Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. In their new mismatched bodies, Drac and Johnny must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users75%
Director: Derek Drysdale, Jennifer Kluska, Todd WildermanGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Drac and the gang are transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. With the help of the human world and Drac's new monster-hunter son-in-law, they race against time to find a cure before the transformations become permanent.

Critical Reception

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it was better received by audiences. Many praised its colorful animation and humor, but criticized the plot as being formulaic and less inventive than previous installments. The absence of Adam Sandler as Dracula was also noted.

What Reviewers Say

  • The animation remains vibrant and the humor suitable for younger audiences.

  • A lack of originality and the absence of key voice actors detract from the franchise's charm.

  • The plot is seen as predictable and less engaging than earlier films.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate enjoyment of the colorful visuals and comedic moments, finding it a fun watch for families. However, some viewers felt the story lacked the same creativity as previous Hotel Transylvania movies.

Fun Fact

This is the first film in the Hotel Transylvania series not to feature Adam Sandler as the voice of Dracula, as he was replaced by Brian Hull.

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2 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

I've been expecting a drop-off from this series and it has finally come. Admittedly, it still isn't all that bad. <em>'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania'</em> is basically what I expected its past entries to be like, at least the most re...

Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

_Hotel Transylvania: Transformania_ had a lot of obstacles relating to its release and after viewing the film you can understand why. It’s a lukewarm sendoff that mostly feels like a lethargic attempt to recapture its former glory. It’s bui...