Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

1989 science-fiction family film about inventor Moranis accidentally shrinking his and his neighbors' kids to the size of a quarter-inch. Strong in delivering memorable sequences even if everything is skin-deep and dated; however, for a 1989 film, the reality sets and effects are top-notch. Moranis is perfect as the goofy struggling inventor—a role originally offered to Chevy Chase and John Candy, the latter of which recommended Moranis—while Frewer and Sutherland are quite likable in their supporting roles as the neighbors. The four shrunken kids all deliver well enough, but never seem to get fully fleshed out; and Strassman, unfortunately, has very little to do at all. Mostly filmed at the backlot of Churubusco Studios. Joe Johnston's directorial debut. Spawned two follow-ups HONEY, I BLEW UP THE KID and HONEY, WE SHRUNK OURSELVES, as well as a TV show that ran from 1997 to 2000; if you didn't like this one, then don't proceed to the sequels!