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Stars:
Mason Gamble, Walter Matthau, Christopher Lloyd etc.
Genre:
The perfect family film, Kids will love it!
The VHS:
What a rare find it was (for me) to come across the DVD of 'Dennis The Menace' but to find the VHS as well with that
excellent cover art! I was so happy. I've been looking for this film for so long and have only found it since I've got into
Amazon, Was told it had been discontinued at shops! So I joined Amazon just to own this film! Love it so much I
bought the DVD and VHS. Delighted I did because I finally own a film I've loved since as long as I can remember!
Have waited too long to own it!
Story:
A simple but FUN story about a cute, angelic, trouble making kid called Dennis (Gamble) who lives with his two
'perfect parents' in a nice friendly neighborhood... Except for one person, their neighbour Mr. Wilson (Matthau)
and his friendly wife Mrs. Wilson. Dennis obliviously drives Mr. Wilson crazy on daily a basis. The Wilson's then
end up minding Dennis when his parents go out of town. Theres only so much Mr. Wilson can take but Dennis is
just trying to be helpful! Even when a robber (Lloyd) comes to visit Dennis can't help but be his normal helpful self!...
My Thoughts:
Even though this film gets played a lot on TV, I am shocked at how underrated it is. It is the perfect film for kids!
If you love 'Home Alone' or similar films in which a cute little kid is causing havoc, you'll love this!
Personally, I find it to be better than 'Home Alone' but that's just me, after all this will always be my fave kids film.
And Mason Gamble is the cutest little kid, pity he didn't have much of a career afterwards!
And of course who couldn't love Walter Matthau, he's also great in this!
If your looking for the perfect film to buy your kids...
This is it!
And who knows maybe it'll leave a lasting impression on them like it did to me!
ENJOY!
PLOT SUMMARY: Mason Gamble stars as Dennis Mitchell, a young kid who just can't seem to stay out of trouble. He doesn't MEAN to cause trouble...he just well, does. Walter Matthau stars as Dennis's grumpy next door neighbor, Mr. Wilson, who can't STAND Dennis. When Dennis's parents go away (Robert Stanton and Lea Thompson), Dennis must stay with the Wilsons, and Mr. Wilson is extremely unhappy about this. But when Dennis gets out of line, Mr. Wilson gets so angry that he yells at Dennis, which makes Dennis run away. That's when the real trouble begins...Dennis encounters an old neighborhood thief, Switchblade Sam (Christopher Lloyd), who kidnaps Dennis, and soon Dennis learns that Switchblade Sam has stolen some items from the Wilsons' house (and others from his neighborhood), so it's up to Dennis to save the day.
MY OVERALL THOUGHTS: I haven't seen this film in a long time, but I remember it well. The acting from the entire cast is great. The storyline is light-hearted and fun. Mason Gamble was a perfect choice for Dennis. The directing is wonderful, too.
From the looks of the DVD, there is going to be some great special features. The bonus features will include a behind-the-scenes featurette, a documentary on Dennis the Menace, a special "memories" document with Mason Gamble, a conversation with Walter Matthau, and another conversation with writer and producer, John Hughes. The DVD will also include trailers and a DVD-ROM game. The DVD will be available in wide screen format.
I highly recommend "Dennis the Menace".
Score:
89/100
B+
What makes this movie so utterly unforgettable is the sweet charm displayed between Walter Matthau (Grumpy Mr. Wilson) and Dennis (Mason Gamble). There is a unique, understated quality to this movie, where the soundtrack is rather understated and in many scenes you simply watch young Dennis or Mr Wilson (or both) interacting in gentle, silent ways. The movie has become a favorite of my 4 1/2 year old girl (Dennis-like herself) to watch before she goes to bed. We have even memorized some of the scenes and act them out at dinner, like when Mr Wilson eats a piece of chicken that has accidently become victim to Dennis' paint & wood glob. Matthau is so good in that scene; just watch his facial expressions...hardly says a word, but what a classic comedic scene.
I can't rave enough about this movie, if only more movies could be made with such charm, care and love.
TODAY WE HAVE: DENNIS THE MENACE, the 1993 version of this movie from WARNER BROS. It stars MASON GAMBLE, WALTER MATTHAU, LEA THOMPSON and CHRISTOPHER LLOYD.
As far as a family movie goes I give this FIVE STARS.. this means not only do I approve for the kids, but it is also a fun movie for ANYONE! It is rated PG, I think because CHRISTOPHER LLOYD plays a bandit and there are some scenes involving Dennis getting kidnapped, (the results are hillarious, I assure you.)
There is a reference or two about Dennis' parents having sex but they will definatley fly over any childs head who isn't already well schooled in the subject matter. And come on! LEA THOMPSON is HOT as Mrs. Mitchell in this movie, there has to be at least one stab. Its something about how his parents "wrestle" on Sunday mornings and thats when they like to be left alone...no big deal.
I found this movie to be very funny and so did the kids. If you need a new DVD for the family collection and despise BARNEY, THE WIGGLES, most DISNEY movies... the way that I do, then where do we go. Keep in mind that WALLY GATOR is on the task now. For now, go with this one. Even the baby got a chuckle out of it.
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