So, I had to do a double take and confirm that this, in fact, did come out in 1990 and I was kind of hoping I might find some info on here as to why this movie plays out like it was filmed in 1975 but no such luck. It's kind of an odd movie and really not all that good, but it does have some heart and I get a feeling that someone cared and put some effort into it, such as it is, and that scores points with me and helps make it watchable. Overall, I'd describe it as pretty corny stuff that could earn itself a G-rating with lame humor that falls flat and an attempt (albeit failed) of a feel-good, light-hearted vibe, but then they toss in some nudity for no good reason (which in my book is the BEST reason) that shatters the whole family friendly vibe I thought they were trying to craft, making the film all that more baffling. The soundtrack ties into the whole Class Of 1975 feel the whole affair gives off and sounds like it was taken from some sort of made-for-TV movie from 1973 or so and stands out like as sore thumb, given that this came out in 1990. Overall, this is watchable due to the shear weirdness and off-kilter vibe of the affair, but it can get on your nerves if you're not in the mood for inept, stupid junk. Fans of obscure, weird movies might get something out of this and it will probably piss off anyone else.
Review of The Gumshoe Kid
