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Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
- Review Date: October 31, 2005
- PG
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1992
Common Sense Media says
Silly scientific mayhem.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that 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.
What's the story?
Wacky inventor Wayne Szalinski (Rick Moranis) is at it again. Apparently shrinking his kids was not enough. This time he has inadvertently increased the size of his toddler, Adam. Electromagnetic forces -- televisions, lights, and microwaves -- continue to make Adam grow more and more. Unfortunately, the toddler has escaped with his "big" brother Nicky and the unsuspecting babysitter (Keri Russell), and he's heading for Las Vegas, the neon capital of the United States. Will Mr. and Mrs. Szalinski (Marsha Strassman) make it there before Adam terrorizes the city?
Is it any good?
Following on the heels of the relatively successful Honey I Shrunk the Kids, HONEY I BLEW UP THE KID attempts to capture the magic of its predecessor. While this sequel surely includes similar goofy inventions, it fails to repeat the excitement of the first (big bugs really do seem to trump a big baby).
Despite the somewhat tiresome plot, Moranis builds a fine rapport with the baby. While many films appear to minimize adult/toddler interaction, this film includes fabulous moments of apparent improvisation between the professor and Adam. Parents can feel relatively safe watching this goofy comedy with kids.
What 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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Kid, 12 years old
September 28, 2009
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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!
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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.
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Kid, 10 years old
January 8, 2011
AGE
characters are shot stabbed and killed
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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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i love this movie!
i don't see how most people complain about this movie. i love this movie! i really do! espically Keri Rusell in this movie she was sooo pretty . anyway the movie i think is great for all ages . a child should be able to watch this movie when he or she is about 7 or older cause thats when they'll understand that there is a giant baby. although its s nice Diseny movie and its very very funny. im no parent so i have no kids but if i had any yes i would let them watch this movie besides its only make belive pretend. just a silly diseny movie where the baby gets real big . now how bad is that? come on people its just a movie get real!
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, adventures |
| Studio: | Buena Vista |
| Director: | Randal Kleiser |
| Cast: | Lloyd Bridges, Marcia Strassman, Rick Moranis |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 89 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | July 17, 1992 |
| DVD release date: | October 8, 2002 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | slapstick humor |
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