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''Dennis the Menace'' (released in the United Kingdom as ''Dennis'' to avoid confusion with an identically named character) is a 1993 live-action American family film based on the Hank Ketcham comic strip of the same name. This, however, is not the first live-action ''Dennis the Menace'' film: The first live-action film to feature Dennis was ''Dennis the Menace: Dinosaur Hunter'', which premiered on television in 1987. The film was directed by Nick Castle, written and produced by John Hughes, and distributed by Warner Bros., which released the film under its Family Entertainment banner. It concerns the misadventures of a mischievous child (Mason Gamble) with a cowlick and a grin who wreaks havoc on his next door neighbor, Mr. Wilson (Walter Matthau), usually hangs out with his friends, Joey (Kellen Hathaway) and Margaret (Amy Sakasitz), and is followed everywhere by his dog, Ruff. Jeannie Russell was the only member of the original television show's cast to appear in the movie. A direct-to-video sequel called ''Dennis the Menace Strikes Again'' was later released in 1998 without the cast members from this film. The film was also followed by a Saturday morning cartoon series called ''All-New Dennis the Menace''. ==Plot== Dennis Mitchell is a five-year-old boy who lives with his parents Henry and Alice, and is the bane of next door neighbour, George Wilson's existence. George, falls ill after consuming the incorrect dosage of prescription drugs. Dennis attempts to fling an aspirin pill into George’s mouth with a sling shot. This attempt fails and George gags, and spits out the pills. When they arrive, Dennis, Joey, and Margaret venture into the woods to an abandoned tree house and intend to fix it up. Later, while getting paint from a high shelf in the garage, Dennis tries to grab his slingshot, which was taken away from him, accidentally spills paint on the ground. He fervently attempts to vacuum it up. Next Dennis is sent to another set of babysitters; Polly and Mickey. Devilishly Dennis fools them into scorning George, framing them to believe that he was behind the door. Dennis is therefore luckily escapes the consequences of spilling the paint. Meanwhile, a burglar named Switchblade Sam arrives in town and begins robbing houses, as well as striking fear into the children that he meets. Dennis’ parents are frustrated that no one while care for him while they’re away on business. Sadly, for George, he and his wife Martha are charged with the task of caring for the troublesome boy. Martha loves Dennis as if he were her own son. Alternatively, George is further irritated by him spilling bath water on the bathroom floor, replacing his nasal spray with mouthwash, and his mouthwash with toilet cleanser, and even releasing the dog; Ruff into the house. While under their care, Dennis figures out the code to George’s safe containing his prized gold coins. Fortunately for George he is selected to host the Summer Floraganza. He has been growing a rare night-blooming orchid for forty years especially for the event; Despite the investment the flower dies shortly after blooming. Alice’s flight is delayed by a storm and Dennis remains for the night of the orchard’s blooming. Dennis is inside when he hears Switchblade Sam robbing the house, he goes downstairs and finds George's gold coins missing. Just as the flower is to bloom Dennis distracts the viewers and they miss its brief blooming span. Irate George chastises Dennis, causing him to flee on his bike. On his travel Switchblade Sam abducts Dennis. Dennis’ parents learn of his absence and contact the authorities and friends to search for Dennis. George joins them, as he now feels intense guilt. Dennis unintentionally defeats Switchblade by handcuffing him with a rope. He returns to George's house the next morning with Switchblade Sam in his wagon, having also recovered George's gold coins. Sam is also taken into police custody. Dennis and George make amends, and the Mitchells and Wilsons are also on better terms. That night, George explains that he's learned some things about children: "Kids are kids, you have to play by their rules. If you can't do that, you're headed for trouble. You have to roll with the punches. You have to expect the unexpected." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dennis the Menace (film)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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