A good pick for family movie night.

Tanya’s Score: Okay-and-a-half*

Rated: PG (with a few inappropriate words)

Starring: Madelyn Stillwell; Commander Lawrence; Governor George Wilburn

Plot: A suburban babysitter (Elisabeth Shue) is stranded in Chicago with the kids she’s watching after a series of unfortunate events.

Tanya’s Verdict: This was a favourite from my childhood – and I know why: it’s plot-based with one mild calamity occurring after another; it’s just off-side enough to be appealing to tweens and young teens; and it’s funny.

Watching it through adult eyes, I can see it for what it is: a completely contrived and unrealistic movie that is the perfect film for a family movie night.

One thing to note: after seeing Vincent D’Onofrio in the role of Dawson the garage owner/Thor – I realize time can be very cruel.

*Four score descriptions: Sh**; Okay; Good; Great


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