
Michael Chapman was once a child television star. But when he grew up, he couldn't get work. So he and his brother, Ed start their own talent agency that specializes in child acts. They can't seem to find the next big thing, and they have to deal with another agency who's not above bribery to get the kids to sign with them. One day, Michael meets a girl named Angie and she's a real spitfire. Michael thinks she could be what they are looking for. Problem is, is that she has a ... (Full plot summary below)
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Michael Chapman was once a child television star. But when he grew up, he couldn't get work. So he and his brother, Ed start their own talent agency that specializes in child acts. They can't seem to find the next big thing, and they have to deal with another agency who's not above bribery to get the kids to sign with them. One day, Michael meets a girl named Angie and she's a real spitfire. Michael thinks she could be what they are looking for. Problem is, is that she has a big chip on her shoulder.
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| The Associated PressPatricia BibbyThis film's not-so-secret weapon is Michael J. Fox, who works tirelessly to keep the comedy afloat even when its sentimental side begins to show. |
| Los Angeles TimesPeter RainerThe role fits Fox like a glove but perhaps at this point in his career he should be scouting for something less form-fitting. |
| Hartford CourantMalcolm JohnsonWith Life With Mikey, there's a little bit of Christmas in June, and a potential holiday favorite for years to come. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...a forgotten relic within Fox's spotty body of work. |
| Washington PostRita KempleyAn uneven look at the reclamation of a former child star, "Life With Mikey" has the strangely amiable feel of a cult movie for the peanut gallery. It's camp and cutesy all at the same time, like a kiddie-car ride down "Sunset Boulevard" with an aging Gary Coleman behind the wheel. Caught somewhere between a spoof and a celebration of child-powered sitcoms, it only hints at the real toll of being a has-been teen. |
| Miami HeraldBill CosfordLife with Mikey is a subpar piece of film making for which the producers' intentions are all-too- apparent. In slapping together a formula-riddled picture, they hope to cash in on the early-summer family-oriented audience (those that are questing for something to see before the re-release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves). Considering the creative limitations of this project, such blatant marketing is patently offensive. Those with a yen to see something for the whole family can find hundreds of better offerings on video, and fans of Michael J. Fox would do better to peruse old episodes of Family Ties. At least back then, he appeared to care about what he was doing. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertLife with Mikey is a good-hearted retread of many other movies about friendship between a hapless adult and a wise child. |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay ScottLane turns in a fine performance, the kids are great and although Cyndi Lauper isn't given much to do, she does it well. But overall, afterwards I was glad to get out. |
| User ReviewJayden CThat lil girl named Angie Vega was mindblowing... I'm a huge fan of Michael since childhood and Mickey is one of my most fav charecters... it's a film that will cheer u up no matter how sad u r... trust me... |
| User ReviewStephen KClassic. Everrrrything's coming up ROSES! You're the BEST agents! |