The Last Mimzy Reviews

Bottom-Line: The Last Mimzy was quite quaint, but ultimately unfulfilling; I wanted more than the movie had to offer. — Magic; I mean the real stuff and not the slight-of-hand craft practiced by earth bound magicians, has always been the subject of wonder.  Children, as the legend goes, believe in true magic, adults do not.  The 2007 movie The Last Mimzy would proffer a rather thoughtful explanation having to do with brain cells or the lack thereof in human adult's verses children.  I don't know if I buy it, but I have to keep reminding myself that it's just a movie.… read full review »

I liked the story and the performance by the kids and the science teacher; every day people in the middle of something great and managing to rise brilliantly to the occaision. I was disappointed by the parents and the investigators, their characters seemed to have tunnel vision and the actors seemed to be walking through the roles. Overall I think it's a very good movie... I felt wonder and hope as I watched and was reminded how great the human spirit can be, even in small packages. … read full review »