Mom and Dad Save the World

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"Boldly going where no parents have gone before."
  • PG
  • 1992
  • 1 hr 28 min
  • 5.3  (5,080)

In the comedy sci-fi movie Mom and Dad Save the World, starring Teri Garr, Jeffrey Jones, and Jon Lovitz, the audience is taken on a wacky adventure through the outer reaches of the galaxy. The film opens with a pair of friendly and average suburban parents, Dick and Marge Nelson (played by Jeffrey Jones and Teri Garr), who find themselves teleported to a distant planet called Spengo. There, they discover that the planet is run by a ruthless and megalomaniacal emperor named Tod Spengo (played by Jon Lovitz), who is determined to conquer and rule the universe.

Despite the fact that Dick and Marge are initially unsure how they ended up on Spengo, Tod Spengo assumes they are powerful rebels who have arrived to overthrow him. In order to prevent this, Tod decides to eliminate them; he sends them to the "Forbidden Zone", a barren and inhospitable wasteland that is almost impossible to escape from.

Fortunately for Dick and Marge, they are rescued by the planet's subjugated inhabitants, the Pheebians, tiny and adorable creatures with blue fur and big hearts. The couple learns that the Pheebians have been crushed under Tod's tyrannical regime, and they agree to help the diminutive alien race overthrow their oppressor and restore peace to the planet.

As they travel across the strange planet, they run into a cast of weird characters, including an evil scientist with a toothy grin, a wild and wacky spaceship captain, and even an army of giant spiders. The movie follows Dick and Marge's efforts to navigate Spengo's many dangers and defeat Tod Spengo before he can conquer the universe.

While the premise may seem far-fetched, the acting in Mom and Dad Save the World is convincing, and the script is full of witty and amusing one-liners. Teri Garr is delightful as the lovable and feisty Marge Nelson, while Jeffrey Jones plays the bumbling but well-meaning Dick with aplomb. Jon Lovitz steals the show as the pompous and over-the-top Tod Spengo, delivering a performance that is both funny and menacing.

The movie also boasts excellent special effects, considering its age. The creature designs are creative and imaginative, and the spaceships and laser guns look suitably futuristic. While the film may not have the budget of some sci-fi classics, it does an impressive job of creating a convincing otherworldly environment on a tight budget.

Ultimately, Mom and Dad Save the World is a fun and entertaining movie that offers a light-hearted blend of science fiction, comedy, and adventure. It may not be a cinematic masterpiece, but it is enjoyable and sure to provide a few laughs for viewers of all ages.

Mom and Dad Save the World is a 1992 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.3.

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  • Release Date
    1992
  • MPAA Rating
    PG
  • Runtime
    1 hr 28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (5,080)
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