Can of Worms | 
 enlarge | Director: Paul Schneider
Actors: Michael Shulman, Erika Christensen, Adam Wylie, Andrew Ducote, Garrett M. Brown
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: Video
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 12415
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
UPC: 786936145946
EAN: 0786936145946
ASIN: B000056VSJ
Theatrical Release Date: April 10, 1999
Release Date: March 20, 2001
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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: previously viewed FACTORY ORIGINAL -video store lost box- generic box - plays great!
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Don't be fooled by the title. There are no creepy-crawlies in this Disney made-for-television movie, based on Kathy Mackel's book. Instead, Can of Worms is a sci-fi comedy dripping with tongue-in-cheek satire. While the opening credits are still rolling, we meet teenager Mike Pillsbury (Michael Shulman) in his backyard, armed with a satellite and earnestly appealing to "fellow citizens of the galaxy" to take him away from this planet, where he is "being held" against his will. Such soliloquies are common for this high school misfit who seeks solace by spinning elaborate tales about the universe. But this time someone up there is listening. Several days later Mike receives a visit from an English-speaking alien named Barnabus, a "slime bucket" with a voracious appetite who also happens to be an intergalactic attorney willing to help Mike sue planet Earth. This unruly doomsayer explains that Mike has opened a can of worms by communicating with outer space on that lonely night a week prior. Now Earth is no longer viewed as a technologically inferior planet and, therefore, will lose its protected status in the galaxy. The alien attorney is soon joined by a menagerie of extraterrestrials, each vying for Mike's attention. Problem is, while the universe is in calamity, a pretty cheerleader named Katelyn (Erika Christensen) is also interested in misfit Mike, and, for the first time, he glimpses the possibility of belonging. Now Mike must save the world, avoid abduction, and still get the girl. Cheesy special effects and an over-the-top story line make this a laughable late-night flick. --Lynn Gibson
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 Can of crap! March 9, 2007
Ugh! This is one of the worst Disney movies of all time, and that's no lie! I mean, the plot is dumb and the characters are so retarded! This is just STUPID!!! Disney needs to stop making their made-for-televion movies, because they suck!
Can Of Worms April 12, 2004
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'll keep this short because there's not much to say.This is a stupid movie.In my opinion the only good thing is Brighton Hertford as Jill the sarcastic kid sister of the lead character Mike Pillsbury.
 Can of Worms May 19, 2001
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
Mike opened his can of worms and they poured out all over the tennis courts!i hate it when they do that with chodes! theres no time to be a teenager when your stuck in a broom closet with mike and his can of worms! RAMMING SPEED!
A Great Made For T.V. Movie! February 15, 2001
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I Love Disney Channel Original Movies! They are fun for the whole family! This one is about Mike. He feels like he dosen't belong on earth. So he accidentialy sends a message to outer space telling someone to come and take him away from earth! By doing this, he has opened up a can of worms. Now a talking dog from another planet has come to help him get rid of evil aliens. It's up to Mike to save his family, friends, crush, and the world! Teaches kids to be brave. Rent it today!
A Good Made For T.V. Movie! February 15, 2001
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I don't usually like made for t.v. movies, but Disney makes alot of good ones! This one is about Mike. He dosen't fit in. He is also very smart. One day, he wishis someone would come and take him away from earth because he feels like he dosen't belong there. Well, somehow, he sends a message to space and a talking dog comes to help him because by sending his message, he accidentiall opened up a can of worms, causeing evil aliens to come to earth. Now he has to save the day. I liked this movie alot, but others didn't. I think that if you like Disney's Zenon, Smart House, Miricale in Lane 2, The Thirteenth year, or Johnny Tsunami, You'll love this movie...
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