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Lloyd
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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0723952075697
Format: Color, NTSC
Label: Monarch Video
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Monarch Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Monarch Video
Release Date: May 29, 2001
Running Time: 72 minutes
Studio: Monarch Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
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Editorial Review:
In the wake of public school shootings, Lloyd provides an unsettling glimpse into the painful world of a sixth-grade boy who is picked on incessantly by school bullies. Problem is, the film is supposed to be a coming-of-age comedy. While it doesn't condone such bullying behavior, it passes it off as typical adolescent antics, and rarely does an adult intervene. The result is a disappointing 72 minutes of vulgarity and gallows humor. Todd Bosley (Little Giants) plays the title character, a lanky, insecure kid who ends up in a special education class with other subpar students, Troy and Carla. Lloyd's difficulties multiply when a beautiful redhead named Tracey joins the class; he is at once smitten in a one-sided infatuation. To win Tracey's favor, Lloyd must contend with the school's brazen intimidator, a hunky rebel named Storm. In his quest to gain friends and an ounce of coolness, Lloyd needs a miracle--or perhaps a bit of magic--which comes from an unlikely magician, played by Tom Arnold in a cameo appearance. The deplorable plot isn't helped by a slew of clichéd adult characters, including teachers portrayed as mean-spirited numskulls and parents as insensitive dolts. A search for the film's redeeming merits is futile, despite an earnest attempt by Arnold to pull it out of the dregs. Parents can expect dissing, profanity, potty talk, and lots of impudent behavior. --Lynn Gibson
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Not for adults; teenage/preteen humor
My kids (19 & 16)loved this dvd. I personally thought that I'd rather do yardwork than sit through it again. It was not the kind of humor I enjoy but they laughed til they cried.
Rating:  - Lloyd Review
This is a great flick for kids; a must see for all the family.
Rating:  - Noone has seen, but everyone should!
This film is so fun, enjoyable for kids and adults. I don't understand why most people have not heard of this movie, because we love it. We have rented it over and over and will be very happy to finally own it. A great kids movie that also offers lots of laughs for grown-ups too!
Rating:  - Lloyd
I've never written a review before, but after reading the Editor's comments, I had to reply. I don't know if the reviewer is come kind of extreme, obsessive, political correctness zealot, but my family, which includes 8 and 10 year old girls, really enjoyed this movie. It was funny, and in many ways true to life. True, a couple of the sceens with the bully showed him as mean spirited, but that's life. This actually gave me a great opportunity to discuss this type of behavior with my children ... Read More
Rating: - A universally wonderful film
One of the true signs of great storytelling is if you can connect with different people on different levels. This movie does just that. The humor is universal, and there is plenty here for both children and adults. I loved this movie, and actually sent it to a friend of mine as a wedding present. They loved it as well.
Lloyd looks at the life of a upbeat geeky kid and his attempt to win the girl of his dreams, and just try and fit in. I think everybody who has ever been 11, or will ever be ... Read More
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