It was nice to reminisce of the good ol' days, when movie making was an actual art. This movie shows a perfect example of how remakes of classics are totally unnecessary, unless they can show off newer animation and technology (e.g. king kong, war of the worlds, etc.). Billy Bob is funny, but thats all this movie offers. Was this movie a remake or a spoof ? The kids acting was horrible, and they are far less cute than the original cast. The bad mouthing and swearing of the kids was not funny, but more annoying than anything. Tatum O'neal was adorable as Amanda, but this new girl looks as if she is being forced into acting and looks like a guy with long hair. Hollywood, should ban all remakes !