Disney's The Kid tells the story of Russ Duritz a wealthy LA image consultant with an inferiority complex who is despised by everyone he's ever come across.

He is estranged from his father, can't get a woman and has no memories of his childhood whatsoever.

When a eight-year-old version of himself magically appears before him, he suddenly realises that he has another chance to make things better.

Bruce Willis plays the cynical and lonely part to perfection, turning this horrible man into a human being with emotions and sensitivities.

He balances the high-flying character with his mean spirited side effectively, and entices you to join him in his exploration of his mind.

The kid and the adult embark on a mission to find a defining moment in Russ' life, which they may be able to change.

The lessons to be learnt create an atmosphere of comic book morality but as the film is aimed at kids, the simplistic messages are effective.

Pleasant and unchallenging, The Kid would have probaby vanished straight to video but for the presence of Willis, which makes it appealing and certainly watchable.

The Kid is surprisingly engaging with touches of humour, which Willis handles with charm, and a level of sophistication.

It also steers clear of sickening sentimentality, which is unusual and refreshing for a family film such as this.