Russ (Bruce Willis) is a hotshot "image" consultant. He flies all over the country, advising business folks about how to improve their profiles in the minds of the American public. Because he is such a busy guy, he has no time for a personal life. His secretary (Lily Tomlin) caters to his every wish and his work colleague, Amy (Emily Mortimer) ties all of the loose ends in his business dealings. One day, as he is approaching his fortieth birthday, he goes home to find a young boy (Spencer Breslin) at his posh apartment. It's not long before Russ realizes that this chubby kid is himself at a far earlier age. Calling himself "Rusty", the kid has quite a bit to say about Russ' current life, which includes no dog, no wife, no junk food, and no relaxation time. Will the older Russ get the message and find a way to take his life in a different, more positive direction? This film is a fairly successful family film, even though it doesn't quite work smoothly. The story goes in one direction and then turns abruptly into another direction completely, making the overall ride a bumpy one. The cast, however, is not to be faulted at all, as Willis is terrific and Breslin, Tomlin, and Mortimer do very fine jobs as well. The costumes, sets and production techniques are all quite wonderful, too. At its heart, the movie is very similar to a more successful film called "If you believe", although The Kid is told from the male perspective, not a female one. In short, if you like Willis, cute kids, family films, and/or happy endings, here is one for you to try. Although you may not ultimately put the film on your list of movie favorites, it is a pleasant enough affair for an evening of light-hearted fun.