The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last canister of the ooze that created the Turtles, with which Shredder wants to unleash an army of new mutants.
On his ninth birthday, a boy receives, among other gifts, a wooden cabinet and a tiny plastic model of a native American. He soon discovers that the cabinet is magical and can bring toys to life.
Fifteen-year-old Alan Abernathy, the son of a toy store owner, tries out some new action figures: The Commando Elite versus The Gorgonites. But three months ago, a toy company believes it is onto something when it employs the latest government military technology in a series of action figures, enabling them to talk. They underestimate the power of the special micro chips they've employed, however, as the two opposing sides of the toy line start thinking for themselves and engaging in real combat! The Commando Elite vow to wipe out the Gorgonites in a suburban neighborhood. Alan, his neighbor Christy Fimple, (on whom he has a massive crush) with the help of the kind Gorgonites, must protect his home and family from the Commandos.Written by
Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
In Alan's room there is a visible poster for, at that time, underground bands REO Speed Dealer (later known as Speed Wagon) and Honky. See more »
Goofs
When Christy Fimple and Alan are in his father's toy store after the Commandos destroy it, a crew member is reflected in a display case. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Irwin Wayfair:
He's here! He's early! He's not supposed to be here now. He said... okay, here's the copy of... check.
Larry Benson:
Pretty exciting, huh?
Irwin Wayfair:
I don't know. I think it's kinda sad, I mean you know Heartland Toys has a long tradition of bringing joy to kids, ya know? Gil Mars isn't going to care about any of that. He's just gonna care about profits. I think it sucks.
Larry Benson:
Welcome to Earth, Irwin. You may not be familiar with our company, but this is pretty much the way things work down here in the real ...
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Crazy Credits
Besides the title logos, the opening credits don't begin until about 6 minutes in. See more »
Alternate Versions
The DVD features some deleted scenes:
Alan meets the principal of his new school, who tells him he doesn't like troublemakers.
An extended version of the scene where the dish technician tells Phil a lot more about the way the dish works and why the tree has to be moved.
Some added dialogue for Stuart and Irene about their old home Chicago right before Phil starts to saw off the branch.
The Gorgonites search Alans encyclopedia for Gorgon. Instead of their home they find the daughter of the Greek God Phorcys.
A discussion between Alan, Christy and their parents about what happened.
Phil and Stuart discover that Alan and Christy get away through a window.
The Toys discover Christys parents, her brother and Irene in the storeroom and ask for "any last requests".
Another One Bites The Dust (Small Soldiers Remix)
Written by John Deacon
Performed by Queen with additional vocals by Wyclef Jean, featuring Pras Michel (as Pras) and Free
Wyclef Jean & Pras appear courtesy of Ruffhouse/Columbia Records
Remixed by Wyclef Jean
Produced by Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis (as Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis)
Courtesy of Hollywood Records/EMI Records UK Ltd. See more »
Let's be honest, the concept of Small Soldiers(toys coming to life) came from Toy Story. However, DreamWorks came up with a MUCH different plot and the result is a great-and grossly underrated-family movie/action flick with top notch CGI.
I'm sure many say DreamWorks is a poor man's Disney/Pixar, and I agree, but this one movie in which DreamWorks shines. One might argue that the Commandos are glorified G.I. Joes, but I will gladly look past that because, c'mon, they're awesome.
Small Soldiers is a fine piece of entertainment and some of DreamWorks' best work to boot. I am begging you, don't pass it up. You won't regret giving it your time.
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Let's be honest, the concept of Small Soldiers(toys coming to life) came from Toy Story. However, DreamWorks came up with a MUCH different plot and the result is a great-and grossly underrated-family movie/action flick with top notch CGI.
I'm sure many say DreamWorks is a poor man's Disney/Pixar, and I agree, but this one movie in which DreamWorks shines. One might argue that the Commandos are glorified G.I. Joes, but I will gladly look past that because, c'mon, they're awesome.
Small Soldiers is a fine piece of entertainment and some of DreamWorks' best work to boot. I am begging you, don't pass it up. You won't regret giving it your time.