Small Soldiers
When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their battle programming too seriously.
Critics Sentiment
Chip launches massive attack on house with hijacked toy shipment
Alan tries explaining situation to parents but meets disbelief
The film jumps from its lowest point with unconvincing family dynamics to highly entertaining Gwendy doll sequences that reviewers found memorable and fun.
Small Soldiers builds from a mixed corporate setup through impressive special effects showcases to a widely praised climactic siege sequence. While reviewers criticized typical Hollywood family tropes and heavy-handed messaging, they consistently lauded the innovative animation, creative action sequences, and Joe Dante's anarchic storytelling style. The film succeeds most when focusing on toy warfare spectacle rather than character development.
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Gregory Smith
Alan Abernathy
Kirsten Dunst
Christy Fimple
Denis Leary
Gil Mars
Phil Hartman
Phil Fimple
David Cross
Irwin Wayfair
Jay Mohr
Larry Benson
Kevin Dunn
Stuart Abernathy
Ann Magnuson
Irene Abernathy
Wendy Schaal
Marion Fimple
Jacob Smith
Timmy Fimple
Tommy Lee Jones
Chip Hazard (voice)
Frank Langella
Archer (voice)
Ernest Borgnine
Kip Killagin (voice)
Jim Brown
Butch Meathook (voice)
Bruce Dern
Link Static (voice)
George Kennedy
Brick Bazooka (voice)
Clint Walker
Nick Nitro (voice)
Christopher Guest
Slamfist / Scratch-It (voice)
Michael McKean
Insaniac / Freakenstein (voice)
Harry Shearer
Punch-It (voice)
Crew
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