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Format: DVD
Dec 2006
Rated PG
Recording Mode: (unknown)
Color
UPC: 794043105531 |
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Movie Description
Thomas Rockwell's classic children's novel is adapted to the big screen in this delightful, touching adventure. Billy (charming newcomer Luke Benward, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE) has just moved with his parents and little brother, Woody (Ty Panitz) to a new town, and the first day of school does not go well for him. He gets on the wrong side of school bully Joe (Adam Hicks), and when he fights back--something none of the other kids have ever had the courage to do--he ends up accepting a dare to eat 10 worms in the course of one day. As Joe and his gang strive to cook up ever more revolting recipes, Billy gradually wins the respect of his peers, and gains courage in his own abilities too. He befriends Erika (Hallie Kate Eisenberg) and becomes the champion of the underdog, dispelling the myth of Joe's power and unexpectedly having a blast along the way. The film is spot-on in its depiction of a kid's universe, complete with peer pressure, the mild threat of adult intervention, and the occasional flight of fancy, such as the "witch" the boys encounter by the river. Billy's relationship with his pesky little brother is hilarious and something almost any kid can relate to, and his dad (Thomas Cavanagh, SCRUBS) provides an entertaining subplot that shows how some things don't change, no matter what age you are.
Industry Reviews
"FRIED WORMS' appeal is right there in its title....WORMS goes light on the gore and the goo..."
Entertainment Weekly - Gregory Kirschling (09/01/2006)
"Nicely directed, the film version proves refreshingly free of the customary blights that affect most modern children's movies."
New York Times - Manohla Dargis (08/25/2006)
"[T]he kids in HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS have a natural charm that director Bob Dolman allows to flourish..."
Box Office - Bridget Byrne (10/01/2006)
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