http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx MIMZY is whimsy; fun for kids, and safe enough for adults to watch with minimal eye-rolling. In the future, the human genome becomes so corrupted and polluted that humanity is withering on the vine. To save the species, a lone scientist sends a robot back in time to collect a pure sample of DNA from an exceptional child. The robot, in the form of a stuffed bunny, is called a Mimzy, and it is the future’s last hope. Mimzy finds its way to Emma Wilder and her brother Noah, played competently by Rhiannon Leigh Wryn and Chris O’Neil, respectively. At first, Mimzy and its various components are the greatest toys ever, imparting special gifts to the children: Noah learns to speak to insects and Emma learns telekinesis. But, then adults get involved, including the Office of Homeland Security, so the mission becomes that much more of a challenge. Though derivative, this is still an enjoyable ride and a solid choice for a family rental.   This movie borrows heavily from E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. However, Mimzy the character is less dynamic than E.T., which is nice. This allows the children to step forward and discover their strengths and weaknesses through their actions, and not just how they relate to the alien presence. As Noah, O’Neil does a nice job of balancing annoyance and wonder at his little sister. He is bespectacled and nameless in his fifth grade class, and reveals a nicely understated yearning for his workaholic father’s attention. Noah is a good kid who makes good choices and gets a special gift. He’s not a super-genius or a prodigy or a boy wizard, which should be refreshingly relatable to kids of a similar age. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#954 i really liked this movie,alot of thinking involed harleylady111 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#954 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:02:26 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#957 The movie was cute, but tended to drag on a bit. Don't think they younger children would understand the story behind it. LtlTruk http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#957 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:16:22 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#1086 Hey the last mimzy was really good for children, and adults alike. I 'd like to know why the bunny is called a mimzy. It really wasn't all that exciting, it was just nice to get away from the maddening world we live in today. Of course, I wouldn't ever believe a bunny could save a world!! patty1_dndp http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#1086 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:30:03 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#1170 Absolutely Loved this movie and highly recommend it as a famioly movie. We all watchefd it together and liked it. MJMOMOF4 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#1170 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:36:20 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#1280 Loved this movie, thought it was great for the family, and so much better than violent ones. Highly recommend for children MJMOMOF4 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#1280 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:02:02 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#1350 Mimzy was a very cute movie it was not as good as i thought it was going to be but it was okay. ralphespinoza http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/14/The-Last-MimzyAgain.aspx#1350 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 14:05:33 GMT