This movie is the type of good clean adventure kids today need. Happy endings are rare these days and kids need to experience HAPPY !! A group of kids take on the responsibility of Slappy The Seal after being found mistreated. Again, I think children need to see more of this......the need for humans to have compassion and sympathy for others, and a desire to do the right thing. Soon Slappy becomes an integral part of their group and the movie depicts their adventures (imagine how hard it is to keep a seal from being discovered by your parents for example). Predictable, yes......a little thin plot-wise, yes, but sweet and lighthearted just the same.
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Slap Up Special.
morrison-dylan-fan24 July 2013
Warning: Spoilers
Due to a friends Birthday coming up in a few weeks time,I decided to search around on Amazon UK for any Home Alone-style family movies that they would enjoy watching.With having been a big fan of the groundbreaking HBO TV series OZ,I was pleased to spot on the second page of Amazon's listings a film starring former Oz cast member B.D. Wong,which led to me deciding to find out if the "stinkers" really do stink.
The plot:
Being deeply embarrassed by a gang of his students allowing a remote control aeroplane to go out of hand and almost hit his car,second grade teacher Morgan Brinway decides to punish the group by calling their little gang "Stinkers" and also to ignore almost anything that any member of the gang says to him.Placed at the back of the bus,as the whole school heads off for a visit to Springville aquarium,the "Stinkers" decide to take a closer tour of the aquarium,when they spot Brinway being completely distracted.
Keeping an eye out for Brinway,the gang quietly look round behind the scenes of the aquarium,which leads to them catching a glimpse of a man attempting to steal a sea lion called Slappy from the aquarium.With Brinway having told them all that he would ignore anything that they tell him,the "Stinkers" decide that the only way to save Slappy,is for them to do it all on their own.
View on the film:
Focusing on the "Stinkers" for most of the movie,the screenplay by Bob Wolterstorff and Mike Scott sadly fails to build any supported feelings that the viewer may have for the gang,by making each member of the group very annoyingly and also lacking any distinctive personalities.
Whilst sadly only having supporting roles in the movie,B.D. Wong and Jennifer Coolidge each give charming performances,with Wong showing a keen hand for slapstick as Brinway,and Coolidge also giving the movie an unexpected bit of class as assistant teacher Harriet.Along with Wong and Coolidge,director Barnet Kellman gives the movie a real boast by including some delightful spoof moments of other movies,which help to thankfully stop this film from "stinking" as much as it easily could.
The plot:
Being deeply embarrassed by a gang of his students allowing a remote control aeroplane to go out of hand and almost hit his car,second grade teacher Morgan Brinway decides to punish the group by calling their little gang "Stinkers" and also to ignore almost anything that any member of the gang says to him.Placed at the back of the bus,as the whole school heads off for a visit to Springville aquarium,the "Stinkers" decide to take a closer tour of the aquarium,when they spot Brinway being completely distracted.
Keeping an eye out for Brinway,the gang quietly look round behind the scenes of the aquarium,which leads to them catching a glimpse of a man attempting to steal a sea lion called Slappy from the aquarium.With Brinway having told them all that he would ignore anything that they tell him,the "Stinkers" decide that the only way to save Slappy,is for them to do it all on their own.
View on the film:
Focusing on the "Stinkers" for most of the movie,the screenplay by Bob Wolterstorff and Mike Scott sadly fails to build any supported feelings that the viewer may have for the gang,by making each member of the group very annoyingly and also lacking any distinctive personalities.
Whilst sadly only having supporting roles in the movie,B.D. Wong and Jennifer Coolidge each give charming performances,with Wong showing a keen hand for slapstick as Brinway,and Coolidge also giving the movie an unexpected bit of class as assistant teacher Harriet.Along with Wong and Coolidge,director Barnet Kellman gives the movie a real boast by including some delightful spoof moments of other movies,which help to thankfully stop this film from "stinking" as much as it easily could.
Who ever said you can't please them all?
djrozmond28 June 2002
I watched this movie four times already and counting when I babysit a little guy and I actually thought this was quite good, it was not perfect but it did have a lot of good scenes. However, the only good actors in that movie were B.D. Wong and Scarlett Pommers.
C"mon, Don't be such a sourpuss.
joegrey32125 August 2003
Maybe I'm just a softy but I thought this was a wonderful (and believable!) family film. The expressions on the children's faces when they first see Slappy was priceless -- and the final scene was nothing but laughs. I'm a literature college professor so I've read and seen my share of "stinkers". This one smells good!
What is up with Stifler's moms voice?
cfauteux15 April 2020
The word "stinker" defines this movie very well
FrankBooth_DeLarge29 January 2005
Slappy and the stinkers is a children's movie that was released in the theaters, but is more of a made for TV quality film. The jokes are really juvenile and the style of the movie gives it a really cheesy effect, and no that isn't a positive thing.
I know this is just a movie, but the story is very unrealistic. If you ever find this movie in a store like Wal-Mart, you'll find it in a bin full of crappy discount movies on VHS. Bronson Pinchot does a good job with what he has to work with anyhow. Some of the child actors are okay, in fact, a couple have done more acting in Nickelodeon shows.
As I stated above, the quality is bad, though some of the acting is decent, and however they trained the sea lion is pretty impressive though. I think this movie does a good job at defining a message. That message is stay away from the discount bin and watch something much better.
I know this is just a movie, but the story is very unrealistic. If you ever find this movie in a store like Wal-Mart, you'll find it in a bin full of crappy discount movies on VHS. Bronson Pinchot does a good job with what he has to work with anyhow. Some of the child actors are okay, in fact, a couple have done more acting in Nickelodeon shows.
As I stated above, the quality is bad, though some of the acting is decent, and however they trained the sea lion is pretty impressive though. I think this movie does a good job at defining a message. That message is stay away from the discount bin and watch something much better.
Your standard motley crew of stereotypical kids go up against the stereotypical bad man and his henchmen fare.
dezease27 December 2011
After watching only 10 minutes of this movie with my 5 year old son, all I need to know is that he was laughing out loud almost continually, not to mention his mother. The child acting is not Oscar worthy. The adult acting is child like but for a kids movie it is perfect but none of that matters. The seal is a scene stealer. If you have a child who likes to see bad people do bad things stupidly and good triumph over ineptitude along with fart jokes and so on, then this is the movie for you! The script is packed jokes and situation comedy. I was apprehensive about watching it but I'm glad I did. Overall, I think this is worth a watch when you have over watched Up, Cars, How to train your Dragon and so on. PS, the dog deserves his own movie.
The worst freaking' movie ever!
coreymattheson199423 June 2008
I AM NOT LYNNE BATES MY NAME IS RITCHIE LYNNE IS MY MOM IM JUST USING HER ACCOUNT! This is, without a doubt, the worst film ever made. I'm 12, and I have seen my share of cheesy comedies, Good Burger, Heavyweights and the rest. After seeing Good Burger I thought to myself "It cant get any more worse than this!". I was wrong. Terribly wrong. Slappy and the Stinkers is the worst family movie ever, I am even ashamed to say I have a watched-once-only VHS copy of it in my wardrobe that I got for my 9th birthday. The good thing is that it only lasts 76 minutes, IMDb have the running time wrong! I cannot list all the bad points, as there are so many obvious cheesy kid movie catches in it. In one scene, a man slips on a skateboard, crashes into a crowd of people, LITERALLY flies across the room, and lands in a large aquarium tank, and emerges with a octopus that looks its right out of "The adventures of Timmy the Tooth" stuck to his face! Give me a break! I really can't explain just how crap it is, you have to see it to believe it. Snap up a copy quick, it'll be in the 99cent video bin with Good Burger!
No.
coconutmadness10 June 2008
Warning: Spoilers
This is by far the worst movie I have ever seen, and I enjoy watching bad movies. There wasn't one scene were I can walk away saying: 'Well, that wasn't too bad.', because I can't lie in this review. First off, the child actors are by far the worst possible, the casting crew was either drunk or mentally handicapped. They probably cast them if they looked the part. Secondly, there are enough clichés found in this 'movie' to make a grown man sick. There is really nothing else I can say about this movie. You really have to see it for yourself.
There is much entertainment found in this movie; but not in the way the makers intended.
In summary; a steaming pile of feces'
There is much entertainment found in this movie; but not in the way the makers intended.
In summary; a steaming pile of feces'
great slap stick comedy
mole10200114 August 2006
I cannot understand the critics of this film. It clearly has an unbelievable plot and all the characters are caricatures of goodies or baddies, inept adults and triumphant kids - but that is where the humour lies. From start to finish it stands in the old fashioned slap stick and manic situation comedy movie genre. The fact that you can see some of the jokes coming does not stop them being funny at the moment of delivery. There are some superb slap stick movie moments. Mayhem abounds. It is not meant to be taken seriously. It does not pretend to be great cinema. It is not cool or sophisticated comedy. Woody Allen would and could not have made it. It should be seen for what it is, a wonderful, old-fashioned, family comedy which makes us laugh again and again and which can be enjoyed by all ages. I grew up on Jerry Lee Lewis and St. Trinians. I loved it.
Bunch of stupid kids on a stupid adventure!
joegrey32120 June 2001
This movie lacks one thing. Do you know what this is? Brains! In one scene a little boy is riding his bike up a hill, but the bike is carrying a bath tub and a seal in the bath tub! I don't think Hulk could do that! One word describes this story. Bad. A child could make up a better plot!
Stinkers Rule! Others Drool! And I lost two hours of my life.
Frisch-315 September 1999
AAAAArgh!!! In this almost Disney "made for TV" production value movie, we are introduced to the"little child outcasts that could". They, while on field trip to a Sea World-like place, decide to steal a sea lion....right. It gets better, the guy from the Fox Tracey Ullman show was also trying to steal it using an electro shock prod. Anyhow, the kids pull off enormously "wacky" stunts and... well, go rent Free Willy. Other highlights include: Bronson Pinchot as the half-wit bus driver and an oriental man in American flag bikini underwear singing opera....No joke. Snap up a copy quick, it'll be in the 99 cent video bin with GoodBurger....
Stinker is right...
jazza92313 March 2010
31/100. I realize it is a family oriented film, but that doesn't mean children don't have brains. It is needlessly inane, with that gross humor they so often put in films of this kind. (throwing up, farting etc.) It is a waste for everyone involved in the movie. The silly plot is just so far out there it makes you wonder what nitwit thought up something like this. With the poor grammar the children use, their misbehaving antics and their relentless defiance of authority, I hope most parents skip this one for their kids. There are so many creative and worthy family movies out there that are so much better than this. The quality of the movie is also well below par.
what a waste of my time...
retrochick577 September 2010
OK,this movie was total crap.the plot was stupid,the actors sucked,the cheesy action sequences were totally unrealistic,and the ending was total bull.WHO SERIOUSLY CAME UP WITH THIS STORY?!I'm a great believer in make believe and fantasy,but this was one of the dumbest and most unrealistic movies i have ever watched.seriously i cant believe i sat on my butt for an hour and thirty minutes watching a stupid and cheap movie like this.i believe this movie is totally unforgettable and a waste of anyones time.i could even make a home video more clever than this garbage!do not watch this movie!!!! it's a waste of everyone's time,including mine!!!!!!
Great family entertainment!
LittleLouLou-222 March 2006
Slappy and the Stinkers is one of my 10 favorite all-time movies. My grandchildren and I have watched it over and over. In these days of sex, violence and objectionable language, it is so refreshing to find a movie that one can feel comfortable sharing with others, especially children. Slappy is a delightful and funny seal, being hidden (and disguised) by a group of youngsters, trying to protect him from those who would do him harm. A strict and unfeeling school master, along with gardener (Branson Pinchot) add to the enjoyment. Watch as once again good triumphs over evil! Clean, wholesome and upbeat comedy, a good addition to one's video library.
Gentle comedy about a group of lovable ragamuffins taking in a wayward sea lion.
mcgreenlees25 April 2005
Man. This movie has got it all. Cute kids. Fart jokes. A sea lion. What more do you need? I used to wonder if B.D. Wong had the chops to pull of a subtle comedy like this, and this movie proves he's got what it takes. Jennifer Coolidge shows she's more than just the dramatic actress so beloved in those Christopher Guest pseudo-documentaries and knocks this one out of the ballpark. That accent? Hilarious. Bronson Pinchot proves that he's more than just a one-trick pony with his portrayal of Roy. You can barely even detect his Meposian accent. Wow! And without going into too much detail, I'll just say that these kids worked great as a team. Move over, Li'l Rascals. There's a new group of youngsters in Cute City. Why these kids didn't get a series (Hello! "Slappy & the Stinkers: the Weekly Show") or at least a few MacDonald's ads is beyond me. Whatever. Sometimes I don't know what goes on in Hollywood to let talent like this slide. See this movie!
Deliriously Funny!! *may contain spoilers*
Belzgitay18 February 2007
Warning: Spoilers
I watched this movie when I was 11 on TV and it was really, really funny. It was a fun, adventurous film following the adventure of Slappy and The Stinkers. The ending was great and I loved how the teacher got what he deserved. My favourite character was the kid with the allergies (I can't remember his name :-( ) People say the acting was bad but they were a bunch of 7-year-olds, you can't expect too much. I actually thought the acting from the kids was pretty good. Sure, the situation was a bit unrealistic, but the adventures of the average 7-year-old would not be very exciting. Over all I give it a 10 because it's a fun family film.
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pichu-655385 May 2017
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I Recently Watched This Movie And I Absolutely Love It 10/10 And I Don't Care What Others Think. I Want To Point This Turned Out To Remind Me This Makes Me Think Of Another Movie Little Rascals! Think About Loaf Oh Look Is That {Spanky} It Is The Same Actor Travis Tedford. Also If You Don't Know {Sonny} Joseph Ashton The Leader Of The Stinkers Is An Extra Rascal In Little Rascals He Is Seen In The Court Club House Scene Passing The Note To President Spanky
Hope This Helps :)
Hope This Helps :)
Where is PJ/Slappy???
biglinlisa22 August 2021
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