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Biff
Let's talk about Biff. He's still trying to figure out what color tie goes with a maroon shirt. He works for cheap and throws cool Super Bowl parties. He's one in a million, we just don't know which one! He's so thorough in his film reviews that on occasion, he actually critiques the lighting director.
These two are madly in love, yet rarely see eye to eye on anything. You won't want to see anything until you've read what these two have to say.
STUART LITTLERATED: G
Starring: Geena Davis, Jonathon Lupnicki, Hugh Laurie and Michael J. Fox
Why is it that if we see one running through the house we scream, jump on chairs, call an exterminator and or buy rat poisoning? Yet, we'll give up our hard-earned dollars to go to the theater to see a movie about one.
I'm talking about Stuart Little. He's cute; animation at it's finest! Rob Minkoff (co-director of The Lion King) directed Stuart Little. And I have to admit; I was truly looking forward to another King type classic. Unlike the Lion King, I will not be able to sit through 500 reruns of this film. Although I can assure you that the kids will want their own personal copy when it becomes available on video.
On a positive note, the theater was packed with kids and what looked to be mostly solo parents. There were two things I liked about this film. First and foremost: The kids loved it. Second: There were many good-looking solo dads, who I assumed were weekend warriors for the most part. Hence, I got to practice the eye-contact thing.
From an adult's point of view, I was a little disappointed with the story based on E.B. White's wonderful 1945 children's novel. Michael J. Fox's voice, as Stuart is pleasant throughout the film, but it really turns out to be just a hair short of fulfilling.
RATED: G
There was a BUZZ in the theater as I squeezed between rows of chairs and knees to get seat. I looked around and noted that this kids movie had drawn many adults sans children. Whew! I thought I was might be the only one, not true. In fact, I had canceled a nail appointment to make the 4:20 showing.
I had the pleasure of sitting next to a couple that had placed their three children spaciously, one on each side of them and one in the middle. (Wish all parents would be this considerate when taking their kids to a movie.)
Woody, a stuffed cowboy doll and Buzz Light year, a plastic space-ranger action figure were as charming, loveable and fun as they were in their ground breaking 1995 ground breaking hit, "Toy Story." It's not necessary to know what came before it to enjoy the sequel.
Not wanting to give away the scheme or ruin it for those whom didn't see the original, I am going to stop here and give this film a high-five, a thumbs-up and a must-see rating. If it's your weekend with the kids, they will love you for treating them to this film. If it is not: Well, you might want to treat yourself to kids kind of day and go by yourself!