If you loved The Rocketeer, try Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Both films are directed by Joe Johnston, and they both carry the playful mood tag, and they sit in Adventure / Family / Science Fiction territory. If that's the register that drew you to The Rocketeer, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is
Suburban backyard on a sunny afternoon, lawn mower humming, a strange contraption beeping. A group of teenagers are miniaturized, navigating treacherous grass blades and giant spiders. This family-friendly adventure holds up as a fun summer watch.
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