Disney's The Kid

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Summary: Bruce Willis & Spencer Breslin star in Disney's the kid.
Review: If you met yourself as a child, what advice whould you give to him or her? That's what happens to Bruce Willis in Disney's the Kid.

Russ Duritz (Bruce Willis) is almost 40 years old. And he is still not married. Rusty (Spencer Breslin) is almost 8 years old.

But once, Rusty knows that Russ is not married, Rusty saids, "So I'm 40, I don't fly jets, I'm not married, and I don't have a dog, I grow up to be a loser."

Russ is even mean to his old man (or father). One night he finds Rusty. And soon knows that this is him at almost 8 years old. So Russ takes Rusty under his arm and tries to teach him the problems Russ had, and try not have Rusty not make them himself.

I don't one if you what you whould say or do, if you run into yourself as a child.

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Summary: DVD hangs up PHILIPS MAGNAVOX players, too
Review: ...Like the RCA and other players mentioned in some of the other reviews, I went through four copies before I had the sense to visit Amazon.com and read the comments. I saw the film in the theater and thoroughly enjoyed this serious look at a modern-day Scrooge. Although this is rated as a comedy and it certainly has its high points, the film reveals an inner struggle that most adults face. We get stuck in ruts and when someone moves the cheese, we have difficulty dealing with it. I recommend the film, when Disney fixes the DVD problem, but not before. Who knows how many other players will behave in a similar manner to the RCA and PHILIPS Magnavox models?

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Summary: Bruce Willis, have you EVER made a bad movie???
Review: Though I haven't viewed the DVD yet, I have seen this movie and I thought it was really great! I had my doubts and wondered, Bruce Willis is visited by himself as a child... COME ON!!! But don't think that. It's that kind of thinking that can shield you from some really good movies. Yes, the plot is a bit farfetched, but Bruce Willis pulls it off. Whoever the writer is does the same. This movie did a really smooth, nice job of making you believe that it is possible. After the movie, I thought I would get a visit! I usually HATE childrens movies. But, I don't think that this movie was intended entirely for children. I'm sure that the script was modified when they found out Disney was producing it. But you know what? I think that Disney is really growing. Disney was always supposed to just make children's movies, now we've got this and did you see Remember the Titans? That was also really good. Even their animated work has been very nice lately (even though Katzenberg left). Tarzan, the extremely under-appreciated Emperor's New Groove, etc. If they keep up with what they're doing, I'll be excited for more Disney projects! Anyway, this one was really good. See it.

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Summary: The Kid: Beware, DVD won't work in some players
Review: I'm just writing this review to express my annoyance of what joe_bo already confirmed: this DVD is incompatible with many DVD players.

So, here I am, just got back from Blockbuster with a rented DVD in hand, and that DVD was "The Kid". I went there aiming to rent "Bring It On", but the only five copies there were rented, so I decided to rent "The Kid", which I've been aiming to do ever since I went to the drive-in when "The Kid" was playing, but decided to drive home after the movie before it, because I was so tired. I've heard awesome things about this movie and I really did want to see it, but today, that wasn't the case. I got home, took the DVD out, and popped it into my RCA DVD/DIVX player, and then pressed play. I pressed the chapter skip to skip the boring and abundantly clear FBI warning: the scientific phrasing of: "No copying or you're in trouble", I got it already! Then, the player attempted to load the second screen, and then the last thing I expected happened: the DVD player just totally shut down. I stared at the screen blankly, and then I figured it was just the surge protector warning me that maybe it took a surge of power to load the next screen, so I took the plug out of the surge protector, and plugged it into the wall. I tried playing it again, and the same thing happened. Then, I just let the FBI warning do its thing and didn't press the chapter skip like I normally do. But, yet, it did it again. I growled and cleaned the disc, and then the lens, and still, it did the same thing. And now, I know it's the DVD that's doing this. And if you ask me, I'm very angry about this, because now I have to watch a critically acclaimed movie the way of the 8-track tape, on a stupid VHS tape. No widescreen version, no Dolby Digital sound, no cool menus, no commentary, no extras, no fun at all. OK, maybe to those of you that have players incompatible with many DVDs, I may sound a little weird because I'm new at this. My player may be obsolete, but has always been compatible with many DVDs, but I'm a guy who's slightly ahead of our time, and for this to happen just really annoys me.

So, again, as joe_bo said, if you own an RCA, GE or Proscan DVD player, don't get too excited about this DVD. And like I said, for every video and DVD like any other, Disney includes a warning. And now I have a warning for Disney: if this happens again, you'll lose yourself a loyal viewer, and that's no lie.

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Summary: Rent, don't buy this enjoyable but slow flic
Review: Bruce Willis is good, but he's better shooting bad guys in sky scrapers and airports. The kid is cute, but not that cute. The story is creative, but not well crafted.

This is a good rent for one touching scene in which "The Kid" is yelled at by his dad. Very powerful. More scenes like that would have made this a keeper.

As it is, "The Kid" is a good rent, but not much for a buy.

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Summary: WARNING: THIS DVD DOES NOT WORK IN SOME PLAYERS
Review: DVD BUYERS BEWARE... THIS DVD DOES NOT WORK WITH DVD PLAYERS MANUFACTURED BY THOMPSON ELECTRONICS (THESE INCLUDE GE, RCA, and PROSCAN)... OTHER BRANDS MAY ALSO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM: THE BLUE FBI WARNING STAYS ON INDEFINITELY REGARDLESS OF WHAT BUTTONS ARE PUSHED. I CALLED THOMPSON ELECTRONICS AND CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM TODAY. THEY CLAIM THAT THIS DVD DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE DVD MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. (YOU SHOULD CALL THEM YOURSELF IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: 317-415-4151)

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Summary: Not just for kids
Review: "The Kid" is a sappy but easy to like film that pretends to be a comedy for kids when it really deals with an adult topic that is beyond the comprehension of its target audience. Russ Duritz (Bruce Willis) is days from his 40th birthday. His life is hardly full of mirthful joy. He is a dour, unhappy, impatient grouch who is brilliant at his work and alienates everyone he meets. Suddenly an eight-year-old boy appears, who he realizes is himself as a child, a part of his life that he has effectively blocked from memory. The interaction between him and his former self brings about an understanding of the forces that are affecting his life today and fosters a transformation to a happier Russ.

The story touches on heavy, soul-searching ideas in a very lighthearted way, which makes Audrey Wells' ("The Truth About Cats and Dogs", "George of the Jungle") script innovative and fresh. Its deeper implications are certainly far over the head of Disney age kids, but hit home with their parents. However, there is enough childlike silliness to keep the kids entertained while their parents ponder the true meaning of the film.

After his previous project, the heavy handed "Instinct", Director John Turteltaub shows amazing adaptive ability in being able to switch to a lighthearted comedy with equal effectiveness. His direction of the actors is terrific, and he is able to create scenes that are appealing to children, but not so juvenile that it puts off the adults. In addition, his 50's period schoolyard scenes are very accurate as to costumes, props and feel of the period.

Bruce Willis shows his versatility, giving a terrific comedic performance, unafraid to scream and stomp around like a kid to achieve the proper effect. Once again, he displays extraordinary chemistry with a child actor, making it seem more as if they are playing together than acting. Spencer Breslin is cherubic and believable as the kid in his first feature film. Lily Tomlin adds her wry comedy to the mix and is perfect as Russ's overwrought assistant. Jean Smart also deserves special mention, giving a sensitive performance as the stranger on the plane who becomes Russ's confidant.

This film has a lot to recommend it. It is entertaining and funny and it has a deeper message ensconced within the childish mischief. I rated it an 8/10. It is an enjoyable film that isn't just for kids.

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Summary: Surprisingly Good
Review: I wasn't expecting much from this movie, but was pleasantly surprised. Perfectly cast all the way around (Lily Tomlin and Bruce Willis were both very well suited to their roles), and in particular Spencer Breslin was a hoot and a half to watch.

Cracks me up now, just thinking about him.

The ending was very well done, and fully completed the Richard Bach feel of the rest of the movie.

Worth getting the DVD for the bonus materials, which feature Spencer Breslin heavily...he is The Kid, after all. And funny as you'd ever want someone else's kid to be.

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Summary: Just fine !
Review: I like this story. You had a dream in your childhood. And you forget or give up the dream when you are grown up. This movie makes me or you think of your real dream.

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Summary: No Kidding
Review: "The Kid" starring Bruce Willis is a mildly enjoyable movie. While it isn't a bad film, there are plenty of problems with it that distract from the story. It has it's share of good laughs, but with an equal amount of misses.

The story centers around Bruce Willis's character, Russ Duritz, a high-strung, obnoxiously opinionated "Image Consultant". When Russ begins to unravel, in steps Rusty (played by Spencer Breslin)-aka The Kid. Rusty turns out to be the 8 year old version of Russ. There are no explanations as to why and how Rusty shows up, he just suddenly appears.

Spencer Breslin's characterization of Rusty is fair at best. While Breslin displays genuine vulnerability, his acting is too forced in many scenes to be believable. In one scene while driving with Willis, Breslin's Rusty begins to cry. The acting in this scene is unbearably bad. There are a few other scenes where Breslin seems like he's on his 53rd take and seems too rehearsed to be genuine.

Another problem with casting Breslin as Rusty is that Willis' eyes are brown, but Breslin's are sparkling blue. How did Russ's eye color change in 30 years? We never find out, nor are there any attempts to explain it. It's another distraction that tests the viewers already suspended sense of disbelief.

While there are obvious short comings in this film, it does make good family fare. Children will enjoy this one if they're 8 or older, but most of the humor will be lost on younger children. There are some laughs for adults too.

The supporting cast is excellent and hold the movie together. Lily Tomlin is flawless playing Willis's assistant and Emily Mortimer plays Willis's love interest with gawky charm. "The Kid" should appeal to Willis fans, but I'd recommend renting it before you buy.