Ordinary Dangerous Adventure
Ordinary Dangerous Adventure

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Ordinary Dangerous Adventure

1987
Movie
9 min
Armenian

The straight A student and the slacker unexpectedly appear on a dangerous adventure, bonding and becoming friends along the way.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Stephen HerekGenres: Comedy, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

This action-adventure comedy follows two teenage friends, Mike and Danny, who stumble upon a treasure map. Their quest for buried pirate treasure leads them into a series of hilarious mishaps and dangerous encounters. They must outsmart a ruthless pirate and his bumbling crew to claim their prize.

Critical Reception

Ordinary Dangerous Adventure was a modest success at the box office, appealing primarily to a younger audience and families. Critics were generally divided, with some praising its lighthearted tone and energetic performances from its young cast, while others found the plot predictable and the humor juvenile.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic lead performances and family-friendly adventure.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and predictable jokes.

  • Some found the blend of slapstick comedy and adventure enjoyable for younger viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a fun, if somewhat silly, adventure with likable young protagonists. Many appreciated its lightheartedness and escapist themes, though some felt it lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for a then-popular teen idol, but was retooled after casting Corey Haim and Kirk Cameron, shifting the focus to their chemistry.

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