Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
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Reviews Counted:29
Fresh:21
Rotten:8
Average Rating:6.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: A preoccupied inventor accidentally shrinks his kids to 1/4" tall and tosses them out in the trash. They face incredible dangers as they try to get home through a backyard jungle. Includes the... [More]
Starring: Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Strassman, Thomas Brown
Director: Joe Johnston
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Reviews for Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
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They don't make pre-teen entertainment like this anymore, and that's a crime...retains a filmmaking purity that's timeless, aging well against a summer of now dated motion pictures. Full Review |
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A wonderful blend of thrills, character, and humor that will keep both children and adults charmed and engaged throughout. Full Review |
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The special effects have moved on a bit since the 1950s, but this is old-fashioned Disney fun. Full Review |
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[It's] in the best tradition of Disney -- and even better than that, because it is not so juvenile that adults won't be thoroughly entertained. Full Review |
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Sterling entertainment... Full Review |
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One of the better Disney live-action flicks from the '80s.
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enjoyably goofy
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As sweet, straightforward and funny as its title. Full Review |
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