Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: June 23, 1989

8.1	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 79 Ratings

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 9, 2016

The true adventure starts after the accidental shrinking begins. It makes me feel like I'm in the movie and I'm about to interfere myself with the movie's enemies.

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FilipeNetoMay 13, 2018

There are some films that leave few memory in the cinematographic history but that make our personal memory go back in time. This is one of them. It is a rather entertaining family comedy where a very distracted scientist creates a machineThere are some films that leave few memory in the cinematographic history but that make our personal memory go back in time. This is one of them. It is a rather entertaining family comedy where a very distracted scientist creates a machine that, inadvertently, shrinks his children until they are smaller than ants. Of course Disney is behind this idea. The lead role is the scientist, Wayne Szalinski. Played by Rick Moranis (who played an unforgettable role in "Ghostbusters"), he's basically a super-stereotypical goofy nerd. In fact, the whole movie is loaded with preconceived ideas, but this is not bad since this is a comedy and the idea is to laugh. And the film succeeds in that very easily, without recourse to easy jokes. It's not a brilliant movie, it's far from a good movie, but entertain, it's great to watch with the whole family on a weekend or holiday. And that's what matters here.… Expand

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lukechristianscOct 20, 2014

disney best picture yet.......................................................................................................................................................

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JacobJul 7, 2015

Joe Johnston’s first film Honey I Shrunk the Kids shows his quality in visuals as well as his lacking in characters and story. The film presents uninteresting characters with cheesy dialogue that feels especially cheesy and dated 26 yearsJoe Johnston’s first film Honey I Shrunk the Kids shows his quality in visuals as well as his lacking in characters and story. The film presents uninteresting characters with cheesy dialogue that feels especially cheesy and dated 26 years later and isn’t helped given that its delivered by some poor child actors. These flaws reveal the film as more of an effects/visual spectacle than a film, which makes sense given how that was what Johnston did a lot of before the film. Thankfully, the visuals are mostly strange and creative from the inventions to the design of the backyard although it never reaches the imagination promised in the intro. The film isn’t terrible but nothing worth recommending. Its true place is on TV to watch when there is nothing on or on a plane ride. Thankfully, this wouldn’t be the norm with Johnston eventually going on to make good movies.… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 3, 2014

One of Disney's more well-known live action attempts. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is definitely interesting. But, gosh, I find myself bored almost every time.

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Compi24Jun 19, 2019

What finer way for Joe Johnston to debut his crowd-pleasing, effects-driven, high-concept-friendly directorial expertise than with "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids," an imaginative, fun, and refreshingly simple film with basic, yet effectiveWhat finer way for Joe Johnston to debut his crowd-pleasing, effects-driven, high-concept-friendly directorial expertise than with "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids," an imaginative, fun, and refreshingly simple film with basic, yet effective character work, brilliant set design, and a terrific score from the late, great James Horner. Toss in the eminently likable Rick Moranis in what some would say is his most iconic role, and you get a real solid time.… Expand

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Kai82Jun 10, 2022

The movie is pure childhood nostalgia for me. It is really funny, has great ideas and the characters aka actors deliver a great performance. It is a good Disney movie I would describe as fantasy comedy (or maybe science fiction is moreThe movie is pure childhood nostalgia for me. It is really funny, has great ideas and the characters aka actors deliver a great performance. It is a good Disney movie I would describe as fantasy comedy (or maybe science fiction is more fitting). I hesitate to call it a great “family movie” as the phrase is tainted for others. Firstly I must admit the title is already a mayor spoiler. It is a story around the Szalinski family. Wayne Szalinski is maybe an arc type for the nice but quirky and brilliant scientist. He has developed at his family home a machine that can shrink objects but does need some improvements to work properly. Things escalate when his children activate the machine by accident while he and his wife are away. This is the start of a “little” adventure (Sorry could not resist to make this lame joke). Like I said this is a unique adventure and gives a different perspective. Think about what you can do if you are the size of an ant and nobody knows what happened to you. They use this idea for a clever, unique and enjoyable movie. It is no surprise that this became one of the most successful (live action) Disney movies of its time. Also the humour is spot on and I don't remember many misses. The actors improve this. Rick Moranis is a great actor and fully delivers a great performance. I think he is underappreciated in generell outside my generation. As sidenote: When his wife died he quit his successful movie career to care for his children. My full respect for this. Back to the actors. All family members also deliver a truly good performance. I want to praise Marcia Strassman, Amy O’Neil and Robert Oliveri. Their neighbours the Thompsons were entertaining too and with Kristine Sutherland, Matt Frewer, Thomas Wilson Brown and Jared Rushton they again chose fitting actors. A really good overall cast. The special effects were amazing back then. Everything was so believable that I never question anything. I think the combination of a great story, actors, humour and effects make this so compelling. Overall I truly liked this movie and give a 10/10. Be warned like I said I am influenced by childhood nostalgia but I also don't know many people who do not like this movie.… Expand

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Whizzy_ElephantFeb 13, 2019

A rather impressive film, taking itself seriously and trying to convey a very surreal and accurate side of miniature life.

Filled with real emotions of happiness and sadness, the honesty and genius behind the screenplay and direction isA rather impressive film, taking itself seriously and trying to convey a very surreal and accurate side of miniature life.

Filled with real emotions of happiness and sadness, the honesty and genius behind the screenplay and direction is evident, and by avoiding making the comedy cartoony, it avoided being cheesy.… Expand

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JJ2FAS4UJan 4, 2022

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