"Dennis the Menace" is a cute film and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. That being said, it's not for everyone. For really young kids, the film is surprisingly scary...so I'd either watch it with them or skip it entirely. And, for teens, well, they hate family movies...so tell them to text their friends while the rest of you watch and enjoy the film.
The first portion consists of Dennis annoying poor Mr. Wilson (Walter Mathau) in 1001 different ways. Most of the time, it's because Dennis is just too hyper and inqusitive and finds many different ways to get into Mr. Wilson's things and ruin them. Later, after Mr. Wilson blows his temper and Dennis runs away, the film turns darker as a sleazy looking hobo kidnaps Dennis and threatens to hurt him.
This final portion is the part that young and very impressionable kids should probably not see. I wouldn't let most kids under 5 watch the film or at least I'd be there to reassure them it will be find. But it is quite funny and enjoyable...and adults and older kids will know that no matter what happens, Dennis will be safe. It's also a bit disgusting...wish it hadn't been so. But on balance, it's a fun little family film...one that I think even most grumpy adults could enjoy. And, as such, it seems a tad underrated on IMDB. Lots of fun for most of the family.
The first portion consists of Dennis annoying poor Mr. Wilson (Walter Mathau) in 1001 different ways. Most of the time, it's because Dennis is just too hyper and inqusitive and finds many different ways to get into Mr. Wilson's things and ruin them. Later, after Mr. Wilson blows his temper and Dennis runs away, the film turns darker as a sleazy looking hobo kidnaps Dennis and threatens to hurt him.
This final portion is the part that young and very impressionable kids should probably not see. I wouldn't let most kids under 5 watch the film or at least I'd be there to reassure them it will be find. But it is quite funny and enjoyable...and adults and older kids will know that no matter what happens, Dennis will be safe. It's also a bit disgusting...wish it hadn't been so. But on balance, it's a fun little family film...one that I think even most grumpy adults could enjoy. And, as such, it seems a tad underrated on IMDB. Lots of fun for most of the family.