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Amazon.co.uk Review
Here's the pitch for Small Soldiers: "It's like Toy Story but these toys that come to life really kick butt!" That's essentially it for this breezy popcorn flick. In a very smart first 10 minutes, new toy-company owner Denis Leary tells his crew he wants toys "that play back". Hence the small soldiers land in Anytown, USA and the loner kid Alan (Gregory Smith) opens them up before they are supposed to be on the shelves. Those military-grade chips sure make them smart and give the toys plenty of pithy retorts to boot. There's plenty of violence and action, most of it fun enough. The vocal talents, including Tommy Lee Jones, Frank Langella and cast members of The Dirty Dozen are inspired characters, the humans less so. With Gremlins director Joe Dante at the helm, it plays like a sequel to that 80s fantasy. Amazing visual effects, of course. --Doug Thomas, Amazon.com
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
You'll understand the title from watching the movie (I hope)!
At first I wasn't really geared up to watch this movie, my 10 year old daughter wanted to see it and, well, as dad's do, I didn't want to disappoint her, so we hired it.
...and I loved it!
It's a very clever movie with a strong cast (check out the end credits for the whole list), all of whom put in believable performances for their roles (even Denis Leary was top notch as the tough, morally bankrupt boss, which surprised me as I'd only seen him do stand-up previously).
The story revolves around 2 sets of action toys which become 'alive', with one set (the Commando Elite) being the ruthless, sworn enemy of the other (the Gorganites) the kind-hearted peacable ones. Both of whom were manufactured by the same company that inadvertantly implanted them with the same advanced but unpredictable miltary-grade A.I. chips.
The script is fast-paced and well written, plenty of humour throughout, the plot is well conceived and delivered, there aren't really any holes in it you could point to, even for such a far-fetched story as this where all the Gorgonites want to do is go home! (Remind you of another movie?). The Gorgonites for their part, who've never seen their home believe, 'just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there'.
I've seen this movie compared to Toy Story, but don't do it. They are 2 very different films; Toy Story is a feature length (very well animated) cartoon for kids/family, Small Soldiers is a feature length film with very good special effects that older kids to adults will get the most from watching. This is because there are many jokes requiring a broader knowledge base to fully appreciate. Younger children will enjoy this film too, but more for the action/animation.
Add this to your collection, you'll be glad to dust it off and re-watch it from time to time. It's prefect for rainy day escapism!
At first I wasn't really geared up to watch this movie, my 10 year old daughter wanted to see it and, well, as dad's do, I didn't want to disappoint her, so we hired it.
...and I loved it!
It's a very clever movie with a strong cast (check out the end credits for the whole list), all of whom put in believable performances for their roles (even Denis Leary was top notch as the tough, morally bankrupt boss, which surprised me as I'd only seen him do stand-up previously).
The story revolves around 2 sets of action toys which become 'alive', with one set (the Commando Elite) being the ruthless, sworn enemy of the other (the Gorganites) the kind-hearted peacable ones. Both of whom were manufactured by the same company that inadvertantly implanted them with the same advanced but unpredictable miltary-grade A.I. chips.
The script is fast-paced and well written, plenty of humour throughout, the plot is well conceived and delivered, there aren't really any holes in it you could point to, even for such a far-fetched story as this where all the Gorgonites want to do is go home! (Remind you of another movie?). The Gorgonites for their part, who've never seen their home believe, 'just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there'.
I've seen this movie compared to Toy Story, but don't do it. They are 2 very different films; Toy Story is a feature length (very well animated) cartoon for kids/family, Small Soldiers is a feature length film with very good special effects that older kids to adults will get the most from watching. This is because there are many jokes requiring a broader knowledge base to fully appreciate. Younger children will enjoy this film too, but more for the action/animation.
Add this to your collection, you'll be glad to dust it off and re-watch it from time to time. It's prefect for rainy day escapism!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a good fun family film, the animations are clever and most importantly, the kids enjoy it. It keeps them watching and there are some genuine funnies which make them laugh out loud. Blasting your enemies with Spice Girls songs is a great idea. Excellent.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When I first saw this film I thought it was good, though perhaps not brilliant. It was only when the end credits rolled and I was looking at the cast list that I read "The Gorgonites - Spinal Tap"! Yes, the Gorgonites are played by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer! Unfortunately this meant i had to run out and buy the film as I am a massive fan of Christopher Guest's work and have to have all his films. So there actually is a lot to offer older viewers who see this film if you know who is in the cast and can appreciate some of the in-jokes that would probably pass children by. Also, if you are a Phil Hartman fan this is worth having to round off your collection, as he died shortly after filming ended. I would say that this is worth seeing once no matter who you are and well worth buying if you can buy into the top cast and in jokes.
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funny :D
Great film, great for the younger ones, really enjoyed, very funny and great for A family night in, I gave 5 star becuase it really just entertained me :D
Published 4 months ago by Scott
Toytastic
If you haven't already seen this film, it is well worth seeing and buying as the animation in this film is cleverly done and the voices are really funny
Published 4 months ago by hammerman84
Great Film
I have Just watched the film for the second time on ITV1 and it was quite good I gave Small Soldiers a 6 out of 10.
Published 6 months ago by D. Fortune
Small Soldiers
Bought this for my grandchildren they loved it and I loved it to would recommend it as a good family DVD !
Published 11 months ago by Isabel
Small Soldiers
Good film, but not one that my six year old would watch over and over again like he does with others!
Published 14 months ago by CN
Boys will be boys
My three grandsons stay with us every Friday night and all day Saturday. We have a variety of dvds for them to watch after our Friday night swimming session most of which we have... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Brendab
Brilliant for kids & adults!!!! A family classic.
Small Soldiers [DVD] [1998]
Our granson aged 8 wanted this for part of his birthday present, it's a brilliant & timeless classic family film & although we've all seen it... Read more
Our granson aged 8 wanted this for part of his birthday present, it's a brilliant & timeless classic family film & although we've all seen it... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Kerry
Fun for all the Family!
A great film for all the family, with some good gags, and excellent action with toys!
Published on 29 Oct 2009 by SL
Good Family Film
Great film, nice graphics and exciting for children. Arrived safely and quickly so good all round service
Published on 15 May 2009 by Marian Ellison
A load of trollop
It's terrible. The worst film i have ever seen. It's just "Toy Story", gone bad with annoying characters, and a poor story line. I was around 7 or 8 when i saw it. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2005 by Opinion Man
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