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The Kid
2000 104 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.2
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Director: Jon Turteltaub
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Description
Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.
Budget:
$65M
US Gross:
$69.69M
Worldwide:
$110.32M
Starring
Bruce Willis
Actor
Spencer Breslin
Actor
Emily Mortimer
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Young Performer
Key opinion
The Kid is widely regarded as a sincere and emotionally resonant family drama that uses a fantastical premise to explore themes of regret and the inner child. While some critics find the plot simplistic or technically flawed, many viewers appreciate the chemistry between Bruce Willis and Spencer Breslin and the film's ability to prompt meaningful self-reflection.
| Acting | Bruce Willis delivers a compelling performance that successfully grounds the fantastical premise through his portrayal of a disillusioned man reconnecting with his younger self. | |
| Humor | The film effectively balances humor and sentimentality to create an engaging experience that resonates with both children and adults. | |
| Theme | The core thematic exploration of reconciling lost childhood dreams with adult reality provides significant emotional depth for the audience. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure and pacing divide viewers; some find the story a poignant, slow-burn character study, while others perceive it as boring, repetitive, or poorly executed. | |
| Ending | While some critics praise the simple, heartwarming conclusion, others find the ending to be overly optimistic, formulaic, and lacking in logical resolution. | |
| Production | Opinions on the technical execution are split; some value the charming, straightforward production, whereas others criticize the film for clichéd visuals and noticeable logical inconsistencies in the script. |