A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.
My fourth-grader giggled maniacally. The 9-year-old in me did, too.
– Amy Biancolli,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Aug 2009
rotten:
Yes, I realize this is a kids' movie, but that's no excuse for short-circuiting creativity.
– Betsy Sharkey,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Aug 2009
fresh:
Shorts may not be destined for long-term greatness -- it feels cheerfully disposable in every way -- but the film is also fast and funny, and grown-ups will not suffer sitting through it.
– Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug 2009
rotten:
The movie is as lumpy and misshapen as a giant booger.
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
21 Aug 2009
fresh:
The latest child's-eye adventure from Robert Rodriguez, Shorts doesn't hit the heights of his Spy Kids series. But it provides just enough smart, silly fun for families desperately seeking an easy escape from hazy August humidity.