| The Kid [Region 2] |  | Director: Jon Turteltaub
Actors: Bruce Willis, Spencer Breslin, Emily Mortimer, Lily Tomlin, Chi Mcbride
Category: DVD
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Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 234974
Format: Pal
Languages: Icelandic (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017188883108
ASIN: B00005LDBD
Theatrical Release Date: July 7, 2000
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Russ Duritz (Bruce Willis) is an ultracynical, 40-year-old L.A. image consultant who fashions bogus facades for scumbag clients. Oblivious to his own need for a makeover, he's a tyrant in the office (to the chagrin of his sarcastic assistant, played to perfection by Lily Tomlin), and he's emotionally unavailable to the morally centered woman (Emily Mortimer) who senses goodness beneath Russ's hardened veneer. Not a moment too soon, a pudgy kid (Spencer Breslin) mysteriously appears in Russ's life, revealing himself to be Rusty Duritz--that is, Russ's 8-year-old self, arriving by some magic to put the adult Russ's life into beneficial perspective. This variation on IA Christmas Carol/I has Rusty guiding Russ on a tour of his past to reveal how he became a loveless, hard-shelled loser. It takes a bit of smarmy chicken-soup psychology to explain it all, but IThe Kid/I is an otherwise charming and involving fantasy, suggesting that perhaps we'd all benefit from a bit of counseling by our younger selves. Written with admirable restraint by Audrey Wells (who brought a similar appeal to IThe Truth About Cats and Dogs/I) and directed by Jon Turteltaub (ICool Runnings/I), the movie doesn't force its supernatural elements or attempt to explain Rusty's existence. It's just a fable for our modern age and a reminder to embrace the better angels of our nature. Delivered with an easy blend of humor and sentiment, that message makes IThe Kid/I an unexpected pleasure. (Look closely for Matthew Perry as Willis's shaggy-haired client.) I--Jeff Shannon/I
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 excellent January 7, 2009
Roberta L. Tippett (Carmichael Ca)
This movie is great for the whole family.. I love Lily Tomlin in this.. she is hysterical!!If I'm in a "downer" mood I put this in to watch.. brings me right back up!!
Great movie December 31, 2008
D. Vanderwerf (Morrisville, VT United States)
This is a good movie. As any one with Bruce Willis is. Buy it today!
The Kid December 21, 2008
Elizabeth J. Raub (Montoursville, PA)
I used this movie for my adult Sunday School class. It is a great movie with a great message.
Bruce Willis and the Kid December 2, 2008
Leroy Webb (Kenosha, WI)
The person playing the Kid is an excellent actor and funny. You will love this great heart warming and funny movie with Bruce Willis, guaranteed.
I love this movie. It's about rediscovering yourself, remembering what you really want... September 18, 2008
Ghost (San Jose, CA, USA)
Do you remember your childhood dreams? What did you want to be when you were a child? br /In this movie the character meets a kid that helps him remember what he really wanted to be, remind him about human values he has long forgotten in his busy life. br /
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