All-New Dennis the Menace
All-New Dennis the Menace

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All-New Dennis the Menace

1993
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Saturday morning cartoon series based on the classic comic strip created by Hank Ketcham.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users55%
Director: Charles T. KanganisGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Dennis Mitchell is a well-meaning but incredibly accident-prone and mischievous young boy whose actions often lead to chaos. His lifelong feud with his grumpy neighbor, Mr. Wilson, escalates when a notorious jewel thief known as "The Sugar Bear" arrives in town and targets the Wilsons' home, forcing Dennis to try and save the day, with predictably disastrous results.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found its humor childish and its plot predictable. Audiences were also largely unimpressed, contributing to its poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its occasional moments of slapstick charm.

  • Criticized for its overreliance on tired gags and a weak plot.

  • Seen as too juvenile for adult audiences and not inventive enough for children.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a predictable and unfunny adaptation, with some appreciating the visual gags but largely agreeing that it lacked charm and originality.

Fun Fact

The role of Dennis was originally offered to Macaulay Culkin, but he turned it down to focus on 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'.

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