Or, at least, the neighborhood. Small Soldiers was directed by Joe Dante, whose resume includes Gremlins (1984), one of the better artifacts of that post-E.T. era because it had a cold edge of satire.

Remember Small Soldiers? The 1998 film from Paramount hasn't had anywhere close to the lasting impact as Toy Story, but it was a fun movie in its own right. If you have nostalgia for Small ...