I rented this movie today just for something fun to watch, and low and behold, I sure was in for a treat! This is one of those "little boy meets alien" type of movie that was common in the 80s, and it gives you a fun, warm nostalgic feeling when you watch it. You have to have an open mind to watch it; you cannot take it seriously. It's very funny, and yet sweet and touching in other places. Absolutley a fun movie! Oh, and the scene where everyone is dancing at the McDonald's to 80s music WILL make you want to get up and dance! Why they don't make movies like this anymore is utterly ridiculous! ~CosmicGirl