A bigger, costlier sequel in which the special effects are awkwardly choreographed, the giant props are unconvincing and the suspense is minimal.

The laughs run out early and the balance of the film relies on special effects to tickle the audience's funny bone.

I was not a fan of Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, but that movie shines as a beacon of originality compared to Honey, I Blew Up the Kid, the sequel.

Although the new film strains to re-create the magic of its predecessor, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid falls woefully short.