🎯 Quick Overview
Trailer
- Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Genre: Comedy, Crime
- Release year: 2006
- Runtime (length): 1h 38min
- IMDb rating: 3.7/10 (62K votes)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 11%
😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained
A criminal the size of a toddler pretends to be a baby to retrieve a stolen diamond, leading to wacky shenanigans and a very confused couple.
🍿 Little Man: Detailed Plot Synopsis
The Diamond Heist
Calvin Sims, a diminutive criminal recently released from prison, partners with Percy to steal a valuable diamond for mobster Walken. The heist goes awry, and during a police chase, Calvin cleverly hides the diamond in Vanessa Edwards’ purse. Vanessa, a successful executive, and her husband Darryl, are trying to start a family.
Posing as a Baby
To retrieve the diamond, Percy convinces Calvin to disguise himself as an abandoned baby and be left on the Edwards’ doorstep. Darryl, eager to become a father, is immediately smitten with ‘baby’ Calvin. Vanessa is more skeptical but agrees to care for him over the weekend. This sets the stage for a series of comedic mishaps as Calvin struggles to maintain his disguise.
Weekend with the Edwards
As Calvin spends the weekend with Darryl and Vanessa, he faces numerous challenges trying to retrieve the diamond while also dealing with the demands of being a ‘baby’. He encounters skeptical family members, embarrassing situations like bath time and breastfeeding attempts, and the growing affection from Darryl, making his mission increasingly complicated.
⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained
🎬 Cast & Characters
- Calvin (Marlon Wayans): A diminutive criminal who poses as a baby to retrieve a stolen diamond.
- Darryl (Shawn Wayans): A wannabe father who mistakenly takes Calvin, the criminal, as his adopted son.
- Vanessa (Kerry Washington): Darryl’s wife, an executive who is initially reluctant about having a baby but eventually warms up to Calvin.
- Percy (Tracy Morgan): Calvin’s dimwitted partner-in-crime who helps devise the baby scheme.
- Walken (Chazz Palminteri): The ruthless mobster who hired Calvin and Percy to steal the diamond.
- Pops (John Witherspoon): Vanessa’s father who lives with them and is immediately suspicious of Calvin.
💬 Memorable Quotes
- Darryl: “I’m gonna be a daddy!” – Darryl expresses his excitement and eagerness to be a father, unaware of Calvin’s true identity.
- Calvin: “Where’s my bling?” – Calvin says while trying to find the diamond.
💰Box Office
- Budget: $64,000,000
- Domestic Gross: $58,645,052
- Worldwide Gross: $104,003,322
💥 Little Man Reviews
Personal Review
Okay, let’s be real, ‘Little Man’ is not winning any awards. I went in expecting a silly, over-the-top comedy and that’s exactly what I got. Some jokes definitely made me cringe, but others had me laughing harder than I should have. It’s one of those movies you watch when you just want to turn your brain off and enjoy some mindless fun.
- Who would enjoy:
- “Fans of the Wayans Brothers’ style of humor”
- “Viewers who enjoy slapstick and physical comedy”
- “Those looking for a lighthearted and silly movie”
- Content warnings ⚠:
- “Crude humor and sexual innuendo”
- “Some violence and suggestive scenes”
- “Potentially offensive stereotypes”
Professional Reviews
- Rotten Tomatoes: “Little Man is a jarring mix of slapstick and questionable humor that fails to capitalize on its bizarre premise. The special effects are distracting, and the jokes are often tasteless.
- ReelViews: “While there are a couple of laugh-out-loud moments, Little Man relies too heavily on crude and juvenile humor. The premise is stretched thin, and the movie quickly becomes repetitive and tiresome.
Audience Reactions
The absurdity of the plot and the physical comedy were surprisingly funny.: Many found it to be a decent mindless comedy for a night in.
Overall Consensus: Little Man is a low-brow comedy with some funny moments but mostly relies on cheap laughs and a far-fetched premise.
Awards
- Razzie Award (Worst Actor)- 2007
- Razzie Award (Worst Screen Couple)- 2007
- Razzie Award (Worst Remake or Rip-off)- 2007
🛠️ Behind the Scenes
- “The scenes with Calvin were filmed twice: once with dwarf actors Linden Porco and Gabriel Pimentel together with the other actors, and once with Marlon Wayans alone wearing a green bodysuit against a green screen. In post-production, Porco’s and Pimental’s heads were replaced with Marlon’s.”
- “The bodies of dwarf actors were painted brown in order to match Marlon’s face.”
🖥️ How to Watch Little Man?
Little Man is available to rent or purchase on various platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies. Check your local listings for cable on-demand options. Availability may vary by region, so it’s best to check your preferred streaming service for current offerings.
🎥 Similar Movies
If you enjoyed Little Man, you might like these similar films:
- White Chicks (2004): Also starring the Wayans brothers with over-the-top humor and absurd disguises.
- Baby’s Day Out (1994): Features slapstick comedy with a baby getting into unbelievable situations.
- The Pacifier (2005): An action star has to protect children, resulting in fish-out-of-water comedic moments.
🛒 Little Man Related Products
- Little Man (Blu-ray): Own ‘Little Man’ on Blu-ray for a high-definition viewing experience, featuring extra scenes and behind-the-scenes footage.
- Wayans Brothers Collection (DVD): A collection of the Wayans Brothers’ most popular movies, including Scary Movie, White Chicks, and potentially Little Man, offering hours of comedic entertainment.
- Baby Costume: Dress up as the main character from Little Man. Great for cos-play or Halloween
- Little Man (Digital): Download and Stream ‘Little Man’ for on-the-go entertainment. Watch it on your tablet, phone, or computer anytime, anywhere.
🎧 Soundtrack
Little Man features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:
You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.
🤨 FAQ
Little Man was primarily filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. One specific location was 417 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, which served as the convenience store setting.
The filmmakers used a combination of techniques. They filmed scenes twice: once with dwarf actors Linden Porco and Gabriel Pimentel, and again with Marlon Wayans wearing a green bodysuit against a green screen. In post-production, Wayans’ face was digitally superimposed onto the bodies of the dwarf actors.
No, Little Man is not based on a true story. It’s a comedic film with a far-fetched premise about a criminal disguising himself as a baby.
The plot centers around Calvin Sims, a dwarf criminal, who hides a stolen diamond in a woman’s purse. He then poses as an abandoned baby to retrieve it, but finds himself bonding with the couple who take him in.
🔥 Bonus Content
Little Man Tries The Grimace Shake!
Okay, this might seem random, but hear me out! This ‘Little Man’ Grimace Shake video is going viral and I can’t help but wonder if it’s a weird, hilarious nod to the movie. Give it a watch—it’s so silly, you might actually laugh!
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