Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

A scientist's new, powerful plasma enlarger malfunctions, accidentally attaching itself to his infant daughter, Adam, causing her to grow to enormous size. The giant toddler then escapes into the bustling city of Las Vegas, creating chaos as her frantic parents try to find and shrink her before she causes irreparable damage or is harmed by the military.

Honey, I Blew Up the Kid received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics, with many finding the premise less engaging than its predecessor and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audience reception was somewhat more favorable, particularly among families who enjoyed the special effects and the lighthearted, albeit familiar, adventure.

• The special effects are impressive, but the plot lacks originality and comedic punch.

• While visually entertaining for younger audiences, the film struggles to recapture the charm of the original.

• A predictable sequel that relies too heavily on its gimmick.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a fun, albeit somewhat silly, family adventure with impressive visual effects for its time. Some appreciated the novelty of the giant baby premise, while others felt the plot was predictable and lacked the charm of the first film.

The colossal baby, Amy, was primarily created using a combination of stop-motion animation, miniatures, and the use of forced perspective, with a full-scale animatronic baby head and a large puppet also being employed for certain scenes.