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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) 6.2
The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them. Director:Joe Johnston |
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| Matt Frewer | ... | ||
| Marcia Strassman | ... | ||
| Kristine Sutherland | ... | ||
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Wayne Szalinski is your average "nutty scientist", working on a top secret machine which miniaturizes objects. When it unexpectedly starts working, he's so amazed he forgets to tell his family to be careful. And when they wander into his lab... Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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The most astonishing, innovative, backyard adventure of all time!Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 June 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$18,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$130,724,200 (USA)Company Credits
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Ronald 'Ron' Thompson: That should make you happy.
Russell 'Russ' Thompson, Jr.: Blow it out your shorts, Ron!
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Written by Jelani Jones and Wade Stallings
Performed by Jelani Jones with Planet 10
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Chevy Chase and John Candy both turned down the role of Wayne Szalinski. Candy did however suggest Rick Moranis for the role. See more »Goofs
When the kids are riding the ant, two members of the crew can be seen walking in front of them. See more »Quotes
Russell 'Russ' Thompson, Jr.: Something tells me we're not going fishing this weekend.Ronald 'Ron' Thompson: That should make you happy.
Russell 'Russ' Thompson, Jr.: Blow it out your shorts, Ron!
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"Fire"Written by Jelani Jones and Wade Stallings
Performed by Jelani Jones with Planet 10
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This is a fun movie for the entire family. Well, of course, it's ridiculous but the kids will love it and you can laugh right along with them.
The absurd tale revolves around around a nutty scientist & dad named Wayne Szalinski who is working on a machine to miniaturize objects. When his two kids plus their two neighbouring friends (the Thompsons) wander into his lab, Wayne inadvertently shrinks the four of them. Then he accidentally tosses them out in the garbage, so the poor kids have to brave the dangers of the lawn to get back to the house. And can the well intended but crazy scientist figure out how to bring the youngsters back to full size again? (Personally, my favourite aspect of the movie is the nutty father.)
The story has plenty of adventure and danger as the teensy weensy younguns brave the perils of the jungle (actually their lawn). They face thunderstorm like risks of potentially drowning in the lawn sprinkler or being attacked by giant ants, bees, & other bugs. Not to mention the lawn mower!
Avoid the TV series of the same name, but this movie has some good family messages involving the two sets of parents (the Szalinskis & the Thompsons) as well as the kids. And of course there's lots of hilarity and adventure. It should be rated higher than it is and fully deserved its popularity at the time. This film put the phrase 'Honey, I shrunk (or whatever) the kids' into people's everyday vocabulary!