I watched Gremlins for the first time last winter, ironically around Christmas. It is another one of those movies that I had heard great things about, so I was nervous about it being over-hyped. I have to say that Gremlins is another film that proves why 80's movies are so much fun.
Gremlins is a movie about a boy who receives a pet Mogwai named Gizmo for Christmas. He is told that there are three rules for taking care of him:
1. Do not let them near bright lights.
2. Do not get them wet.
3. Do not feed them after midnight.
The boy accidentally breaks all of these rules while playing with Gizmo, thus unleashing mayhem and mischief throughout the town. I love that Gremlins feels like a kids movie, but it is actually not that at all. This movie will make you smile one moment, and make your jaw drop in shock the next (the kitchen scene is particularly gruesome). This movie also has a wonderful cast that perfectly embodies the typical everyday family. You feel that you would be more than welcome into their home.
Joe Dante wonderfully directs Gremlins with a perfect blend of humor and horror. I also want to point out that the use of practical effects is absolutely spectacular. I have always preferred practical effects over digital effects because practical effects look more realistic. It is because of this that we are actually able to care about Gizmo just a little bit more than if were done digitally. Gremlins is also known for being one of the first movies to receive a PG-13 rating (the other being Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom). I highly recommend you to watch this movie, especially during the holidays since it takes place during Christmas. However, if you are looking to watch something cheerful and joyful this is not the movie for you.
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