I hit FF a few times. The acting was wooden or overly exaggerated (I know, the 80's). a career military family makes no provisions in the event that both parents die? The kids are under 18 and they don't receive any substantial death benefits? The siblings are happy to be living in a barn? The list of improbable scenarios goes on and on. One can only suspend belief so far before it becomes ludicrous. The cheesy "Flowers in the Attic" was more believable. Skip this film.
Review of The New Kids
