21-Feb-23 19:30

A surprise hit from 1989, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids set a high watermark for the admittedly niche genre of comedic science fiction. Telling the story (and misadventures) of what happens when zany scientist and inventor Wayne Szalinski accidentally shrinks his kids - and his neighbour's- and they have to find their way back to safety. Years on, we discuss whether this film holds up to scrutiny, both in terms of its storytelling and its special effects.