Grotesquely over-rated

Rating: 7/10 (22 July 2000)

Deserves an academy award for editing. The story is simplistic, the acting one-dimensional and monotonous (Bruce is frustrated and bewildered, child is teary-eyed and nervous) and it has a single punchline. That punchline is held back by good cutting and direction and when delivered, has a fine impact.
Beyond that one-trick-pony device, it's more self-promo by Bruce Willis: "I've pretended I'm a streetwise tough guy, now due to boomer demographic shifts, I must pretend I'm a caring nurturer".
Is it worth two hours? Sure. Is it worth 8-10 bucks? Not quite, but it's better on the big screen than on video.