I love this movie so much

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Excellent but underrated film

Don't Believe the Hype

It's a perfect movie in every way. I guess everyone carries a little (maybe a lot) of shame from their childhood into their adult life. This is a wonderful story about healing the shame. There is a meditation exercise in the book Healing the Shame that Binds You by Bradshaw, where the adult you can go back in time, so to speak, to talk to the child version of yourself to give "the kid" a new perspective about a shaming event, that heals the kid and the adult. It is a very loving thing to do for yourself, and this movie does just that, in a magical way. Love the movie! And having used the mediation exercise in Bradshaw's book in 1992 to go back in time to stand up for the child version of myself, on the first day of school in 1960, I know it works. Great to see a movie that brings the experience to life in a way with a super happy ending.

A cantankerous image consultant's life takes a drastic turn for the better when an 8 year old version of himself arrives at his doorstep. Believing he's having delusions, he tries to get rid of him, but there is something enticingly mysterious about him. I wouldn't call this an outstanding film. I don't think it will be anything that will stick with you when the movie is over, but it is certainly an entertaining movie that will warm the coldest of hearts. I wouldn't call it overly original either. It is your typical "Start off as a jerk, turns into a good person" sort of plot, but it works, and that is all that counts. What really keeps this movie going is the likability factor and the solid performances. Bruce Willis has said that he's getting tired of action movies. It definitely shows with his inspired performance. I've always been a huge Bruce Willis fan, but you can definitely tell sometimes that he is on autopilot with some action movies he does. As much as I love John McClaine, as well as some of his other action characters, he's an excellent actor. He is fully capable of pulling off other roles with other genres. He's a lot of fun in this movie. It was enjoyable to watch him evolve from cranky to a new person as the movie goes along. His "Wambulance" line made me laughs. Spencer Breslin can be annoying at times, but he shines for the most part. His chemistry with Willis was very good. Emily Mortimer provides good support as a love interest, as does Lily Tomlin. You have to have some suspension of disbelief in the finale. It also may be a little bit violent for kids, but it shouldn't be an issue. It is very well done and sends a good messageFinal Thoughts: It is a fun film that all ages can enjoy. If you have a child, put aside some time for you and your kid, and enjoy. Bruce Willis is terrific in it7/10

I personally thought this was a lovely movie and very underrated. It is not a perfect movie, some scenes are a little over-the-top or go a little overboard with the sugar, and while there are many beautiful and memorable parts to it the music does have moments where it gets rather heavy-handed. On the other hand, the whole film is beautifully photographed and the scenery is gorgeous. The antics are funny, adorable and poignant, the script is often sweet and touching and the ending is suitably uplifting. I had no problem with the acting, Bruce Willis gives a very nice performance, and his chemistry with Breslin shows a man whose work with children comes naturally to him. I was charmed also by Emily Mortimer, but my favourite was Spencer Breslin who is wonderful. Overall, a lovely movie. 8/10 Bethany Cox

Like a lot of movies involving little kids, this starts off "real cute" and likable...and then, after about a half hour or so, becomes the reverse.That's certainly the case here in this time-travel story (which I usually love) where an adult meets a kid who his really him at the age of eight! Great premise and a great lead actor in Bruce Willis, but.....The kid "Rusty" is a smart-aleck and whiny brat and Willis Rusty grown up now as "Russell" gets abrasive with his constant yelling. That is entertainment? No, thanks.Young Breslin has gone on to become a very good child actor, being involved in a number of films including "The Cat In The Hat" opposite a more famous child actor: Dakota Fanning. Overall, a disappointing film, especially with all the good press this movie got when it was released.