SunnyHello Nice effects though.

Contentar Best movie of this year hands down!

Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Ella-May O'Brien Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Atreyu_II 'Mikey' is a controversial film. I understand that, considering its strong subject. It is a well made movie with almost perfect pace, but one can't deny it is disturbing to see a child doing those horrible things.Likely 'The Good Son', which came out the year after this one, must have (to a degree) took some inspiration from this. They are both about a murderer child. However, 'Mikey' is considerably more violent than 'The Good Son'. The kid from 'Mikey' is more dangerous and brutal than the kid from 'The Good Son'. Just so you get an idea, Mikey punishes and kills a total of 8 people with no mercy (and we can add the fishes which deaths he is responsible for). In the very beginning of the film, Mikey already shows how much of a disturbed child he is by killing 3 people.However, we never really get to know how did Mikey become so evil, what made him turn out to be a mentally ill child. 'The Good Son' has the same issue. But likely it was to due to a past of strong childhood abuse.Unlike in 'The Good Son', however, here the villain doesn't die. Instead, he escapes, pretends his own death and changes his name for Josh so that he won't be caught.Brian Bonsall portrays very well the killer child. I also enjoyed Josie Bissett's performance as Jessie. Plus, Josie was hot in this.But, back to the main subject, Mikey is cute and apparently lovable. However, this makes him the perfect actor, because thanks to that he disguises very well his true nature. Mikey is one of the best examples of a «wolf in sheep's clothing».For people who find interesting the theme of psychopath children, I recommend this. But for those who get disturbed with it, I advice them to avoid this to all costs, especially at night - more sensitive people might have nightmares with this. People should beware: they are going to see things that will shock them.That said, the movie is interesting, thrilling, scary and intense. A reasonable movie. Funny it isn't. It is about a serious subject, not something to make fun of.

rsrungaram When me and my spouse rented this film I was very iffy about it. But boy did my mind changed! From the minute the film started I was glued to the screen! Brian Bonsall's acting is just incredible and brings the character of Mikey to life! The film blends the elements of drama, comedy and horror very well, with dramatic tension between the characters, witty one liners and heart pounding horror. I must see! The film however is very scary and will most likely be a fun riot when you and your colleages view this film together! And just like any movie, this film is best viewed with popcorn and a cold soda. I will love to go into detail on this film but I can't because it will just spoil this cult classic! But take my word! This film is loads of fun and bit of a good scare. So please head to your local video store and rent this great film....If you dare.

reeves2002 I just watched this movie again after many years.Unfortunately it was VHS because I couldn't find it on DVD.I noticed that the DVD has been long out of print and I don't know why.There are far worse movies that are still in print.I hope it is re-released with some extra features like cast interviews.It would be interesting hearing from Brian Bonsall about his experience on the making of this kind of movie as well as hearing from the director.It is one of a kind since I don't think there has ever really been a movie made about such a young serial killer other than Chucky which wasn't really the same thing and was a whole different kind of movie.I think the last scene was the most diabolical and disturbing. I am disappointed that there was never a sequel made especially the way the movie ended and another family adopted him.There was so much of his story that could have been told and many more creative killings would have been good.His birth parents were never revealed and that could have figured into the plot as well. I always thought that the movie "Mikey" and the franchise "the stepfather" were similar and could have been merged.It would be fitting if the psychotic stepfather Jerry(Terry O Quin)turned out to be Mikey's long lost birth dad.Even now today if there was a sequel to Mikey as an adult it would make a good thriller.It's too bad Brian Bonsall gave up acting. Oh well,it was nice seeing this movie again after all this time.It is still thrilling and effective.

Coventry This early 90's chiller is about a 5 (!) year old serial killer. Well, that's disturbing. He murders people without a visible change in his facial expressions. I'd say he's gifted. Only Michael Myers was able to pull that off so far. Although the basic subject is original, the whole movie is rather average. I'd even say passable and not recommended. The young Mikey has a wrong way to deal with his emotions. After being punished by his parents he doesn't obey them...he slaughters them !! Because of his very young age, he isn't suspected of course so the police closes up the case as a robbery with deceased victims. Mikey is adopted by a new family and it all starts out fine. He especially is keen on his new neighbor girl played by Jodie Bisset (the blond chick from "Melrose Place") One problem : she's about 15 years older than he is so he can't handle the fact she has a boyfriend. Overwhelmed by hate, the little psychopath inside Mikey comes alive again... I didn't regret watching it but still I have the feeling something better could have been done with it. Mikey is a standard thriller with the right amount of suspense, nudity and humor but it could have been a lot more if you ask me. I loved seeing Ashley Laurence acting again,though. She was the leading actress in my favorite film Hellraiser and here, in Mikey, she plays the teacher who first starts to think there's something wrong with the little brat. Mikey is a good film to watch if nothing better appears on TV or if you've seen everything else in the videostore already. Nothing more, nothing less.