Charming film then very dark film. But it really shows how the world governments don't care about us as a population. Especially looking at the real booklets they sent out. They knew we'd not survive and they gave terrible advice because they genuinely didn't care. While the politicians and millionaires sit safely in their bunkers, us, the people are left to fend for ourselves led by blind patriaonsm that make people think the government will look after us. This film conveys this message perfectly.
This movie absolutely does not deserve the bad press it receives. From the very first scene where Mr and Mrs Copperbottom make a baby in front of the audience, the jokes rarely miss.
It is a laugh-a-minute comedy with a great cast and a great message: Follow your dreams, it doesn't matter who you are or where you came from - don't let anyone stand in your way.
Robin Williams killed it as always, as Fender, and you will always think of Aunt Fanny at inappropriate times.
There is plenty of social commentary that holds true today, such as the greed of big corporations and the genius inventors who go unappreciated
The Animation by Blue Sky holds up even in 2026, and while it seems the film never got a 4K release, you will be be pleased with 1080P regardless. In a universe where Pixar never existed, this film would've broken records at the box office
The ending isn't incredible and the jokes run out of steam a little after the first half, but if you can forgive the writers for sticking to the film's age certificate then there is nothing to complain about..
Kids will love this, and parents will be both enraged and delighted by the jokes directed at them
Easy 4.5 stars, but closer to 4.8 - I highly recommend watching this film before you're too old to appreciate this occasionally crude, but timeless comedy.