The Poof Point
The Poof Point

Movie spotlight

The Poof Point

2001
Movie
79 min
English

Two teenage siblings must save the lives of their inventor parents after a time-machine experiment goes awry and their parents become younger and younger versions of themselves.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Kelly SandefurGenres: Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Two teenage siblings, discovering their eccentric uncle's secret lab, accidentally trigger a device that shrinks them to one-tenth of their normal size. Now tiny and facing immense dangers in their own home, they must find a way to reverse the process before their parents return and discover their predicament.

Critical Reception

The Poof Point is a low-budget science fiction comedy primarily aimed at a younger audience. It received mixed to negative reviews, often cited for its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and reliance on slapstick humor. However, some critics acknowledged its harmless family-friendly nature and the earnest performances of its young cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on a familiar shrinking-person premise.

  • Humor is often juvenile and slapstick-oriented.

  • Performances are adequate for a made-for-TV movie.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally produced for the Disney Channel as a made-for-television movie.

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