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The Atomic Kid [VHS]

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For some reason I have remembered seeing this movie from 1954. Had no idea I could buy it, until now. It sticks in my mind as a very funny movie from that time.Nothing like what we have today of course, but very entertaining at that time. In the olden days it was Jerry Lewis, Mickey Rooney ET. AL. In their time, they really entertained us.

The Atomic Kid is a wonderful, period-piece film.In true, 1950's naive film verite, it has Non-Restricted Atomic Testing Sites,regularly clothed soldiers stationed in trenches, one mile from the blast; and, the piece de resistance, Mickey Rooney as a guy who survives the blast while eating a peanut butter sandwich.It's got Greedy Capitalists, trying to commercialize the brand of peanut butter, Swarmy Communists, trying to discover Mickey Rooney's secret: and, best of all, a stunning Co-Star,Elaine Davis. What's not to like ???

With all due respect, it doesn't appear that the other reviews of this film ever even saw it or they might give more details. Rooney and Strauss come across a mock town constructed to test the effects of an A-Bomb blast. They don't realized that, of course, and Rooney pokes around in one of the fully stocked houses while Struass goes for help. Rooeny gets caught in the blast and becomes the mearly radio-active "Atomic Kid". Most of the movie's humor involves bringing Rooney back to normal and his mooning after his attending nurse, thwarting enemy agents along the way. And there is a terrific "Oh no, not again" scene to finish things off. If you like Mickey Rooney, or just appreciate the comic style of the 50s, you'll get a blast out of the "Atomic Kid". (Sorry, I couldn't resist that).

I SAW THIS MOVIE , IN 1954 . AND HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR IT ON VIDI

My parents remember this as being hilarious when it came out decades ago.... not so today... they waited and waited for the laughs... but, alas, they waited in vain....

This is a great old black and white film. I have seen this possibly three times through many years.
Not one of Mickey Rooney's best but it is good for laughs. The other actors are character actors that you see in many other old movies.

I visited Fermi Lab in Batavia, IL years ago and saw the little houses and cars (where some of the workers live). I noticed that there were no people around. It was eerie. I imagined that there were dummies in the houses and none of it was real. "The Atomic Kid setting".

I am pleased to have my own little copy now even if it is a videotape. It plays well and I'm satisfied.

I saw this movie when I was young and it really stuck in my mind,it is not a great movie but it was a reflection of the times.

Bought this for my Bro-in-Law who remembered this movie from his childhood in the mid to late '50s. Very predictable but still very entertaining---'specially for a 10 year old kid in '58. It's swell!!!

You have seen several movies where one wonders innocently into testing grounds. Remember "No Time for Sergeants?" Alternatively "The Power" with George Hamilton?

Well Blix (Mickey Rooney) comes upon a house where the occupants are real dummies. Not realizing the significance, he proceeds to consume a peanut butter sandwich. The unthinkable happens. But what is this? Blix is still alive and now takes on a glowing complexion. A quasi love interest appears in the hospital with (Elaine Davis). Then come FBI and spies. Eventually there is déjà vu.

There must be something here as it is a story by Blake Edwards.

This is a great movie, written by Blake Edwards. It's from '54. I loved this movie as a kid, and still love it today. Old movie buffs should all enjoy this movie. I would love to see this one on DVD!!!