Michael J. Fox is essentially the only element that saves this from disappearing amongst its generic, 'John Hughes'-type peers. His energetic performance elevates the entire affair, wholeheartedly selling jokes that really aren't all that clever if you actually think about them. Having a likeable lead is incredibly important in this kind of thing, though; it can keep you invested in a predictable plot with simplistic messaging. Though the overall film is, essentially, just one step ahead of 'decent', it's actually a fair bit of fun when all is said and done. It isn't especially memorable or, even, impactful, but it is enjoyable and that's all that really matters. 7/10
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