“Greetings, Alan. I am Archer, emissary of the Gorgonites. We seek only to find our way home.” – Archie Have you rewatched Small Soldiers recently? Did it scare you as a kid or make you want to join the Commandos? Let me know in the comments below.
If you grew up in the late 90s, there’s a good chance you remember the VHS cover for Small Soldiers . It promised chaos: a creepy, scarred doll holding a makeshift knife, standing next to a chisel-jawed action figure with grenades. But if you haven’t revisited it since the era of dial-up internet, you might be shocked by how dark, clever, and surprisingly mature this film actually is. small.soldiers film
It also bombed at the box office. Why? It was too violent for young kids and too silly for adults. But like the Gorgonites, it was misunderstood. It’s a war film that argues peace is possible, and a toy movie that warns us not to play with fire. If you haven’t watched Small Soldiers since you rented it from Blockbuster, do yourself a favor and stream it tonight. Look past the 90s CGI and appreciate the practical animatronics (courtesy of Stan Winston Studio). Listen to the dialogue. And remember: Everything else is just a toy. “Greetings, Alan