What makes it different from others?

Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

My kids, ages 6 and 3, found this movie to be very amusing and just a little bit on the scary side. I found it witty and Kathy Najimi was really pretty cute in this part. And Jumper was a hoot! I do wish that Disney was still airing it during the year, especially in October at Halloween time, since the movie is set at Halloween. I had taped it when it was on at one time, but the tape is pretty much worn out now. It would be nice to find a DVD or VCR tape to purchase or rent for the kids. It would make a great Halloween family video for those that don't go out Trick or Treating. All in all, I found it worth the watch and so did my boys.

Okay let me start out by saying that this isn't THE best Disney original Halloween movie (Halloweentown I has my vote), but it comes awfully close. The elements that really bring it together are the three main ghosts: Kathy Najimy, Eric Idle, and Tommy Davidson. They are way too funny! I loved Eric Idle's little jokes ("Oh and where is that, down Sewage Lane?"). The scary part was every time we saw Zachariah Kull. Now he was freaky. Especially in the beginning when the father was telling his kids about him and he looked directly at the camera. All in all, this was a really good Disney original movie. It certainly has the humour, just enough spookiness, and great actors.

My kids loved the movie, although I felt it moved a bit slow. If I put This movie and Halloweentown head to head, Halloweentown wins easily, but it is still worth watching during the Halloween season. No gore, no sex, so everyone can watch.

Well, it wasn't too bad. It could have been better, yeah, but Eric Idle, Kathy Najimy and Tommy Davidson keep it from being unbearable... All in all, an okay Disney Original. Maybe not quite as good as some of the others, but indefinitly better than a few... I won't mention any names...