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Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Silly scientific mayhem.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    While the majority of the characters are trying to do what is the best for the baby, irresponsible parents put the toddler in jeopardy in the first place. In addition, one scientist is far more interested in his own career than helping the innocent (and enormous) toddler.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Humorous tying up of unsuspecting babysitter, reckless driving, humorous roughhousing due to contrasting scale between the baby and everything else, minor threat of violence from bad guys who are trying to stop the baby, minor fisticuffs.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Minor teenage boy/girl kiss.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies, Adidas.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

Parents need to know that they can feel secure allowing kids to watch this film. Targeted at a family audience, this movie avoids realistic violence, sexual situations, and foul language. The film does include images of an out-of-control child and parents who are unable to control him. It shows parents engaging in reckless driving and various individuals putting personal gain in front of the well-being of children. If parents are concerned about such images, they may want to think twice about allowing kids to watch this overall harmless film.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about issues such as science and responsibility. Are Wayne Szalinski's choices made for the benefit of his family or his own personal gain? Are the two issues one in the same? What are his main responsibilities as a parent? Do these come into conflict with his goals as a scientist or inventor? What should be of utmost importance in life? Also, the film presents questions about how science should be used. How does one balance the good of science and the good of the people?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    If your 9+ you will be able to understand it better!

    Hi, I'm ten years old and I think this is a great "Honey" movie! You should watch it!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    laughed

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    haha

    the only honey movie i liked

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Its a stupid movie

    I thought it was dumb to have a giant baby, he should have been older. very boring and uneventful movie. even though i hated it most kids will love it though cause most kids love immature movies like this.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Annoying

    I do not recommend for toddlers. My six-year old watched it. After that, he is totally obsessed over it. He keeps telling me about how he wants to "get big" and "step on people". I am not saying its a bad movie, but I am saying that you should watch out if you do not want to be annoyed.

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