It’s got enough shallow and icky situations to keep the excitable tween or younger kid busy. A giant booger monster, bipedal crocodiles, and a huge, destructive robot are just some of the things that young bullied student Toe Thompson (Jimmy Bennett) and his friends face after discovering a reality-twisting rock. Adult viewers might tune out from time to time, understandably, but they should appreciate the non-linear, multi-perspective storytelling structure of the film and some running gags (like the Blinkers’ staring duel). “Shorts” has a few interesting messages to espouse, but they’re overwhelmed by the effects-glazed punchlines. Even so, versatile Robert Rodriguez has gotten adept at making kid-centric movies; its unreal, cartoon-like trappings make it easy for children to get into it.
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