Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Still Holds Up (Especially the Sound!)

Okay, so I rewatched "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" the other day, and man, it's still such a fun ride! I was paying extra attention to the sound design this time around, and it's honestly phenomenal. I mean, think about it: how do you make everyday objects sound HUGE and terrifying to characters the size of ants? They really nailed it. The giant sprinklers spraying, the lawnmower... shudders. Pure childhood nightmare fuel, but in the best way. I loved the use of distortion and reverb to really sell the scale difference. I also gotta give props to the visual effects, especially for 1989. The oversized props were surprisingly convincing, and the way they blended the live-action kids with the massive world was impressive. The scene where Anty dies protecting Ron was genuinely heartbreaking, and the effect of the tear welling up in his tiny, shrunken eye was surprisingly effective. Of course, some of the CGI is dated now (that bee!), but the practical effects and forced perspective shots still look pretty darn good. Rick Moranis is perfect as the bumbling scientist dad, and the kids are all believably annoying... er, I mean, teenagers. Lol. I think what makes it work so well is that even though the premise is totally bonkers, the characters and their relationships feel relatively grounded in reality. It's not just mindless action; there's a genuine emotional core to the story, especially when it comes to the kids trying to survive and the parents desperately searching for them. Honestly, I think this movie deserves more credit than it gets. It's a masterclass in sound design and practical effects, and it's a reminder that you don't need a massive budget to create a truly memorable and imaginative film...it just needs a really good story! Did anyone else notice the same things or have similar thoughts? Lemme know!