The Kid

  • 2000


MOVIE IS manipulative frenetic delightful terrific innocent
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39 %
49 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 25
Negative reviews 11
Average Rating 2.9/5
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4.5
Hes open, innocent, and nave, just like any other kid his age, and he doesnt know how to snuff out a bad situation. Av Club
3.0
If The Kid convinces any 40 year olds to rethink their walking and talking use of hands free telephones, thatll be greatness enough. EW
3.8
I smiled a lot, laughed a few times, left feeling good about the movie. Rogerebert
4.0
The result is two terrific performances at the heart of a surprisingly funny and endearing movie, which also is very funny and genuinely insightful. Common Sense Media
4.5
The Kid doesnt start with the one you think; this isnt a biopic about a famous outlaw, or the man who gunned him down. Indie Wire
0.5
Insufferably cloying and sickly sweet for anyone with the least intolerance to find the inner child saccharinity. Variety
4.5
As the signature line in The Kid declares: It doesnt matter whats true. Austin Chronicle
2.0
What do you get when you take the three ingredients that made The Sixth Sense so winning Bruce Willis, a kid old beyond his years, and a supernatural ..
4.0
The Kid is a delightful, innocuous family film, one that kids will enjoy as well as adults. E Film Critic
2.5
The kid is so far from adorable that many viewers may contemplate making a beeline for the exit.In another era, folks would have described this kind o .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
At least the Academy provides more schmaltzy music to drown out the speechifying.Wheres a wah(m)bulance when you need one San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
For all the originality and charm it displays in the first hour, this is ultimately formula fare.
3.0
He just stood around as the straight man and acted nasty to just about everyone. JoBlo
4.0
Director Jon Turteltaub (Phenomenon) has just the right touch for the magical realism of the entertaining storyline. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
A forced, frenetic farce which tries to be both comedic and touching, but fails on both counts. One Guys Opinion
3.0
It has a balanced mixture of adult sentimentalities and childish comedy that should bring both children and adults into the same movie theater, each f .. Sover
2.5
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
2.0
Youll laugh, youll cry, but when its over youll feel guilty about it. Tv Guide
1.9
A movie like this should not be longer than 100 minutes (and even thats pushing it).Its as if the director was determined to take this silly concept a .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
It is a movie aimed at adults.Kids will no doubt find parts of the film amusing, but most of it will go over their heads. Lariat
2.0
But its occasionally funny, often entertaining, and undeniably charming. Eric Ds Nider
1.0
The metaphysics get cluttered, and the sentiment gets awfully gooey, overwhelming director Jon Turtletaubs modest efforts, but through it all, Willis .. News Review
4.0
Despite Russ cool demeanor and lack of emotional depth, both his secretary, Janet (LILY TOMLIN), and personal assistant/sometime girlfriend, Amy (EMIL .. Screen It
3.0
This is formulaic feel good fare all the way, but something about it still feels fresh. View London
3.0
The remaider of the plot is totally predictable, and as noted, extremely flimsy. Film Journal International ..
1.5
However, thanks to Audrey Wells irksome script, it doesnt even come close to matching the quality of that much better film. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Has reasonable appeal for adults who had to give up their own dreams. Internet Reviews
4.5
Perfectly acceptable entertainment in the Mouse Factorys most familiar vein. Salon
3.0
The answer may not be too surprising, but the earnest and winsomely heartwarming journey that director Turteltaub takes us on is a little unexpected, .. Bbc
2.5
And contrary to fans greatest fears, Singers X Men is an exciting, fast paced adventure that will satisfy both audiences. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
Ultimately, Disneys The Kid is rarely ever discreet in its emotions, and the finale is hampered, like much of what came before, by being just too cute .. The Movie Boy
2.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
3.1
Frequently the movie breaks the kiddie flick mold by abbreviating the unavoidable scenes (it only takes a minute for Russ and Rusty to recognize each .. Spliced Wire
3.0
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.1
Its clean, polished, seeded well with juicy funny lines and solid talent. Ross Anthony
3.0
Much like its characters, the film starts out with an adolescent air, but matures somewhat by the final reel. Film Quips Online
1.5
For all its pretensions and a tremendously tear jerky climax, The Kid does have winning ways and some decent laughs. Jam! Movies
0.5
...revives that inner child pop psychology drivel that was popular for about two months back in 1991. ...a syrupy second act full of painful memories .. James Sanford on Film
2.5
Contempt charge against Jack Moore dismissed The allegations against the former Henrietta town supervisor were made after he was accused of waving at .. Rochester Goes Out
3.0
As it stands, the movie is occasionally funny but never quite reaches the kid inside. Nitrate Online
1.9
Disneys The Kid has a very strong chance at being a surprise hit. Upcoming Movies
4.5
The latest from Disney qualifies as a true family film: Both parents and kids will squirm.
0.5
The Kid has to be the sappiest, most overstated and unbearably manipulative piece of feel good through guilt kind of filmmaking Ive seen in ages. Jeff Huston's Believe Me



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