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Smart House
Ben Cooper and his family are struggling to get a grip on household chores, school and work. So when Ben sees that a Smart House is being given away, he enters the competition as often as he can, until they eventually win the house (named Pat). After moving in, Pat's personality begins to radically change, and the family starts to resent her.
| Release : | 1999 |
| Rating : | 6.1 |
| Studio : | Alan Sacks Productions, |
| Crew : | Art Department Manager, Production Design, |
| Cast : | Katey Sagal Ryan Merriman Katie Volding Kevin Kilner Jessica Steen |
| Genre : | Drama Comedy Science Fiction Family TV Movie |
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good film but with many flaws
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
This movie as a whole is fine, but in certain spaces it's a delight. Ryan Merriman is great in his part, Katie Volding is good, Katey Segal is great, Kevin Kilner and Jessica Steen are not bad either. The special effects can sometimes be off, but they have their moments. The house is one I wish I had, minus the mayhem. The writing is alright. The directing is fine too. If you're wondering why my review is kinda weak, It's because I have not seen this in 6 years. But I remember It enough to give it a 5. Some of the editing is pretty weak. But I had fun and that's whats important. So lets review--Best part: Katey Segal and the House. Least parts: editing, and some of the effects.
It's movies like these that make me wonder what insane people would be shameless enough to put their names on this piece of trash. Spoiler: There is a ridiculous dance scene that made tears come to my eyes as I was laughing at the dork flailing around to a boy band. Dialouge= terrible. Little girl= annoying. Dad= stereotypical. Watch it for the laughs, not for the quality. There are some good Disney movies out there, this is not one of them!!! There is also a scene where the entire family must defend there lives in an exaggerated smoothie malfunction scene. Parents, this is one movie that you probably don't need to watch with your kids.
Nick Cooper (Kevin Kilner) is a widower trying to raise two children, Ryan and Katie. Ryan, who misses his real mother very much, has a head for computers. When a contest is announced for a family to win a computer controlled house, Ryan secretly enters his family. They win! Nick is a bit reluctant to make the move until he gets a look at the home's attractive designer, Sara. Deciding to give it a whirl, Nick, Ryan and Katie begin living in the "smart" house. What could go wrong? Plenty.This movie falls into the realm of good, clean fun. The house "talks", with a voice brought to life by Katey Sagal; consider her a kinder, gentler "big brother". The children are charming and intriguing while the film contains a romance, which should please the adult viewers. Families searching for nice films for a wintery Saturday night at home should consider this one. It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Hmmmm, why don't people seem to like this movie? I think it's one of the better made-for-Disney-Channel films in the last couple of years. After seeing how good Ryan Merriman was in Deep End, I was looking forward to Smart House and I wasn't disappointed. Hopefully, Ryan can do another Disney film in 2001.
