The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995 film)

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is a 1995 American made-for-television science fiction comedy film and a remake of the 1969 film of the same name produced by Walt Disney Television which premiered on February 18, 1995 as an ABC Family Movie. It is the second in a series of four remakes of Disney live-action films produced for broadcast on ABC during the 1994–95 television season.[1]

For the original film, see The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Official advertisement poster
Genre
  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Sci-Fi
Based onScreenplay by
Joseph L. McEveety
Written byRyan Rowe
Directed byPeyton Reed
StarringKirk Cameron
Larry Miller
Dean Jones
Jason Bernard
Music byPhilip Giffin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersGeorge Zaloom
Les Mayfield
ProducerJoseph B. Wallenstein
Production locationLos Angeles
CinematographyRuss T. Alsobrook
EditorJeff Gourson
Running time87 minutes
Production companyWalt Disney Television
DistributorBuena Vista Television
Release
Original networkABC
Picture formatColor
Audio formatStereo
Original releaseFebruary 18, 1995 (1995-02-18)
Chronology
Preceded byThe Shaggy Dog
Followed byEscape to Witch Mountain

Directed by Peyton Reed in his directorial debut, it stars Kirk Cameron in the lead role of Dexter Riley, a boy who becomes an instant genius, wired directly into the Internet. The film also co-stars Larry Miller and Dean Jones plays the role of an evil dean from a competing school.[2]

Cast

Reception

Variety gave the film a moderately positive review, calling it an "utterly silly yarn" that "lacks the zaniness of the original", and complimented Larry Miller's performance.[3] People gave it a B+ rating and called it a "fun, facile remake" with a good cast.[4]

References
  1. Barbara De Witt, "For New Role, Cameron Puts Shoes On", Los Angeles Daily News, February 7, 1995  – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) .
  2. Susan King, "Retro : Mr. Jones: No Longer Mr. Nice Guy", Los Angeles Times, February 12, 1995.
  3. John P. McCarthy, "Review: 'The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes'", Variety, February 15, 1995.
  4. David Hiltbrand, "Picks and Pans Review: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes", People, February 20, 1995.
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