North
1994VOTE NOW
| Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 22, 1994 |
Summary:
Sick of being neglected by his parents, a young boy leaves home and travels the world in search of new parents.
Genre(s):
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Runtime:
87 min
Wood's disarmingly funny performance paired with Reiner's irreverent gags make North a fun, harmless trip. [22 Jul 1994, p.G4]
How can Reiner, who has been terrific in the past with both comedy ("This is Spinal Tap," "When Harry Met Sally") and children ("Stand By Me"), come up with something like "North," a movie that may set some kind of record for unfunny humor, forced satire and unappealing kids? [22 Jul 1994, p.C2]
Under the guise of delivering one of the most overworked of messages - adults are dolts, kids rule - North fails such basics as a compelling story, fleshed-out characters and a brisk, bright pace. [22 Jul 1994, p.5D]
Director Rob Reiner hits a career low at the helm of "North," a charmless comedy-fantasy starring Elijah Wood as a disgruntled 11-year-old. [22 Jul 1994, p.L29]
If ever a project seemed utterly unguided by a compass, it's "North," the
dreary new film from Rob Reiner. [22 Jul 1994]
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