Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Drac et sa bande sont de retour, comme vous ne les avez encore jamais vus ! Retrouvez vos monstres préférés dans une toute nouvelle aventure où Drac doit affronter les épreuves les plus terrifiantes de sa carrière ! Quand le Rayon Monstrificateur, mystérieuse invention de Van Helsing, se détraque, Drac et ses – monstrueux – acolytes se transforment en humains, tandis que Jonathan devient un monstre ! Sous leurs nouvelles apparences, Drac, privé de ses pouvoirs, et Jonathan, qui prend goût à sa vie de monstre, doivent unir leurs forces et sillonner la planète pour trouver un remède avant qu’il ne soit trop tard… et surtout, avant qu’ils ne deviennent fous à force de se côtoyer ! Tandis que Mavis et l’irrésistible bande de Drac tentent de venir en aide à nos héros, c’est une véritable course contre la montre qui s’engage pour que chacun réintègre son corps d’origine… avant que ces transformations ne deviennent définitives !
Manuel Frangis a rédigé une critique
18 mars 2025•
I just watched Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, and I would give it a 2.5 out of 5 stars. This is one of those sequels that had potential but just does not hit the same as the previous movies. It still has some fun moments and colorful animation, but it is missing something important. And to be real, the biggest problem is that Adam Sandler is not in it.
Sandler has always been a huge part of what made these movies work. His voice as Dracula was perfect, bringing just the right mix of charm, humor, and over the top energy. Without him, the movie already feels different before it even starts. Brian Hull steps in to voice Dracula, and while he does a decent impression, it is just not the same. That signature Sandler touch is missing, and it affects the whole vibe of the film.
The story itself is fine but nothing special. This time around, Dracula and the gang go through a transformation that changes everything. The setup is interesting, and there are some funny moments, but the execution feels a little rushed. The jokes do not land as well as they did in the previous movies, and some scenes feel like they are trying too hard to recreate the humor that worked before. The energy just is not as strong.
The animation is still great. Visually, Transformania keeps the same bright and playful style that made the other movies so fun to watch. The character designs are expressive, and the transformation effects are creative. Even though the humor does not always land, the visuals make sure there is always something fun happening on screen.
The rest of the voice cast does a solid job. Andy Samberg returns as Johnny, bringing the same goofiness to the role. Selena Gomez as Mavis is good, but she does not get as much to do this time around. The supporting characters, like Wayne, Griffin, and Murray, are still fun, but they feel more like side distractions rather than major players in the story.
One of the biggest problems with Transformania is that it does not have the same heart as the earlier movies. The first three Hotel Transylvania films were not just about comedy and monster antics. They had real heart underneath all the craziness, especially when it came to Dracula and his relationship with Mavis. That emotional connection is much weaker in this one. The movie feels more like a series of funny moments rather than a story that really matters.
The pacing is also a little off. Some parts move too quickly, rushing through important moments, while other scenes drag on longer than they need to. There are a few fun action sequences, but the stakes never feel as high as they should. By the time the movie reaches its big conclusion, it just does not feel as satisfying as the previous ones.
It is not a terrible movie. It still has some laughs, and kids will probably enjoy it. But compared to the other Hotel Transylvania movies, it is definitely the weakest. The lack of Adam Sandler is a huge issue, and it is hard not to feel like something is missing the entire time.
If you are a big fan of the series, it might be worth watching just to see how it all wraps up. But if you are looking for the same level of fun and charm as the earlier movies, this one does not quite deliver. Not the worst, but definitely disappointing.
Manuel Frangis a rédigé une critique
18 mars 2025•
I just watched Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, and I would give it a 2.5 out of 5 stars. This is one of those sequels that had potential but just does not hit the same as the previous movies. It still has some fun moments and colorful animation, but it is missing something important. And to be real, the biggest problem is that Adam Sandler is not in it.
Sandler has always been a huge part of what made these movies work. His voice as Dracula was perfect, bringing just the right mix of charm, humor, and over the top energy. Without him, the movie already feels different before it even starts. Brian Hull steps in to voice Dracula, and while he does a decent impression, it is just not the same. That signature Sandler touch is missing, and it affects the whole vibe of the film.
The story itself is fine but nothing special. This time around, Dracula and the gang go through a transformation that changes everything. The setup is interesting, and there are some funny moments, but the execution feels a little rushed. The jokes do not land as well as they did in the previous movies, and some scenes feel like they are trying too hard to recreate the humor that worked before. The energy just is not as strong.
The animation is still great. Visually, Transformania keeps the same bright and playful style that made the other movies so fun to watch. The character designs are expressive, and the transformation effects are creative. Even though the humor does not always land, the visuals make sure there is always something fun happening on screen.
The rest of the voice cast does a solid job. Andy Samberg returns as Johnny, bringing the same goofiness to the role. Selena Gomez as Mavis is good, but she does not get as much to do this time around. The supporting characters, like Wayne, Griffin, and Murray, are still fun, but they feel more like side distractions rather than major players in the story.
One of the biggest problems with Transformania is that it does not have the same heart as the earlier movies. The first three Hotel Transylvania films were not just about comedy and monster antics. They had real heart underneath all the craziness, especially when it came to Dracula and his relationship with Mavis. That emotional connection is much weaker in this one. The movie feels more like a series of funny moments rather than a story that really matters.
The pacing is also a little off. Some parts move too quickly, rushing through important moments, while other scenes drag on longer than they need to. There are a few fun action sequences, but the stakes never feel as high as they should. By the time the movie reaches its big conclusion, it just does not feel as satisfying as the previous ones.
It is not a terrible movie. It still has some laughs, and kids will probably enjoy it. But compared to the other Hotel Transylvania movies, it is definitely the weakest. The lack of Adam Sandler is a huge issue, and it is hard not to feel like something is missing the entire time.
If you are a big fan of the series, it might be worth watching just to see how it all wraps up. But if you are looking for the same level of fun and charm as the earlier movies, this one does not quite deliver. Not the worst, but definitely disappointing.
