Review of The Last Mimzy (2007) by Teejay P — 21 Mar 2013

There is a dearth of good children's films right now, at least of the nonanimated variety, and undoubtedly The Last Mimzy will fill a vacuum for some families. But it's a default choice, not a prime pick. A very well-meaning film that may nonetheless miss the mark for its target audience, Bob Shaye's "The Last Mimzy" attempts to evoke the warm, otherworldly spirit of Steven Spielberg's "E.T." Shaye gives the film a message well worth hearing: Today's kids, constantly distracted by electronic devices, don't spend enough time connecting with each other and with their families. But this idea is buried among too many talky scenes with the adults, which overpower some charming scenes with the children. It's hard to imagine that this film would make any sense for young grade-schoolers or kindergartners; nor would many older kids want to attend a movie seemingly aimed at their little sisters. Overall "The Last Mimzy" feels slow and a bit awkward, rather than magical. The picture grows pretentious in parts and the ending is anticlimactic.

VERDICT: "Not So Hot" - [Negative Reaction] These films are truly terrible films. They are not the worst things ever made, but they are definitely awful and should not be seen by anyone. (Films that are rated 1.5 or 2 stars).