I couldn't believe my eyes. I... I just couldn't believe it. I have just encountered a movie so bad even as an ET rip-off, but I've also heard from Wikipedia.org that this was made to promote McDonalds to kids. Given the information, I understand why this movie got seriously panned by critics. The story is unoriginal and predictable not to mention plagiarizing elements from Steven Spielberg's classic ET. The dialog is terrible, the direction is messy and unfocused and the pacing is too sluggish for itself. The acting is not only over-the-top, but completely wooden with the exception of Jade Calegory for his emotional performance as the main lead. Even the script is lifeless with moments that are completely unfunny and lacks some wit, charm, and heart to it. The second saving grace, much like Jade Calegory's performance, goes to the music from Alan Silvestri. Not exactly his best score, but still pretty good.
Overall, Mac and Me isn't exactly the worst movie I've seen, but it's still a horrible film that needs to be avoided. A sequel was planned, but given the horrible reception in this piece of crap and it's failure at the box office, it never got made.
Overall, Mac and Me isn't exactly the worst movie I've seen, but it's still a horrible film that needs to be avoided. A sequel was planned, but given the horrible reception in this piece of crap and it's failure at the box office, it never got made.