Stay Tuned is the kind of movie you stumble on as a kid, that fades into your memory like some weird dream you mighta once had. If you had asked me to rate it at the time, I probably would have given it two big thumbs up, then went back to my Ninja Turtles toys or whatever. Revisiting it as an adult, I'm prepared to meet my youthful enthusiasm halfway.
It's zany and fast paced, just simple, fun entertainment that will hold your attention without asking anything of your intellect. It plays to that family film formula that may be a bit schmaltzy, but is a little endearing at the same time.
The sense of humour gets pretty suspect though, as it's essentially a long string of bad puns and dated pop culture references. They range from moderately clever (David Dukes of Hazard) to unbelievably inane (Unmarried With Children). The appeal of the goofy gags is certainly best suited for a younger crowd, though the nods to 90s media are all so tied to the time period that I'd expect the bulk of the film would fly over the heads of anyone born after it's release. This makes it hard to recommend to literally anyone who hasn't already seen it and is deeply hurting for a nostalgia trip.
It's zany and fast paced, just simple, fun entertainment that will hold your attention without asking anything of your intellect. It plays to that family film formula that may be a bit schmaltzy, but is a little endearing at the same time.
The sense of humour gets pretty suspect though, as it's essentially a long string of bad puns and dated pop culture references. They range from moderately clever (David Dukes of Hazard) to unbelievably inane (Unmarried With Children). The appeal of the goofy gags is certainly best suited for a younger crowd, though the nods to 90s media are all so tied to the time period that I'd expect the bulk of the film would fly over the heads of anyone born after it's release. This makes it hard to recommend to literally anyone who hasn't already seen it and is deeply hurting for a nostalgia trip.