So this certainly isn't Dennis The Menace as we know him from the Beano comics. For starters he's not wearing his trademark red and black striped jumper. Also in this film, 95% of the mischief that Dennis gets up to is a genuine mistake. He's not really the mischievous brat that we know from the comics - he's just very clumsy! (So I find him more relatable in that sense.) Speaking of appearances, the actor who plays Dennis' father in this film looks more like the geek Walter from the comic books, who Dennis always picks on! The Walter character is nowhere to be seen in this movie. So watching it just as a stand alone film and not expecting to see any resemblance to the comic strips, it is an enjoyable movie. It is spoilt a great deal at the beginning by a young actress named Amy Sakasitz (who plays Margaret). She cannot act to save her life and I was really glad she wasn't in it for very long. Interestingly all the other actors, both kids and adults were rather good. Mason Gamble who played the lead role was brilliant. Walter Matthau and Christopher Lloyd are fantastic actors anyway so that came as no surprise. It also comes as no surprise that it's written and produced by John Hughes because the film does have a similar feel to "Home Alone" and "Uncle Buck". And while it is an enjoyable film to watch, unlike the other two films I've mentioned, I see no need to return to it time and time again. Once is enough. But it's certainly enjoyable that once.

I can't to push myself to give it any lower than a 7. The movie adorable even there's not much of a plot. Walter Matthau was a great Mr. Wilson though and brought some charm to the movie. Christopher Lloyd is wasted though as the villain in a 90's family film. Meaning he just plays the guy who gets beat up by a kid like in Home Alone, 3 Ninjas and etc...

It's a decidedly silly kids movie, offering plenty of slapstick humor. While it succeeds in effectively capturing the playful, chaotic tone of the classic comic strip and animated source material, it also mimics Home Alone a little too closely in its third act, featuring a climactic, booby-trap-laden showdown that feels somewhat derivative, yet ultimately provides a satisfying, family-friendly conclusion.

Classic 90s comedy. Very good

Super funny movie that adults can enjoy. Kids who love slap stick will love this.