I was a Richie Rich fan as a kid, having read the comics and watched the animated series, so when this film came out I was obviously curious to see it. I think it is an entertaining family film that did a respectable job in adapting the source material on which it's based.
Culkin was OK as Richie, cast more for his star power and blonde hair than anything else. He would have worked better in the role if he was a few years younger. Jonathan Hyde was superb as Cadbury and anchors the film. While I missed Irona and wished Reggie had a larger role (since he was a frequent enemy of Richie's in the comics and cartoon), they did give nods to such characters as Bascomb the chauffeur.
The plot drew its inspiration from many of the stories in the comics and cartoon: Richie on an adventure that typically involved saving his family and/or his family's wealth, using his wits and Professor Keenbean's gadgets.
I haven't seen the direct-to-video sequel or the Netflix series, but I've showed this film to both of my children and they enjoyed it.
Culkin was OK as Richie, cast more for his star power and blonde hair than anything else. He would have worked better in the role if he was a few years younger. Jonathan Hyde was superb as Cadbury and anchors the film. While I missed Irona and wished Reggie had a larger role (since he was a frequent enemy of Richie's in the comics and cartoon), they did give nods to such characters as Bascomb the chauffeur.
The plot drew its inspiration from many of the stories in the comics and cartoon: Richie on an adventure that typically involved saving his family and/or his family's wealth, using his wits and Professor Keenbean's gadgets.
I haven't seen the direct-to-video sequel or the Netflix series, but I've showed this film to both of my children and they enjoyed it.