The Problem Child Is Now a Problem Adult
Filed under: Drama, Casting, Fandom
So was I the only one addicted to the original Problem Child when it first hit theaters back in 1990? Remember that flick -- the cute kid with the red hair absolutely tortures his new adoptive parents (John Ritter and Amy Yasbeck) to a point when they just want to choke the little bugger, but then realize all he really needs is some tough love. And that birthday party scene? Classic! Anyway, Michael Oliver (aka the little dude with the red hair) is all grown up now, and he's about to star in a role that's eerily similar to the one he took on all those years ago -- except, now, he's much older.
Moviehole tells us that Oliver will star alongside Dirk Benedict, Dee Snider (yes, that Dee Snider), Bug Hall and Rae Dawn Chong in a new flick called Solitaire that, if I had to take a wild guess, will probably head straight to DVD. In the pic (which is being labeled a coming-of-age drama), Oliver will play a guy who, along with three others, go on a video-store robbing spree. "Quick, grab all copies of Problem Child and Problem Child 2 -- I don't want anyone to remember how unbelievably adorable I once was!" Oliver's last big-screen credit was as Sam Dalton in the 1995 flick Dillinger and Capone, opposite Martin Sheen. No word on why it's been 12 years since he last appeared in a film (either he had a crummy agent or he wanted to distance himself from his claim to fame), but I sure as heck am glad to see him back. You know what we need now, right? We need a new Problem Child sequel; however, this time Junior is the parent and his kid is a mess. Who wouldn't pay money to see that?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-11-2007 @ 6:13PM
brandon said...
I wasn't quite a teenager when this movie was out, and even then I thought it was awful crap (and I certainly had no taste).
You guys depress and disappoint me - extolling the virtues of Splash in one post, and writing wistfully about Problem Child just a little later.
And can you cut down on the unpunny (er, unfunny, punny) headers please? They're tired and bogus.
Your're on notice Cinematical: I will remove you from my RSS page if this continues...
>:)
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5-11-2007 @ 6:31PM
Erik Davis said...
Actually, we've cut down quite a bit on the (as you say)"unfunny, punny headers." I believe this is the only post today out of many where we attempted to make a funny. Personally, I'd like to see more, but what can you do.
And Problem Child rocked! Granted, I haven't seen the film in a long time, but it still holds a warm spot in my heart. I'm sorry that bothers you; next time it comes up, I'll remember to pretend I hate it.
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5-11-2007 @ 7:18PM
dan.radio said...
I say keep the unfunny yet very punny headlines coming!
However Problem Child is a pretty rotten movie.
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5-11-2007 @ 11:03PM
Scott Weinberg said...
I side with "rotten." But then ... there's tons of lame-ass movies I really like.
Plus c'mon. John Ritter!
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5-12-2007 @ 5:17AM
sees clearly said...
Funny headlines are great!!! ... however... MISLEADING..(close to a lie, or basically!) Isn't Right or Cool.
From the headline, it makes it seem that the actor who played the problem child is now an Actual Problem Adult - in real life.
I've seen a good handful of similarly misleading headlines. SOME people will do Anything! to get that click won't they?!!!
I never saw Problem Child. & everyone is entitled to their opinion about it.
Just stop with the misleading headlines. ... & you may be a smidge closer to being acceptable for H ?
Keep it Real!!! some true funnies are definitely veryyy welcome!!!!
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5-12-2007 @ 9:11AM
Nitesky Star said...
How much do you get paid for saying movies Rock when they really suck?
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5-12-2007 @ 1:54PM
Storm said...
Hey... Problem Child wasn't that hard to like... when you had a little brother... heh heh heh... I liked it well enough myself! And like somebody already said... John Ritter... he knew good comedy when he fell into it... LOL -- May He Rest In Peace!
Have a good weekend y'all! ;)
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5-14-2007 @ 9:38AM
yolanda said...
Oh man, that movie totally sucked. He was a cheap imitation of the home alone kid. Home alone was a classic but this movie was ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. What were they thinking?
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