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Mom and Dad Save the World

1992 · 88 min

A silly, good-natured space romp full of goofy aliens and slapstick, best enjoyed with low expectations and a grin.

Tagline: Boldly going where no parents have gone before.
Overview: Emperor Spengo sees Marge Nelson and using a giant magnet, kidnaps her and her husband Dick, hoping to make Marge his before blowing up the Earth. The Emperor and other inhabitants of his planet are somewhat less than bright, and Dick begins reliving episodes of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in order to rescue Marge, save the Earth, and restore the rightful emperor to the throne.
How it feels: Absurd, campy, light and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, family, survival, power
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
family
survival
power
loyalty
Places: space
fantasy world
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild