Rating: PG
Running Time: 98 minutes
Dude used his “Family Activity” coupon to get us all to this movie. Personally, I thought it was a fun movie. The Rock is not hard on the eyes, and his role in this movie was pretty good. The alien kids did well in their roles as well . . . some people said they were terrible actors and were very lifeless . . . um, they are aliens - I’m guessing they were supposed to act that way.
Anyhoo . . . lots of action and danger; a little more than I like in a “family” movie, but it was good. Princess (6) did not like the movie at all. Afterall, there weren’t any fairies, rainbows, or unicorns in it. She did not want to go to it, but Dude played the Family Activity card, so she was trapped. She made it through with her blue raspberry Icee in hand. She said she liked the puppy 
Dude thought it was awesome! What 8 year old wouldn’t like car chases, robot aliens, and a pimped out fridge? He laughed quite a bit and recited a few of the lines as the movie went on. I think he was probably mostly excited that we agreed to go to the movie . . . not typically the kind of movie we go see. Yes, we’re those terrible parents who don’t take our kids to see lost of action and danger films yet.
Overall, it was fun. I’m glad I got to see it with Dude. He loved it and wants to see it again. Princess, not so much. If you’re looking for a fun family movie, this is not it. If you’re looking for a movie to take an 8+ boy to with his buddies, go for it!
I loved the original Witch Mountain movies and the remakes never live up in my mind. This weekend we watched both versions of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory since the girls saw the play at school last week. First saw the remake - Dave and I both declared the original much better. The girls seemed to like both. I now have the girls hooked on Sylvester & Tweety. I am exposing them to the good cartoons from days gone by!
I agree - remakes never seem to be as good. I hadn’t seen the original Witch Mountain movies. I do, however, agree with Charlie and the Chocolate factory . . . the original is much much better.
I too loved the original Witch Mountain movies. And fun trivia fact for you. The girl in those movies is Paris Hilton’s aunt. The crap I know…
Anyway, I love me some Rock and my kids are dying to see this, so I’m glad to know it wasn’t too horrible. Usually we wait for video, but this may warrant a trip to the theater.
He sounded excited when I asked him about whether he had seen a movie or new DVD this weekend. What is a “family coupon”? That sounded interesting. I am guessing it is a earned reward. Good for Princess for being a good sport about seeing it.