Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Protraph Lack of good storyline.

AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

adonis98-743-186503 When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their battle programming too seriously. Small Soldiers is incredibly underrated and was unfortunately a bit ahead of it's time and sure it kinda reminds a bit of Toy Story but it also does things of it's own mixing Warriors against Commando's and the whole thing just works perfectly. Plus the casting is really good since well known actors such as Kirsten Dunst and the late Phil Hartman can be seen in here plus another good Dick Miller role as well. (10/10)

bheadher Among my several gauges for a movie, entertain me is always first...and Small Soldiers does exactly that. Certainly it is sort of a dumb fantasy film, but the plot is presented in such a way that you really can't help but like it, heh heh...First of all, a toy company CEO wants to amaze kids by presenting a mechanized line of interactive action figures. The production team wants to use smart chips to make them lifelike, but the CEO ok's the purchase of some military grade rejected smart chips...the fun starts immediately after they are inserted into a first production run of (pretty raunchy) soldier commando types, while the "nice" chips go into the fantasy "Gorgonites", a group of figures straight out of fantasyland, heh heh...I won't narrate the whole movie, but frankly is you want a diversion that is fun and vaguely morality driven at the same time, look this one up...it is definitely fun...

luke-a-mcgowan 1. This is one of those movies I watched as a kid and enjoyed now for nostalgia purposes. I think the DVD I watched this on was one of the first DVDs ever made.2. Top notch casting, even if some of the voice acting doesn't have the heft of Inside Out or The Lion King. Tommy Lee Jones aces it as Major Chip Hazard.3. Add a star for the Patton spoof where Chip Hazard recites every single cliché American speech line and turns it into the most patriotic speech ever made.4. The screenplay never takes itself too seriously but at the same time doesn't feel cheesy. Its a tough balance to walk for a movie about killer army men, but they handle it well.5. Its a delight to see Phil Hartman on film (his final screen appearance). Of the on-screen cast, Kirsten Dunst charms the audience easily as Christy and Kevin Dunn makes a mark as Alan's father. Gregory Smith is adequate as the film's protagonist Alan, playing him as a T2- era John Connor. Ann Magnusson has a very memorable moment towards the end with a tennis racket.6. Dennis Leary absolutely owns the entire screen as Gil Mars. I don't use that phrase lightly, but when Leary is on screen the whole movie is elevated dramatically. It is a Velma Kelly level of screen presence.7. The love story between Alan and Christy is goofy. Her boyfriend is barely an obstacle because she doesn't seem to even like him that much. She flirts with Alan in the same breath as saying that she only dates older boys.8. The battle sequences are fantastic, a great blend of practical effects and CGI. The use of standard house tools and items somehow raises the stakes to an incredible level.9. Its a great family movie but above all else it is just a delightful movie to sit down and watch. Certainly above average in all respects.

oscar-35 *Spoiler/plot- Small Soldiers, 1998. A comedy about a mix-up at a major toy manufacturer's factory that releases 12 inch toy action figures that have amazing capabilities. The mix-up is that military super chips from war weapons have been incorporated into child toys. The toys become intelligent and cause havoc.*Special Stars- Gregory Smith, Kirsten Dunst, Kevin Dunn, Phil Hartman, Ann Magnuson.*Theme- The military's progress is often dangerous or questionable.*Trivia/location/goofs- Funny man Phil Hartman's last film and the film is dedicated to him & his legacy. THe film's director Joe Dante is a huge film fan and his films usually cast the same major actors that have appeared in his past films. Look for familiar actor's faces. Shot at Universal sound stage and Warner Studios ranch for village scenes.*Emotion- A wonderfully clever and interesting film plot that develops some very funny drama involving a family and action figures. I'm a little biased on this point of this review. I worked on the film for many weeks and enjoyed the cast & crew. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CheckingtheGate/message/8.*Based on- Recent toy and military advances in the news media.