This is a gentle family film that is hard to be critical about, apart from some of the rather earnest acting at times from the authorities. The crooks are an entertaining pair and the dose of slapstick comedy wins over the younger audience. The little girl playing Savannah does not overplay her role to the point of being annoying so you can empathise with her. The film hammers home its message about parents taking the time out from their working lives to spend it with their children and is none too subtle about illustrating how the 'hardened' criminals really have hearts to be melted. It's harmless fun that looks as though it's going to end in a bloodbath of a shoot-out but this is the 80s so there is a more satisfying denouement. Expectations were not high but this is an enjoyable family film that eschews any swearing, sex or violence.
Adult score: 3/5
Child score: 4/5
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