The Kid and I Movie Review 2005

A film about the making of a film, built around Aaron Roman (Gores) who, although born with cerebral palsy, dreams of starring in action movies like his favorite, "True Lies." Since his father (Mantegne) is a wealthy and powerful Los Angeles business mogul, Aaron gets his chance. Bill Williams (Arnold), whose acting career is floundering, is hired to write and co-star with Aaron. Actor Gores, who actually has cerebral palsy, is great as Aaron. Uplifting and fun, if you have a high schmaltz tolerance.

Distribution

Available on DVD
Running time 93 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Dads, Showbiz Comedies, Physical Problems, L.A., At the Movies, True Stories

Screenplay

Tom Arnold

Cast

Tom Arnold, Linda Hamilton, Henry Winkler, Richard Edson, Joe Mantegna, Shannon Elizabeth, Arielle Kebbel, Brenda Strong, Eric Gores

Cinematography

Robert E. Seaman

Director

Penelope Spheeris

Other

Penelope Spheeris, Jan Northrop, John Whitton Wesley, Nanci B. Roberts, Harry Snodgrass, Gary Gelfand, Mark Piskorski, Linda Spheeris

Producer

Penelope Spheeris, Tom Arnold, Wheels Up, The Kid and I Production, Slow Hand Releasing