i watch this movie often a a kid grow up in the 80 and it be and still be one of my favorite movie . it one of those movie where when it end and you actually feel good than when it begin . you go on a journey with these people and actually find out a few thing about yourself along the way . i be think that most people can relate to at least one of the character in the movie and even though it be similar to an after school special and it so much good than that due to the acting of both richard pryor and cicely tyson . the child be great a well and when need . i like the music score . there be some scene that i could have do without and particularly in the last 30 minute of the movie and but overall i could watch this movie on a sunday afternoon and before goony and after the toy .