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Flawed, but watchable.
Two children find a box of strange objects on the beach, and discover they must save the future. <
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>The fantasy element special effects are, by far, the best thing about the movie. Most of the actors, however, were unlikable and detracted from the story. The adults, in particular, were helpless weenies, beyond even what would be expected in a children's movie. <
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>The hippy, love Gaia, hate the Patriot Act preaching was unnecessarily intrusive, as well. Can't Hollywood make a kid's movie without politics? Seven year olds can't vote, so leave them alone. <
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There's much to like in `The Last Mimzy'. With so many paranormal phenomena that skim across the story like a stone, much of the acting and directing make this pre-teen fantasy film laudably plausible, not an easy task given the shape of things. It must be conceded that the journey through crystals, palm readings, premonitions, and alien beings is an acquired taste, but for those who take such fare less seriously, the movie can be mesmerizing and rewarding. <
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>We start with two pairs of prodigies: two are children, two are adults. Noah is a bright boy, and his sister, Emma, is gifted on the violin. Although disenchanted with school, his science teacher, Mr. White (Rainn Wilson of `Office' fame), takes a singular interest in him, and has his own dreams and premonitions of the `Medium' kind. His fiancé, Naomi (Kathryn Hahn) is an advanced palm reader. Both connect with the children as their discoveries cross astrological paths. In the meantime, the children's parents (Timothy Hutton and Joely Richardson), David and Jo Wilder, piece together the unusual phenomena becoming apparent in their children's strange behavior and an exceptional science exhibit. <
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>Noah and Emma really make their discovery at the beach front of their home. Looking upon the surf, Noah finds a box with a stuffed bunny and a crystal with patterns in it. Taking it with them, their bedroom toys come to life, especially with the stuffed rabbit named "Mimzy". Giving the children precocious skills to hear and see patterns, they become power sharers on the threshold of a powerful dream. Speaking of power, once they have the rites of communication via Mimzy, the alien conveys a message of great importance. Through a mishap, they enable bring about a visit from Nick (Michael Clarke Duncan), home security chief, who descends upon the Wilder home once they pinpoint the outtage source. It turns out that Mimzy, a time-traveler, is able to give her message to the authorities with a unique update of the "Take me to your leader" design. <
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>`The Last Mimzy' is a smooth operator. There are so many elements which could have become tangled, and the story could have lost its clarity, but they manage to steer a clear course for the imagination. The need for a homeland security clampdown does more than a little 'E.T.' borrowing, and the communication to the paranormal is at least reminiscent of `Poltergeist,' another same-era Spielberg entertainment. Nevertheless, the manifestations and the genuine acting make this film more than a cut-and-paste phenomena. All the players give a sense of what would happen if these events really occurred, and the execution gives the tale a life of its own. The humor and social commentary are hardly retread. There's a jab at The Patriot Act, and there's enough dialogue to lighten up when necessary. It's good to see Timothy Hutton in more comeback roles, and Rainn Wilson gets to show more of his repertoire as a recognizable teacher. The children (Chris O'Neil and Rhiannon Leigh Wryn) give essentially believable performances, and Joely Richardson is arguably the best of the bunch as a multi-faceted mom. 'The Last Mimzy' is sort of like 'The Fountain' for children, except planted on more solid ground and better realized. <
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