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Catch That Kid
2004 92 min Denmark, United States of America PG 12+
★4.9
Family, Action, Adventure
Director: Bart Freundlich
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Description
A determined twelve-year-old mountain climber takes drastic action to save her injured father by planning a high-stakes bank heist, using her skills and teamwork to navigate the challenge.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$16.7M
Worldwide:
$16.95M
Starring
Kristen Stewart
Actor
Sam Robards
Actor
Jennifer Beals
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Catch That Kid is generally viewed as an engaging and wholesome adventure film tailored specifically for younger audiences. While it is praised for its entertaining premise and the early performances of its cast, critics remain divided on its shift toward implausibility and uneven tonal transitions.
| Acting | Kristen Stewart delivers a compelling and memorable early performance that marks her as a breakout talent. | |
| Theme | The film effectively balances a serious emotional motive for the heist with an accessible, humorous tone suited for children. | |
| Direction | The kinetic, rock-driven opening sequences successfully establish an engaging and high-energy atmosphere. | |
| Pacing | The film's trajectory is hindered by a mid-film tonal shift that trades the initial excitement for unnecessary childhood sentimentality. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative oscillates between grounded, realistic escape sequences and moments of pure fantastical implausibility. |