Shorts 2009

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
39%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
33%
Splat

A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.

Jimmy Bennett

as Toby Thompson

Jake Short

as Nose Noseworthy

Kat Dennings

as Stacy Thompson

Trevor Gagnon

as Loogie Short

Devon Gearhart

as Cole Black

Jolie Vanier

as Helvetica Black

Rebel Rodriguez

as Lug Short

Leo Howard

as Laser Short

Leslie Mann

as Mom Thompson

Jon Cryer

as Dad Thompson

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Writer:

Álvaro Rodríguez, Robert Rodriguez

Genres:

Family,Fantasy,Comedy,Adventure,Science Fiction

Release Date:

2009 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

89 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Shorts

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Jimmy Bennett

as Toby Thompson

Jake Short

as Nose Noseworthy

Kat Dennings

as Stacy Thompson

Trevor Gagnon

as Loogie Short

Devon Gearhart

as Cole Black

Jolie Vanier

as Helvetica Black

Rebel Rodriguez

as Lug Short

Leo Howard

as Laser Short

Leslie Mann

as Mom Thompson

Jon Cryer

as Dad Thompson

William H. Macy

as Dr. Noseworthy

James Spader

as Carbon Black

Angela Lanza

as Teacher

Alejandro Rose-Garcia

as John / Boyfriend

Cambell Westmoreland

as Blinker #1

Zoe Webb

as Blinker #2

Chris Orf

as Goofy Host

Racer Rodriguez

as Bully #1

Rocket Rodriguez

as Bully #2

John Chilleri

as Hallway Kid (uncredited)

Josh Christman

as Classroom Kid (uncredited)

Joshua Drew

as Classmate (uncredited)

Zach Irsik

as Schoolyard Kid (uncredited)

Ryan Lee

as Classmate / Neighborhood Kid (uncredited)

Christina Lehner

as Classmate (uncredited)

Micaela Phillips

as Girl on Bus (uncredited)

Bella Perryman

as Classmate (uncredited)

Cameron R. Murphy

as Neighborhood Kid

Henry J. Smith 3rd

as Neighborhood Kid (uncredited)

Cameron Wofford

as (uncredited)

Alexis Woods

as Schoolyard Kid (uncredited)

Tina Rodriguez

as Female Employee

Jackson Hurst

as Male Employee

Jonathan Breck

as Security Guard

Elizabeth Avellan

as The Baby (voice)

Bianca Rodriguez

as The Baby

Sheilava

as Partygoer (uncredited)

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