Fun Size is a teen comedy centered on a high school senior, Wren (Victoria Justice), who is eager to distance herself from her dysfunctional family by going off to college. Before that can happen, Wren's mother Joy insists that she watch her little brother Albert on Halloween night so Joy can go to a rager with her much younger boyfriend. When Wren gets distracted by an invitation to the party of the year, Albert disappears into a sea of trick-or-treaters. Frantic to locate him before their mother discovers he's missing, Wren enlists the help of her sarcastic best friend April as well as Peng, an aspiring ladies man and co-captain of the debate team, and Peng's best friend, Roosevelt, a sweet nerd whose crush on Wren clouds his better judgment. This unlikely foursome embarks on a high-stakes, all-night adventure to find Albert, crossing paths with outrageous characters every step of the way.
Format:DVD
Language:English
UPC:097363571148
Release Date:July 2013
Rating:PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Publisher:Paramount
Director:Josh Schwartz
Starring:Victoria Justice, Jane Levy, Chelsea Handler, Jackson Nicoll, Thomas Mann, Osric Chau, Thomas McDonell, Johnny Knoxville, Riki Lindholme, Josh Pence
There have been lots of these coming-of-age movies. Each one differs a little bit by the era in which it is produced. This one, rated PG-13, has the feel of an after-school special. Everyone has an image of their ideal life; however, it takes a night of Halloween hijinks for them to realize what they want.
The film has many cute scenes. There is also potty humor. Innuendos and big chickens explain where car hybrids come from. They threw in an asthmatic cat is a good addition to the mix.
I’ve seen better versions of this genre. However, this is well done. Yet there is nothing exceptional. So, get out your popcorn. Have a little fun. Then forget it. It is not worth rewatching.
Do not forget to kibitz now and then.
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