It’s a pretty good children’s science fiction story. Nothing too scary, fun Jim Henson puppet
aliens. Some surprisingly long sequences
of dogs catching Frisbees. But overall,
I was pleasantly surprised to discover it had aged well.
I’m always hesitant to revisit these childhood
classics. Things are so much more
impressive when you’re six and seven. Some
unfortunate experiences with Thundercats,
Jem and the Holograms and the saddest discovery of all, Mr. Rogers, have taught me that just
because I loved it as a kid doesn’t mean I’m going to be able to tolerate it as
an adult. Some things are better left in
Nostalgialand.
We sat down to watch it with Nathan and he enjoyed it. And more importantly, I enjoyed it. It didn’t wow me like it did when I was a kid
but it was a good children’s movie.
Highlights for the grown-up: a fun performance by Sarah Jessica Parker
and a surprisingly serious one from Howard Hesseman.
I think it’s a good introductory science fiction movie. Much friendlier than E.T., the one my parents chose to take me to. (Don’t let children under six see that movie,
everyone my age who saw it in theatres was traumatized. Or at least, everyone I’ve talked to.) When Nathan gets a little older, about seven
or eight, then we’ll bring out E.T.
and the Back to the Future movies. But for now, he’s had a good experience and a
good introduction.
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