A Genie's Tail

Seeking the perfect film for an 8 year old boy? Look no further than Brent Huff's A Genie's Tail. I spent half the time looking over at my 8-year-old step-son's face as he roared with laughter and cheered on the kids in the movie. On the drive home from the theatre, Greyson quoted his favorite lines from the movie. Brent Huff is an acclaimed actor, action director and documentary filmmaker. But with this delightful and heart-warming movie, he invokes the spirit of the great Disney movies of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Particularly the original version of The Shaggy Dog. Aided by an impeccable script crafted by Elisa Eliot (who also plays the slightly daffy mom), Huff does a seamless job of direction. We need more movies like this. Keep 'em coming, Brent and Elisa!

Cute kids and cuter dog had no chance of saving this from the dreadful script, dreadful direction and dreadful adults.

But what makes it worse is the stuffing of 10 star votes and over the top reviews in the vain hope of attracting an audience for what at best can only be described as amateurish.

My husband, 2 kids and myself just saw this movie today. Everyone did such a great job...including the talented dog Hero, who played Magic! It was full of action, adventure, laughs and a wonderful message. I highly recommend taking your kiddos to see this, you'll leave with a big smile on your face.

My 7 year old son and I went to see this film on opening day - our first movie since the pandemic began. What a breath of fresh air! We loved it. Great characters (especially Magic!) and story line. It is a sweet family movie. I wish there were more like it. There is something wonderful in the simplicity of it. Highly recommend!

Finally, a movie appropriate for a whole family! It was wholesome and pure. A rarity these days. I love that there were no shootings, killings, or anything of the sort. It reminds me of the good all days when simple films brought joy and laughter. The idea of a genie inhabiting the dog's body was adorable. Every one of the actors meshed very well together. The lady that played the mom was fabulous. The kids were just adorable. We had a bunch of laughs. I wish all the movies these days made for families have these type of wholesomeness. One of the things I most loved about the movie was the music. Truly incredible I actually thought about going to buy the music in the film. Just not sure how to go about it.