The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Pat Kramer, a typical suburban housewife and mother, is exposed to a mysterious radioactive cloud while shopping in a new supermarket. This exposure begins to affect her, causing her to gradually shrink in size. As her dimensions decrease, she finds herself increasingly vulnerable and faces extraordinary challenges in her everyday life, even as her family struggles to cope with her diminishing stature.

The Incredible Shrinking Woman was met with mixed reviews from critics, many of whom found its premise intriguing but felt the execution was uneven. While Lily Tomlin's performance was generally praised for its comedic timing and dramatic range, some critics felt the film struggled to balance its satirical elements with its science fiction narrative. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its feminist undertones and unique concept, while others found it to be less impactful than expected.

• Praised for Lily Tomlin's dual performance and its satirical bite.
• Criticized for a meandering plot and an uneven blend of comedy and sci-fi.
• Seen as a feminist allegory, though not always effectively realized.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated Lily Tomlin's performance and the film's unique premise, with many finding it to be a charming and thought-provoking comedy. However, some users felt the pacing could be slow at times and that the film didn't fully capitalize on its potential.

The film was one of the last movies released by Universal Pictures to feature their classic "singing tree" logo at the beginning.