Fun Size

"You might want to put your mask on. You’re about to be an accessory to a major crime."

Wren DeSantis (Justice) is focused on getting out of town and away from her crazy family.  She dreams of going to her late father's alma mater, but can't convince her mother, Joy (Handler) that it's a good idea.  Joy is dating a college guy named Keevin (Pence) and avoiding parenthood, while Wren's brother Albert (Nicoll) stops speaking and continually pranks people.  Her best friend, April (Levy), is obsessed with her image and popularity.

On Halloween, Aaron Riley (McDonell), the most popular guy in school, invites Wren to his Halloween party.  However, Wren is stuck taking Albert trick-or-treating and drags April along.  They lose Albert in a haunted house.  Albert, dressed as Spiderman, befriends convenience store clerk Fuzzy (Middleditch), and go on quest for vengeance.  Wren and April team up with debate team nerds Roosevelt (Mann) and Peng (Chau) to find Albert.  Can Wren find her brother before her mom gets home?


I saw previews for this film, and was intrigued... mostly because of Jane Levy.  Last year a friend encouraged me to watch a new show called "Suburgatory."  I wasn't impressed with the previews, but the presence of Alan Tudyk was enough to convince me to watch the show.  I'm still loving the show, and am mostly impressed with Levy's portrayal of Tessa.  Levy has not appeared in many films, but I expect to see her more in films.

The film was produced by Nickelodeon, which explains the humor of the film... which relies heavily on sight gags and toilet humor.  It is definitely not a kids film... but teens will enjoy it.

The film was funny, with a large cast of capable actors/actresses.  Jackson Nicoll, who portrays Albert, doesn't speak for the majority of the film, but still manages to deliver a solid performance and is the funniest character in the film.  Victoria Justice carries the film well, and is surrounded by strong comedy stars.  Funny, but could be better / cleaner.

Fun Size (2012) 86 minutes
Rated: PG-13 for crude and suggestive material, partying, and language
Director: Josh Schwartz
Starring: Victoria Justice as Wren DeSantis
Jackson Nicoll as Albert DeSantis
Chelsea Handler as Joy DeSantis
Josh Pence as Keevin
Jane Levy as April Martin-Danzinger-Ross
Thomas Mann as Roosevelt
Thomas McDonell as Aaron Riley
Osric Chau as Peng
Thomas Middleditch as Fuzzy
Johnny Knoxville as Jorgen