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Dennis the Menace (1993) 5.2
Dennis, everyone's favorite kid from the comics is back. When his parents have to go out of town, he stays with Mr and Mrs Wilson. The little menace is driving Mr Wilson crazy. But Dennis ... See full summary » Director:Nick Castle |
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Polly
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Mickey
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Gunther Beckman
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Andrea
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Dennis, everyone's favorite kid from the comics is back. When his parents have to go out of town, he stays with Mr and Mrs Wilson. The little menace is driving Mr Wilson crazy. But Dennis is just trying to be helpful. Even to the thief he bumps into. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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America's classic kid in a classic comedy! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 June 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dennis See more »Box Office
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£4,122,233 (UK) (17 September 1993)Company Credits
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Written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell
Performed by The Orlons
By Arrangement with Abkco Records
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Was known simply as "Dennis" in the UK to avoid confusion with a British comic strip character called "Dennis the Menace" created in the same year (1951). See more »Goofs
When George Wilson goes to look for Dennis in his car, the cameras and crew are reflected in the car. See more »Connections
Referenced in Blood and Guts with Scott Ian: Scott Ian Sets Sh*t on Fire with Ron Trost (2013) See more »Soundtracks
"Don't Hang Up"Written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell
Performed by The Orlons
By Arrangement with Abkco Records
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There are some things that went wrong with this film and I never read the comic strip, but I don't think it's as bad as everyone says it is. I'll start off with the positives.
The acting on the whole isn't that bad. Walter Matthau did a good job as Mr. Wilson as did Robert Stanton, Lea Thompson and Joan Plowright, but I think that Mason Gamble steals the show as the most likable title character who got the personality and characterization right. Even his chemistry with Walter Matthau was decent. Also, Christopher Lloyd was very sinister as the main villain and he steals the show as well. The scenery is nice and it has some nice cinematography. I also liked the music from Jerry Goldsmith. Not the best here, but still worth listening.
However, the story, while having its nice moments, falls into the predictable zone and the script feels flat and would've been so much better. Some of the humor gave me some chuckles (Dennis causing some trouble to Mr. Wilson and the baked beans farting scene), but some of them lacked wit and the pacing was very mediocre.
Overall, uneven with it's story and pacing, but not as bad as some say it is. I'm giving this a 6/10 because of it's likable cast and some nice scenery.