Bruce Willis stars in "THE KID" from BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT.  This is a family film, as entertaining for adults as the kids.  While "simplistic" at times, it actually tries to delve into some important issues plaguing adults and children.   Willis stars as an image consultant, approaching his 40th birthday, with great materialistic success, but with little in terms of spiritual fulfillment.  Out of nowhere, a fat kid appears at his front door, and through a variety of incidents, Willis realizes that this is the younger "him."  While there is a lot of "Disney-esque" slapstick, both tend to become less "unlikeable" and even learn from each other.  While Willis attempts to return his younger self to his own time period, he also rediscovers his lost sense of childhood playfulness and creativity.  It's actually a concept filled with great possibilities.
Unfortunately, because this is still a film targeted at young audiences, it
never really addresses issues with a "Bradshaw-like" philosophy.  But, it's entertaining and moving, all the same. 
BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT has provided the transfer with the proper 1.85:1 aspect ratio and 16:9 enhancement.  The fleshtones are natural looking throughout.  Color values are strong, and there's great clarity in every scene!  Even the darkest scenes have terrific resolution!  There is no artifacting anywhere! 
The Dolby Digital 5.1 sound is fine, although somewhat limited in terms of surround activity.  The film's soundtrack offers limited effects, utilizing
rear speakers for musical atmosphere, and keeping dialogue focused in the center channel.
BUENA VISTA has elected to offer some worthwhile supplements.  "THE KID BECOMES THE KID" offers various featurettes, all with the viewpoint taken from the "child" star of the film.  While promotional in tone, they should also entertain youngsters with favorite scenes from the film.  A featurette, "CONVERSATIONS WITH JON TURTELTAUB," explores some of the director's other films.  A great commentary with Turteltaub and Spencer Breslin(the kid) is also offered.   It's quite funny because of the natural atmosphere created between the director and child actor.  They have a really nice rapport with each other, and it's engaging to hear the differences between how an adult and child view the same scene or "important" point!  The theatrical trailer is also included, but in non-anamorphic widescreen and 2.0 sound.