cricketbat
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids belongs in the canon of classic live-action Disney movies. It's a fun and clever movie with memorable characters and strong performances. The story works for children and adults and the special effects are still pretty believable after 20 years. Wow! It really came out over 20 years ago? I suddenly feel old.
Michael Davies
Timeless classic. Great adventure movie than never gets old. Yes the effects and props aren't what they used to be, but its still enjoyable today. There's some 80s adventure movies that seem really silly when you watch them today, movies like explorers are just ridiculous when you watch them now, but this has stood the test of time and my son will definitely be watching this with me when hes a bit older.
eskwarczynski
Having last seen the film at around eight or nine years old, I had fond memories of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. I was curious as I pressed 'play' on Netflix – now at twenty-two years old – whether the film would still have the same charm. Oh man, does it ever!Director Joe Johnston (Jumanji, Captain America: The First Avenger, Jurassic Park III) is a former visual effects artists – and his strengths derived from that background are on display full force here. This film is absolutely gorgeous. The production design, miniature work, and creature effects are all extremely effective, and hold up far better than I ever expected them to. It's not just a visually stunning film either, it's pure fun. From start to finish, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids maintains a thrilling, fast-paced sense of excitement and adventure. The actors – both adult and child – are all lovable, and there isn't a weak link in the bunch. Humorous, exciting, and visually stunning, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a necessary addition to any family's library.
Mr-Fusion
"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" was a childhood favorite. Between this and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", I'd gotten serious mileage out of the family VCR; which is why saying it still holds up is a genuine compliment (and this is a Disney movie; I tend to steer clear of those). But there's a lot about this that really works. It's a grandiose adventure (had to be fun designing those giant sets), the cast is great and it's got that well-engineered family movie feel to it. It's classic Disney, to me.Trivia has it that the Wayne Szalinski part was written for Chevy Chase, but he would've been best suited to the physical comedy rather than the absent-minded professor end of it. Rick Moranis proves an inspired choice for this; he nails both facets.7/10
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