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Summary: Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane, & Cyndi Lauper are great
Review: Any movie that combines the comedic gifts of Fox, Lane, & Lauper has to be stellar. The writing is good probably 98% of the film (at parts it can be a little trite). And one thing: anyone wonder why we haven't heard from this newcomer Vidal since this film? Simple: she has little to no talent. But that won't take away from this flick. It's funny and, at parts, even moving. ^_^ See it!
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Summary: Awsome
Review: Awsome movie starring Michael J Fox about kids in showbiz. Michael stars as mikey (a former popular child actor) who is now a childs talent agent. He meets Angie, a 12 yr old con-artist in the streets. Mikey takes her in and puts her though a commercial audition. Check it out!
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Summary: A sweet-natured comedy
Review: I had been putting off watching this movie for a long time. I'm a fan of Cyndi Lauper, the actress (also Lauper, the singer, but that's not relevant here) and her resume is a little slight. With the exception of the amazing "Vibes", the odd "Off and Running" and this, the mind-numbing "Life with Mikey", there is nothing else to see. Well, okay, she has an uncredited role as "Picnic Guest" in "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle", but that hardly counts. So, in order to round out my collection, I bought "Life with Mikey". So far, so good. But then I sat down to watch it. Sweet mother! Disney never seems to tire of showing us a) adults who have grown up to be big kids or b) unhappy, serious adults who would be better off if only they would loosen up and act like big kids. Now, I'm actually in favor of this philiosophy, but for some reason it never seems to come across on film. In this effort, the very funny Michael J. Fox plays Mike Chapman, a former child TV star who grows up to be a Big Kid. His apartment is a mess, he plays street hockey with the local urchins, he cons women and lies with a twinkle in his eye and we're all supposed to think he's charming as hell. Problem is, it seems that Fox has been replaced here by his stand-in, a life-size Michael J. Fox robot that has all the facial expressions down, but has none of the talent or charm. Mikey works with his brother Ed (the underappreciated nathan Lane, reduced here to whining and mugging as though his life depended upon it) as a strictly low-rent talent agent for children. The agency represents a stable of losers and is about to go under until Mikey discovers Angie Vega, a con artist with "talent" who can save the agency, if only she'll agree to stop shoplifting in her off-hours. Cyndi Lauper plays Geena Briganti, the brothers' secretary and the only character with any damned sense in the whole film. This movie is genuinely touching. I teared up a little when I saw all these genuinely talented child actors hamming it up and pretending to be talentless in order to make the genuinely talentless Christina Vidal look good. These selfless kids try again and again to undershine every time they share a camera with the little tyke, but it never works. You're left wondering why the little urchin got the plum cookie role and not the little guy who does Ethel Merman impressions. Now that's hilarious! Or how about the dour kid who auditions with a Strindberg monologue? The screenwriters obviously had more fun writing these kids than they did the heroes. In the end, "Life with Mikey" is a sad, disposable film that deserves no place in the careers of any of the actors involved. Except maybe Christina Vidal.
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Summary: This Movie is Unfair to Michael J. Fox
Review: I had been putting off watching this movie for a long time. I'm a fan of Cyndi Lauper, the actress (also Lauper, the singer, but that's not relevant here) and her resume is a little slight. With the exception of the amazing "Vibes", the odd "Off and Running" and this, the mind-numbing "Life with Mikey", there is nothing else to see. Well, okay, she has an uncredited role as "Picnic Guest" in "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle", but that hardly counts. So, in order to round out my collection, I bought "Life with Mikey". So far, so good. But then I sat down to watch it. Sweet mother! Disney never seems to tire of showing us a) adults who have grown up to be big kids or b) unhappy, serious adults who would be better off if only they would loosen up and act like big kids. Now, I'm actually in favor of this philiosophy, but for some reason it never seems to come across on film. In this effort, the very funny Michael J. Fox plays Mike Chapman, a former child TV star who grows up to be a Big Kid. His apartment is a mess, he plays street hockey with the local urchins, he cons women and lies with a twinkle in his eye and we're all supposed to think he's charming as hell. Problem is, it seems that Fox has been replaced here by his stand-in, a life-size Michael J. Fox robot that has all the facial expressions down, but has none of the talent or charm. Mikey works with his brother Ed (the underappreciated nathan Lane, reduced here to whining and mugging as though his life depended upon it) as a strictly low-rent talent agent for children. The agency represents a stable of losers and is about to go under until Mikey discovers Angie Vega, a con artist with "talent" who can save the agency, if only she'll agree to stop shoplifting in her off-hours. Cyndi Lauper plays Geena Briganti, the brothers' secretary and the only character with any damned sense in the whole film. This movie is genuinely touching. I teared up a little when I saw all these genuinely talented child actors hamming it up and pretending to be talentless in order to make the genuinely talentless Christina Vidal look good. These selfless kids try again and again to undershine every time they share a camera with the little tyke, but it never works. You're left wondering why the little urchin got the plum cookie role and not the little guy who does Ethel Merman impressions. Now that's hilarious! Or how about the dour kid who auditions with a Strindberg monologue? The screenwriters obviously had more fun writing these kids than they did the heroes. In the end, "Life with Mikey" is a sad, disposable film that deserves no place in the careers of any of the actors involved. Except maybe Christina Vidal.
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Summary: cute movie
Review: i think this is just a cute movie. michael j fox is great in this movie play the child talent agent.
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Summary: A sweet-natured comedy
Review: This is a likeable (if somewhat naive) comedy with perfectly cast stars in familiar situations. This is by no means a movie for someone looking for strong depth and unpredictability, but it is quite funny and sometimes touching.
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Summary: When cute can't cut it
Review: This movie is a cute story about a former child star who now works as an agent for other child stars.. unfortunately the business isn't doing well.. until they find a smart mouthed, 12 year old pick pocket who is "spunky" enough to get a gig. Fox was adorable as usual, a lot of the "child star" co-stars went on to be in some other movies except for Christina Vidal who has now gone on to have her own show on Nickelodeon. All I can say is the cast was fun, the writing wasn't bad but the movie could have used something. Just for fun, I will aslo mention that I was in a play with Christina Vidal later that year after the fimling of the movie...as for her acting? Well, I had the lead. I have to give credit where credit is due, she does have a lovely singing voice!
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Summary: Great , but don't make Mikey drink Chunky Milk next time!
Review: This movie is great including Mikey (Michael J. Fox), and Angie (Christina Vidal), a great on-screen team, including the big singoff with that girl, and the part where Barry (David Krumholtz), threw up in Mikey's brother's (Nathan Lane's) hat, and where that girl kept singing "Happy Birthday to You." But, why did they make Mikey eat Fruit Loops with Chunky Milk. It's nasty! Next Time, you should rate it PG for Language, Crude Humor, Gross Images, Thematic Elements, and a Scene of Sensuality, because Mikey was having love with someone, while Angie moved in. I still give it a **** (4 out of 5).
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Summary: I loved this movie
Review: This movie was the worst paced, worst written and worst edited movie I have ever viewed. I could not sit through it again. Sorry, I think Michael J Fox is very talented but....the timing of the punchlines in this film drives one crazy. Not recommended.
Buy a different movie.
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Summary: A Funny, Good, Movie
Review: This was a funny movie. At sometimes it was a little confusing but good! I think kids who like to laugh or act would really like this movie. It has kids who are horrible actors, that make you laugh loudly. This is a Great Movie!
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