An absent Craig is explicitly introduced for a recorded review; he calls it an easy watch that leaves him feeling good despite cheesy-line eye rolls with his wife. — Kyle Brandt
He credits1990s earnest obliviousness and Schwarzenegger’s effort, questions Richard Tyson’s identity/mother relationship and motive, and praises the ponytail/hair-and-makeup look. — Kyle Brandt
The unelaborated Austria exchange is his favorite line; he concludes the film succeeds as Schwarzenegger entertaining children. — Kyle Brandt
The hosts thank Craig, then jokingly claim he hated the film and mentioned runtime, contrary to the inserted review’s positive conclusion. — Bill Simmons
Two Moon Junction is preferred for Richard Tyson; Penelope Miller’s apex is left uncertain. — Kyle Brandt
Miller’s work with Pacino, De Niro and Brando is praised and IMDb’s four highlighted films are listed; hybrid action/kids movies get a yes. — Bill Simmons
Ghostbusters is preferred for Reitman, Astoria gets yes, undercover-cop movies no, and tumors yes specifically in a comic catchphrase sense. — Bill Simmons
Brookstone is added enthusiastically, though the store in When Harry Met Sally is uncertain between Brookstone and Sharper Image. — Kyle Brandt
Expensive gadgets, grip toys, headphones and novelty office objects prompt nostalgic store memories. — Kyle Brandt
Crisp receives6.5 for being strange and scary, his interrogation taunt, ponytail and clothing, despite limited material. — Bill Simmons
A second view gives both Crisp and his mother4 and recalls Richard Tyson in3 o clock high and Two Moon Junction as distracting baggage. — Bill Simmons
Brad Wesley in Roadhouse is judged a more consistently effective villain; Crisp’s escalation and uncertain degree of evil are criticized. — Bill Simmons
A reported account says test audiences sympathized with Crisp, prompting added nasty behavior; the toy-set assault is suggested as a possible addition. — Bill Simmons
