Sadly Over-hyped

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

The first must-see film of the year.

I watched this as a kid who came from a single parent home, and I wished with all my heart that I could have an electric grandmother! I really love the end, where they are old and she comes back again to help. As my Moms care is continuing, I find myself still wishing for the electric grandmother all over again! How nice it is to know that my own real grandmother treasured what we told her and always had time for us. And maybe the point is that as we age, we do see our grandparents again, so maybe they really do come back and look out for us! I love that thought and can only imagine that Ms Maureen was fantastic to work with - and probably a hoot too. She didn't look very led to me in the film when I watched it again. Love this little film!

I would love to be able to find this movie again. I had it when I was little. It was my favorite movie from age 3 until about age 7 when the tape finally gave out that my mom used to tape it off the TV. Growing up without a grandmother I would always pretend, while, watching the movie that I was part of that family. It saddens me to see poor reviews of this movie, because even as an adult I feel as if she was my grandma. I would love to find this movie for my children as both of their grandmothers life over 3000 miles away, they could put in this movie and have a grandmother anytime they want. I have to say this is one of those movies that can impact you and stay with you for the rest of your life.

When I was in Preschool my caretakers had us all sit down and watch this movie. I remember it was on 8mm and it was very scary, I shall never for get it. I'm glad I grew up in a generation where the schools still had 8 mm and really bizarre movies. This movie is amazing and creepy never show it to a child under 6, they will never be the same.. Tim Burton and I are similar because of this movie. If you ever have seen the movie about the donut shop and a woman losing her wedding ring, please email me at RavenDevine@aol.com...put Engagement Ring in the subject..or I will delete you on accident..<3

Like most Ray Bradbury adaptations (Something Wicked This Way Comes), this story isn't perfectly wrapped up in a bow, but it is memorable and the performances are worth watching.I have always been fascinated with this film, mainly because of the visuals and the tender performances by Maureen Stapleton and Edward Herrmann.Sure it's flawed, and some folks may be creeped out by the subject matter, but I guess I just didn't see it that way. Sometimes children get tired of the same, fluffy, perfect kiddie fare, and this one fits the bill, for a story with a few dark tinges around the edge.