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The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001)

Great show for the whole family

[15 June 2001]

This is the one show on tv that my whole family will watch together. Jett Jackson (played superbly by Lee Thompson Young) struggles to fit in both life as a normal kid in his North Carolina hometown and his job playing super spy Silverstone on a children's television program. Jett has a good relationship with his parents and adults will like that the grown-ups are portrayed as caring and wise (especially the character of his great grandmother, Miz Coretta, played with quiet dignity by Montrose Hagins) instead of merely stupid as most television parents are. Likewise, Jett and his friends work things out together. This is especially noticeable in the episode "Day Trip" where Jett, JB, Kayla, and Riley go looking for gold and Jett is bitten by a rattlesnake. The Silverstone scenes are also action packed and fun. Nigel Shawn Williams is great as Silverstone's mentor Artemus, and Lindy Booth's feisty Hawk (she also doubles as Riley) shows that she's one Canadian import to keep an eye on. Highly recommended!

Jett Jackson: The Movie (2001 TV Movie)

Action Packed and awesome

[10/10 · 9 June 2001]

Jett Jackson: The Movie is a real thriller and when watching it one can't help but wonder why it wasn't released theatrically. Martial arts scenes are flawless and the special effects are top caliber. As for the plot it is nearly impossible to sum up except to say that teen television star Jett Jackson and the character he plays, spy Silverstone switch lives in a mix-up of the space/time continuum. As with everything else about this movie the acting is also as good as it gets with Montrose Hagins as Miz Coretta standing out as the best. Thought provoking and recommended.

Clubhouse Detectives (1997)

Great Movie For Kids

[8/10 · 21 April 2001]

This video is a great movie for kids probably ages 7 and up. The plot makes it scary for many children younger than that. Billy (Michael Galeota, now most famous for Disney Channel's "The Jersey") witnesses a neighbor commiting murder. Unable to make his mother believe him, Billy, his little brother, Kade (played by Michael Galeota's real life brother, Jimmy) and their friends set out to prove what really happened.

Twin Sitters (1994)

Not as Bad One Might Think

[5/10 · 17 April 2001]

This movie starts out looking like a big stinker and for the first half hour or so it is. Then it suddenly falls into place. It stops being about The Falcone Brothers (Peter and David Paul) flexing and starts being a touching story of orphaned twins (Christian and Joseph Cousins, superb as always) coming to terms with their situation. Worth renting, but probably not worth owning.

Life with Mikey (1993)

All time low point for Michael J. Fox

[1/10 · 27 March 2001]

This movie has got to be one of the all-time lows of Michael J. Fox's generally respectable career. I should have known how awful this movie was when I rented it and found the movie only half viewed and not rewound by the previous renter. Never a good sign! Fox plays a grown up child star who's now an agent for other show business kids. His character is delusional in that he still believes that everyone should love him for being Mikey. His big break comes when he meets Angie Vega, a talented child. Vega is abrasive and not at all likeable. In fact, the only likeable character in the whole movie is Cyndi Lauper as a Brooklyn accented receptionist for the agency. One of those movies that makes me want to stick a post-it note to the box warning others not to waste their time!

Mr. Music (1998 TV Movie)

One of the best for teens

[10/10 · 31 December 2000]

This Canadian film is one of the best movies in recent history for teenagers. The story is glammed up with insider music industry jokes and life, but the underlying message (remember who your real friends are and don't forget where you come from) is universal and timeless. The young cast is excellent from the lead right down to the popular girl who only wants to know the school geek after he becomes a record exec (fans of The Famous Jett Jackson will recognize the actress as Riley/Hawk from the show). Mick Fleetwood also turns in a great performance and adds appeal for adults watching this film. Highly recommended.