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THE BORROWERS is a bore. Oh, the special effects are quite good, as is Gemma Jackson's splendid art direction. (Her retro designs recall Anton Furst's Academy Award-winning work on BATMAN.) The plot, however, is too thin-- a bad blending of Borrower mythos with MOUSEHUNT-style slapstick. Maybe if the Human Beans were as engag- ing as their miniature counterparts? Maybe if John Goodman's game performance was backed by better timing? (The editing of those physical abuse gags leaves something to be desired.) Your kids'll love it, though, regardless. With Jim Broadbent, Mark Williams, Hugh Laurie, Bradley Pierce, Celia Imire, Flora Newbigin, and Tom Felton. Directed by Peter Hewitt (TOM AND HUCK, BILL AND TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY). (Rated "PG"/88 min.) Grade: C+ Copyright 1998 Michael J. Legeros Movie Hell is a trademark of Michael J. Legeros
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