Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)

Righetti finds the sequel a joyful, worthwhile summer treat with a timely message of acceptance. She singles out its dazzling animation and Sandler’s playful comic performance for praise.

Myers finds the film entertaining and sweet, though scattered and less ambitious than the best animated family films. She praises its message of acceptance while criticizing its underused female characters and jokes that do not always land.

Hassenger finds it the best and most thematically at-home entry in the series, despite familiar story limitations. He praises Tartakovsky’s elastic animation and visually driven comic sequences.

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Luxford finds the film charming and packed with entertaining gags, though its plot is sketchy. She singles out a booby-trap-filled dance sequence between Dracula and Ericka for praise.

The critic finds it an energetic, middle-of-the-road timekiller with a troubling message about romantic destiny. Sight gags and expressive body-language animation are its strongest elements.

Yoshida finds the film mostly harmless but forgettable, with little continuity or character depth. She praises its kinetic end-credit animation and appreciates its slapstick silliness for young children.

Hans finds the instalment tepid, though not entirely charmless. She singles out its sunset pastels and playful visual details as highlights.

The review finds the franchise short on laughs and story. It praises the series’ madcap, Tex Avery-like animation as its most appealing quality.

Smith argues the sequel is stale and overly focused on a treacly romance. He praises the fresh visual gags and elaborate set pieces, but faults the infantile humor and sidelined ensemble.

Tobias calls it the weakest entry in the series, finding its comedy consistently uninspired. He praises the opening cat-and-mouse sequence between Dracula and Van Helsing, but says it loses steam halfway through.

The critic finds the third film a belatedly successful, funny and endearing entry in the franchise. They single out the lively vocal cast, visual gags and especially the dance sequences for praise.

Kaye finds the film uneven but ultimately enjoyable, with a thin plot and stretches that drag. He praises its visual wit and affection for classic movie monsters, which may keep them alive for younger audiences.

The critic finds the film entertainingly chaotic and full of enjoyment. They praise the ingenious animation and pitch-perfect voice cast.

The review finds this installment an easygoing, midsummer delight and the most satisfying of Adam Sandler’s franchises. It praises the relentless slapstick and sight gags, while noting the DJ battle may leave viewers with an unwelcome song stuck in their heads.