Rotten
...Isn't about or for anyone past puberty.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
How to Eat Fried Worms
New town. New friends. New menu.
2006 · 1h 24m · PG
Comedy, Family
Directed by
Bob Dolman
Overview
During the first day of his new school year, a fifth grade boy squares off against a bully and winds up accepting a dare that could change the balance of power within the class.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
61%
Tomatometer
Rotten
It's actually kind of disgusting and gross, and I'm sure that's the point, but I don't see the entertainment value in watching a kid eat one worm after another, after another, after another.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Fresh
This is a story that could have gone way too far in the direction of the touching tale illustrating how kids overcome their fear of being ridiculed -- but instead maintains a buoyant irreverence.
Susan Walker, Toronto Star
Fresh
Worms has its share of kid-friendly gross-outs but is actually a sweet-natured look at standing up to bullies.
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Fresh
Take the kids to see How to Eat Fried Worms, but hold off on forking over the usual princely sum at the concession stand.
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
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