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A fantastical story, relayed in the form of short vignettes by director Robert Rodriguez, Shorts is the story of a magic wishing rock and kids' imaginations gone wild. The film plays a lot like the The Little Rascals films from the 1920's-1940's. It's made up of short, comical episodes that focus on kids' adventures and how imagination drives their play. When a magical rainbow rock falls from the sky and lands in the middle of tech-town Black Falls, a young boy Toe (Jimmy Bennett) discovers that the rock has the power to grant his every wish. The victim of constant bullying, Toe wishes for friends as unusual as himself and ends up with a posse of aliens who protect him while seriously complicating his life. As narrator, Toby quickly stops the film, explaining that his experience is really the middle of the story, and then rewinds repeatedly to relate various encounters between neighbourhood kids and the magic rock. Each short is its own journey into a kid's imagination where wishes for everything from a treasure hunt, to a fortress guarded by crocodiles, a super smart baby with telepathic powers, and a booger monster grown from one boy's booger are immediately granted. These fantastical wishes wreak havoc on the entire Black Falls community: the children, the technology obsessed, disconnected Black Box employees, and the tyrannical Black Box boss Mr. Black (James Spader). In the end, the magic rock is a catalyst for change, encouraging kids and adults to work together and inspiring serious reflection regarding one's wishes, dreams, and goals. Rodriguez does a great job of portraying the wildness of kids' imaginations and viewers that delight in over-the-top ridiculousness and the overtly gross will laugh hysterically throughout the film. Unfortunately, those who demand restraint may find it overdone. --Tami Horiuchi
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Jake Short, Rebel Rodriguez, Jon Cryer, Kat Dennings, Trevor GagnonDirector: Robert Rodriguez
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A family film is one which can be enjoyed by all ages from the youngest members of the family through to the great grandparents and there are loads out there , this however is not one of them , don't get me wrong, my kids loved it and laughed alot but it was just a bit too childish for me and quite odd .
If you are just wanting a film for the kids then it's great but this probably won't entertain mum and dad, try Coraline or Up , they find the balance for the adults and the children very well.
so that would be 2 stars from me but the kids gave it 5 so we settled on 4.
If you are just wanting a film for the kids then it's great but this probably won't entertain mum and dad, try Coraline or Up , they find the balance for the adults and the children very well.
so that would be 2 stars from me but the kids gave it 5 so we settled on 4.
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It should have a parental guide of under 7 only. Its that level. Seven year olds and younger will love it. Its just too silly, boring and words fail me, otherwise. Disappointing considering the Director also did Lave girl/shark boy which was a huge hit. What was he thinking in this one. ?
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Saw this at the cinema when it came out and wanted to see if we liked it as much second time round. We did. Particularly liked that it went forwards and backwards in time and you thought you knew what was going on then it gave you another perspective. My kids aged 8 and 9 got it all, and were glued to see where it would go next. Thought it was creative and funny. Buy it, but not if you like your films to get from A to B by the most direct route.
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This is an ok film to watch, not brilliant but not complete rubbish either. My son has watched it twice but normally if he loves a film it would literally be on everyday.
Published 21 months ago by TracyH
COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER!
'Shorts' is an ok family film. But there are several things that make it bad:
- It has a messed up storyline. Read more
- It has a messed up storyline. Read more
Published 21 months ago
My boys loved it!
I have 2 boys aged 5 and 6 years and they really enjoyed this film. They especially loved watching 'The blinkers'!!
Published 24 months ago by R. Slade
Brilliant!
This is one of the best films I've seen this year. Yes, it was a bit random - that was the point! Hilarious cuts from scene to scene, crazy moment to outrageous incident, and... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by DarrenNickleby
Hilarious fun for all the family......even the clever, serious ones!
I went to see this film with my kids aged 8 and 11 and my husband (who has a degree). It WAS over the top and larger than life. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by A. Moriarty
"I Wish I Was a Big...Dung Beetle."
The story is told to us by Toby "Toe" Thompson (Jimmy Bennett). He lives in Black Falls, a special subdivision built around the plant that creates the Black Box. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Mark Baker
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