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2 out of 2 people found the following review useful:
A cute movie of friendship & individuality., 7 September 2003
Author:
o0oxelectraxo0o
My whole family loves this movie. Lloyd is an outcast who loves magic
tricks. He is surrounded by popular kids who make fun of him. His little
brother is even really popular, rubbing it in Lloyd's face. Lloyd is a
just
a shy nice little kid who begins to learn that he can have friend's by
being
himself.
3 1/2 stars
3 out of 4 people found the following review useful:
Um, who exactly is the target audience for this film?, 26 December 2001
Author:
Gary Dickerson (gary@selfhelpradio.net) from Lexington, KY
I have nephews the same age as the main character in this film, & I think
they'd spend the better part of this film as embarrassed as I was. But,
briefly, here's the plot:
Lloyd is a skinny, red-headed, bespectacled sixth-grader (think of a
twelve-year-old Carrot Top & you're dead on) who's so desperate to be
popular that he is constantly doing ridiculous things that only get him
jeers. He falls in love with the "new girl at school" but she goes for the
boy that says, "I'm cute & popular." Furthermore, the teachers aren't
entirely supportive of him. At home, his mother gives him pep talks but his
little brother, apparently a kind of nine-year-old Cassanova, rags on him as
much as anyone. Lloyd falls into a depression until he decides to use the
only skill he seems to have, an interest in magic, to turn the tables on one
of his teachers at a school function.
It sounds like standard kiddie movie fare, but there are some weird elements
to this movie that compelled me to write this commentary. First of all, the
kids are not very good actors. An elementary school in a suburb of Los
Angeles doing the traditional Thanksgiving story could run rings around
these youngsters. The tagline seems to want us to believe this is a story
about self-esteem, but beside his queer looks, Lloyd really isn't all that
special. The magic he learns from weird special guest Tom Arnold isn't
really magic at all - it's a trick played in a movie, reliant on the cameras
& editing, certainly not one a twelve-year-old could learn. So his search
for self-esteem is banal in the extreme - was the director hoping for an
audience of underachievers? & if he got it, wouldn't even underachievers be
offended by it?
I was also a little nonplussed by the emphasis on children's sexuality.
While obviously not on the level of your average teen "but I've never had
sex" comedy, the film seems to spend a lot of time showing children in their
early teens (barely out of adolescence) holding hands, kissing for the first
time, dreaming about kissing, & talking about it. Lloyd's only friend
describes french kissing as "ringing the bell" in the back of a girl's
mouth. Oh, doubtless kids that age think about & do things of that nature
all the time - it just felt stilted & clumsy to me, especially as Lloyd was
completely clueless in that regard. An examination of the whys & hows of
early courting, seen though the eyes of an outsider, could have been funny &
revealing here.
The most confusing element is the stuff added apparently for adults wanting
to be entertained while taking their kids to see the movie. A convenience
store clerk with difficult facial hair stares at a movie he's watching at
work & says, "I have got to finish film school." Tom Arnold, as a sort of
mentor to Lloyd, talks a lot about how fat he used to be. The teacher in
the "special ed" class Lloyd is sent to tells the kids he has problems with
depression & talks about how an imaginary friend helped him in school,
though the classes he mentioned are obviously college-level. Remember, this
is not an indie comedy or even a Saturday Night Live franchise flick. This
is ostensibly a movie to be viewed by kids in elementary & middle school.
(In any event, for a fellow in his 30s, even those parts aren't very
funny.)
I remember as a kid, the sophisticated parts of Warner Brothers cartoons
might have baffled me, but the stuff for the whole family was funny. Later
on, the deeply censored Hanna Barbera cartoons of the 70s were just plain
insulting, even to a ten-year-old. But I can't believe that the director of
this movie really thought he was talking to kids the same age as Lloyd.
Now, I caught this film in the afternoon with nothing else on, & had never
heard of it, so it didn't make much of a splash. But I think it's fair to
say that some of the reasons it didn't were: a talentless, uninteresting
cast; an unambitious focus; & baffling attempts to be funny beyond its
apparent audience's years.
4 out of 6 people found the following review useful:
Lloyd kicks ass!!!, 3 April 2003
Author:
thekidgonzalez from seattel, WA
Lloyd deserves 4 stars!!! This movie is sooooo funny! I like the girl that says "I love ketchup"!!! It was soo funny when Lloyd and his friend put bras on in front of that pizza guy!!!! Watch this movie!!!:)
1 out of 1 people found the following review useful:
I can't believe it is not more popular, 11 September 2011
Author:
John Barlow from United Kingdom
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
First, the plot: Lloyd (Todd Bosley) is a lonely boy who is bullied and
gets called ugly. His one and only friend is Troy (Brendon Ryan
Barrett) and he is madly in love with Tracey (Kristen Parker), a girl
in his class. Lloyd tries everything to get to her to like him,
including writing a note to her and trying to impress her with dance
moves outside her house, or should i say, someone else's house.
I really don't understand understand why this is so under rated. It is
definitely one of the most under rated comedies i have seen. It is
filled with scenes that have you in stitches. The plot is very simple
but it does not stop it from being entertaining. Lloyd is a bitter
sweet family comedy about friendship and growing up.
People need to give this film a chance. If you have not seen it, give
it a watch.
1 out of 1 people found the following review useful:
Pint-sized 'Nerds' light hearted, funny, 3 March 2007
Author:
astikennels from United States
Show cases the everyday challenges youth are subjected to during their
informative years during school.
A smooth ride throughout the movie from scene to scene. Easy to watch,
can hold your attention.
While some parts are indeed a tad bit "cheesey" there's a character in
this movie that relates to everyone, weather its the 'ugly duckling',
the bully, Ms. Popularity, or Rich Kid, we have all been through these
experiences.
Touches on the feelings a child has with difficulties in learning, and
needing extra help. There could have been a little more portrayed on
the stigma of the "special classes" and how a child is treated once it
is known they are attending them.
The brother's character could have been brought out a little stronger
in some areas.
There is a positive vibe with the single mother towards her son,
countering his feelings of worthlessness.
I liked the movie, and laughed freely throughout.....
I have already suggested this movie to friends and family for their
younger school age kids to watch.
1 out of 1 people found the following review useful:
Lloyd slipped through without notice., 27 July 2005
Author:
wheelchairbum from United States
This movie reminds me of being a kid. Not that I had a life like Lloyd,
but just how kids think, and act in life. Kids have no clue the whole
world is in front of them. They also have no real idea that their youth
will be gone in a flash. Todd Bosley (Lloyd) is one of the most
overlooked young actors in Hollywood. It's easy to see he is a natural,
and the sky is the limit for him, if he chooses to stay in films. What
makes him special is his ability to draw a laugh, without props, or a
gag. His antics put me in mind of Jim Carrey. Not that he acts like
Carrey, Bosley seems to have a natural comedic style all his own.
The supporting cast is also very good. While watching this film, you
are sure to recognize some familiar faces. None of them, that I recall,
ever having leading roles. But, still provide Bosley with fantastic
support. I rate it a 9 out of 10. This is a movie for children, but
adults can find some fun in the film too.
It's clean, fun, and I think it has a great lesson for kids. Forget
your troubles. Have a good time, things always have a way of working
themselves out. I rate it 9 out of 10, because I felt the depth could
have been better for the cast. But, it is still a good movie.
2 out of 3 people found the following review useful:
What...?, 25 November 2002
Author:
MovieAddict2013 from UK
Lloyd...I didn't get it. Not only does it boast on the front box one of
the worst actors ever, Mr. Tom "loudmouth" Arnold, but I don't understand
who this film was geared towards. Sometimes there's stupid little jokes,
then there's things like "You ever see a woman naked?" I can just imagine
these little kids all "growed up" in high school.
Don't see Lloyd, even if you are begged to. It is a ho-o-orible film,
reserved only for those who have the mind to give "Police Academy 22.5
and
three quarters" 5/5 stars.
Lloyd gets a whopper from me...a whopping 1/5 stars!
Very touching...in an odd kind of way!, 19 September 2003
Author:
ian666 from United Kingdom
I first saw this film when it was on HBO, and since then, I have bought it on DVD so i can watch it whenever i want. Anyway, it is a movie about this oddball in a class of midde-aged kids, who wants to go out with this girl called Tracy. Anyway, the story focuses on Lloyd, and how he keeps doing these inept attemps at winning Tracy's heart. It's a sweet story with a valuable lesson that is "Be thankfull for who you are". Definately worth a look. 7.5/10
Amazing Movie, 22 September 2002
Author:
Misfit7
What can I say, I absolutely love this movie. I saw it on HBO a while back and loved it but I was never able to catch it again. But last week I got it on DVD so I can watch this great movie whenever I want. It is funny and heartwarming. Todd Bosley gives a terrific performance as Lloyd. Two big thumbs up.
really good and funny!, 22 December 2001
Author:
dr-no from United States
This was a very good movie. Don't just read this, go rent it and see. Take my word for it. Watch for Mr. Weid scenes! Absolutely hilarious! It;s that good. Go on. Right now. You people need to give it a higher rating! I mean come on!!!!!!!
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