Adventure Scouts

To begin with my family is a makeshift collective group of three adopted children that my husband and I have woven together over the years. All of us loved the message that the stepfather was more supportive and positive role model for the step son than the biological father was. My husband and I have always insisted that we never favor either child or treat any of our three kids differently than each other. Moreover, the fact that the little boy that played jimmy Daniels finally realized how more of a dad, the nerd scout leader stepfather was, made this family film more enjoyable for us. We all cried happy tears and hugged each other and then went to bed. The next day and every day since our kids can not stop gabbing about the movie. Wonderful job to the whole cast.

It's definitely a kids movie. it's kind of like a Home Alone type of kids movie.

The kids/scouts trap all of the bikers that have taken over their home town.

The leader of the motorcycle gang which had just gotten out of prison is looking for his son. so he ends up following the ex-wife and current husband who is like a big boy scout to Florida.

the little boy who has been keeping in touch through the mail system tells his real dad that he can't wait to meet him.

once the real dad and his gang get to Florida all heck breaks loose. the kids defeat the motorcycle gang and save the town. it's cute and fun to watch, if you're between the ages 7-14.

Every now and again if you're lucky to be in the right locale at the right time of the day, your fortune is to be entertained by American flickers that reveal characteristics and story lines that smack American. This flicker is definitely one of those gems. My mum and pop always bring us to the states for holiday tours during our torrid summers to deliver us a break from the torrential downpours in GB.

Sadly, it has been storming here in Orlando Florida for weeks. So my new good friend Raven, suggests we watch a flicker that she viewed several years ago. This flicker. I remembered viewing this flicker years ago in GB, whilst I was a tad and now again, that I am a tween. The scout in the main role was very cute and I am sure quite cute to this day. We thoroughly honked during the villainous motorcycle group was on the screen. All in all this entertaining flicker proved to be very cheery.

Those who made this movie had trouble making up their minds what it would be. It looks like it will be a family comedy, and at times it is. And sometimes it is serious. But it seems more like a project done by a group of people just enjoying themselves rather than a professional production. And the closing credits indicate that may be just what this was. Some actors seem more like they were chosen because they were someone's friends rather than for their abilities. In some cases the acting looks like what we see in celebrities who make appearances on TV or in movies but are not otherwise known for their acting. Again, the credits show this to be the case.

Along with the acting, the writing isn't that great either. But this movie manages to teach values without really getting preachy. One scene really drives home the point, with JD really standing out. And the movie offers some fun too. You have to be patient because the real reward comes toward the end. And, in fact, "Home Alone" is best known for scenes that took place near the end.

I mentioned that this could be thought of as family comedy. It's not really for young children, because of the bad language (a few words were apparently bleeped) and some adult themes. The bikers are kind of scary, but a lot of the threatening behavior happens off screen. The scenes that would create the most concern are not that bad. But nearly all the violence, and maybe all of it, is slapstick.

The music is quite effective in the funny scenes. I mention this because if you weren't sure you were supposed to be laughing, the music helps you to know.

I need to single out several actors. Jadon Fitzpatrick as JD is okay, but he is at this best when really trying to act tough, and another great scene is the one where we see how much he learned. There is also Sydney Post, who is listed as playing Cameron. I remember a cute girl named Cammie, so that must be her. She's not that great an actress but has a couple of scenes where she shows talent. Mostly, she has a really adorable personality. You just have to like her. The real standout performer is the one who we can't understand. And while Corbin Timbrook isn't always that great as Bobo, he can be scary.

I also should mention Pepe Douglas as Mr. Smith, who is quite a character in a couple of scenes, and Elaine Stebbins as Mrs. Goble, an ideal teacher representing what teachers were in the past.

it's not a masterpiece and it won't win any awards, but you might just like it when it is funny.

Both of our children were laughing and jumping around on the living room floor the duration of this kiddie flick. Their favorite character was the goofy biker named grunt. he was by and large the most entertaining actor in the film.

As far as parents are concerned, obviously, there also a nice message of ending-up with a spouse that you're both more fitted for. The ex-husband was childish and still a biker well into his 40's.

They also liked the storyline of the town's children (The Adventure Scouts) saving the town by defeating the bikers with their newly learned camping and scouting techniques.

We gave it a ten for pure fun and innocent entertainment.