Oh man, this one takes me back. Far back. I LOVED this movie as a kid. It had everything that a child looks for in their movies; excitement, wonder, cool technology, fun special-effects, and lead actors that even a kid could relate too.
Dennis Quaid and Martin Short invest so much energy into this movie that you can't help but join the fun. This is easily martin Short's finest hour on the big-screen. Sure, he's been funny before, but never this likable. He, very simply, is fantastic as the protagonist of this movie.
Quaid probably has the more difficult part, but his natural charisma carries the day.
Here's the plot and GET THIS: Tuck Pendelton (Quaid) plays a a reckless, disgraced test pilot who has fallen on hard times via booze, and a failed relationship with reporter - Meg Ryan! As the movie open, Tuck has become the lead pilot for a top-secret experiment that involves him being miniaturized along with a small, jet-powered capsule, and injected into a bunny rabbit. The idea is that Tuck will pilot this capsule through the bunny and science will evolve with this stunning technology.
Complications ensue. A group of rogue scientists looking to steal the technology, break into the lab, knock-out everybody, a wild bicycle vs. BMW chase follows, and somehow the miniaturized Quaid ends up inside of Martin Short's meek, hypochondriac, grocery store cashier.
This is truly a wild movie. The plot gets even thicker, with Short essentially being piloted by Quaid, as Quaid radios instruction and emotional support, while Short performs all manner of death-defying stunts. It is very cool. And Short even gets to form a romantic relationship with Ryan, as he falls in love with her - much to the chagrin of Quaid on the inside.
Things get really wild when an other capsule - with a Terminator-like villain - is injected into Short and a battle royale unfolds with Quaid.
What amazes me is the way that the movie finds new ways to be creative.The plot continues to add complications, solutions, characters, and humor. It is impossible to get bored or even frustrated because the leads are so damn likable. The special effects are amazing and hold up quite well today, too.
I cannot recommend this movie enough.
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