Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Erstwhile inventor Rick Moranis has been experimenting with an electro-magnetic shrinking machine. He leaves the device unattended in his attic; shortly afterward, it is accidentally activated. Alas, the demon machine is aimed at Moranis' children, as well as the son of neighbor Matt Frewer. The ...more

What could've probably been called "Goonies with Giant Ants," Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a fine addition to the family-oriented fantasy adventure genre. As Wayne, Rick Moranis proves once again to be the go-to guy in Hollywood when it comes to archetypal geeks, turning in a performance that doesn't break any ground but is more than adequate. Likewise, Matt Frewer, himself having made a career out of playing nerds, is equally believable playing against type as the antithetical red-blooded Big ...more