Bruce Willis is Russ Duritz, a lonely high-powered executive who dismisses the kindness of all those who care for him. When an 8-year-old boy called Rusty appears in his house, Russ first thinks he is hallucinating - the boy appears to be just like he was as a child. In fact, through some miracle of time travel, Rusty is Russ as a child and he's not at all happy with the way he has grown up. Together Russ and Rusty set about putting the executive's life in order.
R**P
Nobody is allowed to say anything bad about this wonderful film. 100% Classic.
This film offered insights that helped lay the foundations of my childhood emotional intelligence. No joke!It has a ridiculous plot so it can discuss the significant moments in life that alter how we perceive ourselves and cope with and decide on what happens in both our childhood and our adult lives.How is this possible?It's called an exquisite script, an expert director and a beautiful ensemble cast led by Willis who commands the glib, the pathos and the sweetness that a leading man-in-crisis needs. It is a vulnerable part for an action man and yet without him the film would've been lost. We get to see his comedic skills come to the fore.The music also stayed with me over the years. A powerful and moving score full of animation and feeling.Whatever way this was edited, I could replay the entire film in my head as a child accurately, and viewing it as an adult was bizarre as I hadn't forgotten a single scene after 18 years! Its heartbreaking moments were so affecting when I was younger and this was very brave on the part of Disney and that risk only bolstered the film's credibility.I was surprised to discover later in life that three of my favourite films of all time - The Kid, Cool Runnings and While You Were Sleeping were directed by the same director Jon Turteltaub. He has a sense of story-telling and comedic timing that resonates with the emotional truth of a storyline and elevates it.100% recommend.
W**S
Excellent afternoon film. Revisit childhood.
A great little afternoon film. Revisit a childhood "decision" or reaction.
M**Y
Enjoyable, but unheard of, film
I caught this film on TV but had missed the beginning. Strange that this is a Disney film and yet no one has ever heard of it? I enjoyed the film so much that I had to buy it to see what we had missed! It is a little slow to start but stick with it as it has a lovely story.
N**E
What a wonderful film!
What more could you want in a film?Firstly, it has a good story: a middle aged, narcissistic man is forced to take a look at who & what type of person he has turned into, with a chance to redeem himself.... but will he?Secondly, it has a VERY handsome actorFinally, there is a cute puppy...What more could a lady want in a film? I loved it!! One of Bruce's best films I think :o)
R**E
Great film
This is a great feel good film which I believe appeals to adults as well as children. Bought it on a whim and have watched it several times.
U**W
Family movie
Very good
A**R
Four Stars
Sweet and funny. A film that can be seen by all, kids and grownups.
D**D
Very creative
Cool
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