That simple. I don't know exactly why, just that it did. Thought the kid (Whaley) did great. Funny, good delivery. Connelly is great too. The movie is funny, entertaining.. I also like some of the the way off the beaten path songs, and I remember this movie well after nearly 30 years. No it's not Oscar stuff or cerebral, but it was fun then and still is. It's a little like Big Fat Liar, and I gave that one an even higher rating because I think Paul Giamatti delivered absolutely one of the funniest single performances I've ever seen.