The Kid (2000)
1h 44m | PG-13
Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Video: 720p
Cast
Bruce Willis
as Russ Duritz
Spencer Breslin
as Rusty Duritz
Emily Mortimer
as Amy
Lily Tomlin
as Janet
Jean Smart
as Deirdre Lefever
Chi McBride
as Kenny
Reviews
What a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting to enjoy <em>'The Kid'</em> as much as I did. Bruce Willis and Spencer Breslin team up to solid effect, in a film that produces amusement and wholesomeness. I find the premise very interesting, it's a cool concept. While they might not executed to 100% perfection, what's given is entertaining to see unfold. There are some very sweet scenes, also. Willis is, as you'd expect, the best part of this, but I think Breslin does a grand job too. The latter tended to do these sorta roles a lot, but there's a reason for that as he played them convincingly. Emily Mortimer (Amy) is also satisfactory in this, while there's a minor appearance from a younger Melissa McCarthy. Very good, unexpectedly.