The Last Mimzy ***
Cast: Rhiannon Leigh Wryn, Chris O'Neil, Timothy Hutton, Joely Richardson, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rainn Wilson, Kathryn Hahn
Director: Bob Shaye
Running Length: 1:30
MPAA Classification: PG

Ten-year old Noah (O’Neil) and his sister Emma (Wryn) discover a black box on the beach when on vacation. The box contains strange items including a stuffed rabbit named Mimzy that speaks to Emma telepathically. They hide the items, and the longer they are exposed to them, the smarter they become. Their parents do not notice, but Noah’s science teacher, Larry White (Wilson), does. Meanwhile, Mimzy is dying and only the kids can save her.

“The Last Mimzy” is an interesting and entertaining family-science fiction film. It is character driven, and does not go over the top on effects. O’Neil and Wryn, the two kids, are excellent in parts that need capable actors. I don’t know that they have been in many movies before this one, but they are solid here. The supporting cast does an adequate job, although Michael Clarke Duncan’s role seems unnecessary. I recommend this film.