Small Soldiers (Clam) [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Small Soldiers (Clam) [VHS]
Movie Review: One of the best movies I've ever seen!
Summary: 4 Stars
...Besides for "Shrek", of course! Then again, I may be biased because I love to work with computers, and I really enjoy most computer-animated movies.Movie Review: or how a wrong-headed ad campaign can kill a fine movie...
Summary: 4 Stars
if they had bothered to WATCH the movie prior to launching the advertising campaign, they might have known they had a nice hybrid of adventure and sensitive.some idiots decided to push the toy campaign without realizing they were pushing the villains of the movie, and kids walked out confounded while adults stayed away in droves. thats a real shame, because this movie does a nice job of portraying the travails of the parent/child relationship, as well as the hurt inherent in being an outsider.
the film is highlighted by a terrific performance by gregory smith, one of the 2 or 3 best screen actors of his generation, and one who sadly seems to be stuck in "best friend" roles since this -- his supposed breakthrough as a lead actor --was a dismal failure. young gregory, for those who have not seen him, is sensitive, talented, and sexy -- usually a nice combo in a teen aged boi, but sadly underutilized in today's hollywood.
get this movie for its "charm" and for the fine performance of the enchanting gregory!
Movie Review: Never, Never try this!
Summary: 1 Stars
I got this at used CD/Video shop and am not worrying at all because I will get 75% refund when I return this. 25% is good investment for this good lesson. Frankly, this movie was disgusting. I don't know what they had in their minds when it made. For whom, for what? Your children will learn money rules the world. Even after evil toys(yeah, I mean evil small soldiers) almost destroyed their homes, checks of the evil business man can make the parents smile!(Was that 2nd grader who made this?) And the boy/girl, our main characters even smiled to this man. Do they think he is cool because he got power and money and smart plan to sell that deadly toys to south america as warfare? Very very weird. Lots of violence(Ok, there was no blood). The girl looked really wicked/pleasured when she was driving the mower to crush the toy soldiers. In conclusion, this movie seems to have many very critical flaws. Why did you join this crab, Stan?Movie Review: Prett Good!
Summary: 4 Stars
I actually think that this was a pretty good movie, and it has great kid actors in it. Boys will probably like it more than girls just for the simple fact it's about army action figures, but I still liked it. But, it doesn't top Toy Story!Movie Review: FLAWED,BUT REALLY COOL
Summary: 4 Stars
Small Soldiers (1998)Small Soldiers is a little too flawed to get a perfect five star rating,but non the less,it's a really really good flick.
The story is a little predictable,the characters severely lack development,some of the dialog is totally out of place,and the special effects are flawed due to overbrightened animation and looking a bit too "computery".
However,despite those flaws,Small Soldiers has a lot to offer that'll keep you in stitches throughout the entire film. There are plenty of in-jokes (keep an eye open on the trash dumpster the second time around.You'll find a figureine of Gizmo from Gremlins in it) and if your a horror movie fan,you should probably give it a look.The sequence when the Commando Elite figures jerry-rig tools from a neighbor's garage and transform them into weapons,is taken from the Hardware store scene from Phantasm II.
The story is like this: a super rich Global corporation create two lines of action figures: The Commando Elite,G.I. Joe-type mercenaries and the Gorgonites,a band of incredibly ugly but peace-loving monsters who are actually warm and friendly despite their hideous appearance.
The toys are implanted with super-intelligent computer chips which give them the ability to walk,talk and fight with enemy figures.The chips are a bit too advanced however,and the toys soon come to life.
The Commando Elite figures are hell bent on destroying the Gorgonites,as that's their programming.They create weapons from household hardware items,which include butane flamethrowers, rapid-fire nail guns,chainsaws,knives,fireworks (bottle rockets, firecrackers,etc) as well as a large number of vehicles,such as sawblade tanks,bottle-rocket launching makeshift helicopters, and half-tracks with very nasty nail guns mounted on top.
The Gorgonites meanwhile take refuge in a boy's house hiding from the Commandos (the Gorgonites are programmed to hide). However,the Commandos soon find out their location,and stage World War III in Suburbia USA.
Small Soldiers has a lot of twists and turns along the way. Despite total lack of character development,the acting is still great (the actress who plays Christy is wonderful!) and the voice-overs for the Commandos and Gorgonites are absolutely fantastic.The action sequences are also very clever and amusing and the music score is incredible and fits in perfectly.The gags in the film are also very plentiful,so expect to be laughing throughout nearly the entire film.
Overall,Small Soldiers is a very flawed yet awesome movie that desereves to be in your video collection.
On a side note,although many people argue that it's too violent for a kid's movie,it's not at all a bad film for kids.It may be a little nasty for some kids,but boys ages 8-12,who are obviously the film's target audience,will find a whole lot to like and will probably think it's the best film ever.