Small Soldiers DVD (1998)

Small Soldiers

1998

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

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Alan Abernathy (Gregory Smith) is working at his father's toy store when he receives a sample of two new ranges of action figures: the Gorgonites, a race of peaceable aliens; and the Commando Elite, a tough bunch of war-ready soldiers. However, when Alan takes them home, the figures come to life and begin to engage each other in a furious running battle, with the Commando Elite transforming ordinary household implements into deadly weapons as they wage war against their alien foe. When Alan realises what is going on, he joins ranks with the Gorgonites and starts to draw up plans to bring an end to the commando threat.

Small Soldiers details

Format:	12 DVD
Starring:	Phil Hartman, Tommy Lee Jones, Frank Langella, Jay Mohr, Kirsten Dunst, Denis Leary, Kevin Dunn
Director:	Joe Dante
Genres:	Action/Adventure, Family - Comedy
Studio:	UCA
Collections:	100 Big Adventures

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Small Soldiers	12 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 45 minutes
Rental release:	21 Jul 2002
Main languages:	English
Dubbed:	German, French, Spanish, Italian
Subtitles:	Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish

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Surprisingly violent

By Jon Sandys from Woking, UK , 12 Aug 2004

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Not violent in a blood-spattered way, but if you're expecting something like Toy Story, be warned. The plot's fairly straightforward - over-engineered toys go on the rampage after getting military chips put into them.

I was expecting something a bit watered down and kid-friendly, but was pleasantly surprised - this is rated 12 but must have skated relatively close to a 15, especially towards the end when the 'good' toys and some people are trapped in a house by the war-mongering toys, being attacked by a variety of fairly lethal weaponry.

Acting and effects are up to scratch - nice to see the late great Phil Hartman in person, rather than just hearing his voice (he was a regular in the Simpsons until his untimely death in 1998). The traditional 'no-one believes the kid' plot is kept to a minimum too, which is always good.

Overall, definitely worth a watch, but it does get relatively intense towards the end (note 'relatively' - won't give adults nightmares, but some children might not be happy).
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great film

By mr-big-slong (1 review) , 11 Jul 2012

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Absolutly outstanding, beautiful and effective. Brilliant Story line. Astonishing acting and awesome scenery. great film, be sure to watch this class film
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small solders!

By yoda (10 reviews) from Newcastle Emlyn , 17 Jun 2009

quite good kids movie! my son loved it!
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small soldiers

By a customer from Nottingham , 12 Jun 2008

grate fun for the kid on a sunday afternoon
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SMALL SOLDIERS GREAT CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT.

By Cornetto (959 reviews) from Lancaster , 21 May 2007

In this film the toys come to life, aimed at the younger generation 'Small Soldiers' offers great entertainment. Special Effects are super and everything looks so realistic. Keeps the children happy.
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A bit average

By a customer from Leicester, England , 20 Feb 2007

I did enjoy the film most of the time, a couple of times I found it dragged a little bit. I probably wouldn't allow younger children to watch this, perhaps from the age of 10 upwards may be more suitable.
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