The story centers on Soren (voiced by Jim Sturgess), a young barn owl captivated by the many fantastical stories of his father, Noctus (Hugo Weaving). Such is the case with the director’s 2010 animated film Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole. When Zack Synder isn’t busy delivering multi-million dollar blockbusters and zombie epics to cinema and at-home screens, the maestro can be found dipping his auteur toes into some rather unfamiliar terrain, with results that are mostly rewarding. But if you can unplug your brain enough to simply be wowed by the many computer-generated frills, then we’re sure everyone can find something to love (or at least like). Delightful and silly, Hotel Transylvania wasn’t exactly written for the adults of the kids who will inevitably love the film. Hot on Jon’s trail, it’s up to Dracula to get rid of the mortal man before his ghoulish guests catch wind of the imposter. Inviting an ensemble of monsters from all over the world to celebrate his daughter Mavis’ (Selena Gomez) 118th birthday, Dracula’s ultimate shindig falls short when an unsuspecting human named Jonathan (Andy Samberg) accidentally wanders onto the gloomy grounds and starts pining after Mavis.
The dazzling and fun-filled 2012 animated film of the same name features the voice talents of Adam Sandler as the maestro of macabre himself, Count Dracula. Where do the fanged, clawed, and tentacled terrors of the world retreat for a little R&R? Hotel Transylvania, of course.