Small — Soldiers 1998

If you haven't seen it in years, it’s worth a rewatch. Just remember:

While CGI was used for wide shots and complex movements, the scenes featuring the animatronics have a tactile, gritty reality that CGI still struggles to replicate. When Chip Hazard’s face moves or the Gorgonites' eyes dart around, you believe they are physical objects occupying real space. This commitment to practical effects is a major reason why the film holds up visually 25 years later. small soldiers 1998

One of the biggest draws of Small Soldiers is the absurdly high caliber of its voice cast. The filmmakers gathered the surviving members of The Dirty Dozen to voice the Commando Elite, lending the soldiers a gruff, authentic war-movie gravitas. If you haven't seen it in years, it’s worth a rewatch

Upon release, Small Soldiers received mixed reviews. Some critics found it too violent for kids and too childish for adults. It was released the same summer as the juggernaut Saving Private Ryan , and its anti-war satire was perhaps lost in the shuffle. This commitment to practical effects is a major