I was obsessed with this movie as a kid, I used to watch it on repeat. I remember relating to it sinse I have the same name as the main character which was a rarity (and still is) for me. I was afraid of rewatching it now because I wasn't sure if i'd still like it as an adult.

***Small Soldiers*** still holds up as a great 90s action flick with good comedy and some great action sequences. I'm surprised I wasn't scared of this as a child, some of the visuals are kinda disturbing and there's certainly some light horror elements especially with the Barbie sequences (which are some of the best in the movie). So many funny one-liners. Fabulous design for the Gorgonites and the Commando Elite, I would love to own one. The third act is what makes this so worthwhile, it's absolutely wild and filled with creative ideas, ideas that would probably come out of a child's mind (in a good way). A spectacle of animatronics practical effects and CGI that looks a bit dated. The story is simplistic and the acting is hit and miss.

***Small Soldiers*** is easily rewatchable and absolutely deserves to be seen by all ages. A more mature *Toy Story*.