Review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) by Scryptkeeper — 07 Apr 2023

“Adventures in Babysitting” is an awkwardly amusing movie centering around the many mishaps and pitfalls that occur when a single session of the movie’s namesake spirals out of control. Though simple in principle, this narrative is ultimately the film’s greatest make-or-break point, as it can be challenging to rectify at times what couldn’t be described as anything less than a series of exceedingly unfortunate and coincidental events.

As a feel-good flick that doesn’t take itself seriously in this slightest, it still has an inherent degree of charm, however; especially for those who have a taste for the 80’s aesthetic. At the end of the day, if enough suspension of disbelief can be granted, it is a solid watch for a more mature audience.