Dennis the Menace (film)

In 1993, Dennis the Menace was made into a live-action film produced by Warner Bros. It starred various actors ranging from Walter Matthau, Lea Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, and Joan Plowright.

The movie provides examples of:
"George: I think the little rat put mouthwash in my nasal spray and toilet cleanser in my mouthwash. Martha: Why would he do something like that? George: Must you ask?"
 * Aside Glance: It looks like Dennis is staring at us while playing dead so he won't be in Margaret's house.
 * Ask a Stupid Question

"Dennis: I bet I know what it is. George: I doubt that. Dennis: I bet it's your address.
 * Canon Foreigner: Gunther
 * Death Glare: "Don't embarrass me."
 * Dramatic Thunder
 * Booom* (George freezes in shock)"

"Martha: Weren't you a fat boy? George: I was husky."
 * Fantastic Slur: "Cheek-pinchers!"
 * Getting Crap Past the Radar: Dennis talked to Mrs. Wilson about the time his parents "wrestled".
 * While Dennis and Margaret are arguing over the merits of men over women and vice-versa, they start to debate on how babies are made. This ends when Joey starts laughing evilly, saying: "You want to know how?"
 * Gosh Dang It to Heck: George says "G.D." a lot.
 * Groin Attack: Averted, as a canoe fell from the ceiling of Mr. Wilson's attic, barely missed his groin.
 * Hey, It's That Guy!: Arnold Stang played the photographer.
 * And Doc Brown as the villain, Switchblade Sam.
 * Oscar Madison is George Wilson.
 * Lorraine McFly, Kathryn Fairly and Beverly Switzer are Mrs. Alice Mitchell.
 * I Am Big Boned:

"George (after Dennis told him he's been robbed, and made him miss the moment his flower blossoms): You're a pest. A menace. A spoiled, selfish little brat and I got no use of you. You took something from me that I could never get back. Something that means more to me than you ever will. I don't wanna know you, and I don't wanna see you. Get out of my way!"
 * Kick the Dog:

"George: Forty years down the drain!"
 * Although he does end up regretting it, and – upon learning that Dennis has run away and may be in the company of said burglar – even joins in the search.
 * Laser-Guided Karma: Towards a bitchy coworker of Alice Mitchell. She forces the latter into going on a business trip in her stead, despite the fact that Alice has a kid to watch over, on the basis that she "[has] a life." The movie ends with said kid, Dennis, getting her stuck in a copier machine.
 * Life's Work Ruined: The flower that took 40 years to grow and flowers for a few seconds... and no one sees it because of Dennis yelling at just the right moment.

"Dennis: You know, Mr. Wilson, you wonder why I'm not crying? If I'm not gonna be around my mom and dad, the only other person I wanna be around is you. George: I can't tell you how deeply moved I am."
 * Montage: "Don't Hang Up"
 * My God, What Have I Done?: George is guilt-stricken when he learns that Dennis ran away because of his tirade.
 * Not-So-Innocent Whistle: Dennis when he accidentally spilled some mothballs, on which George accidentally slipped.
 * The Password Is Always Swordfish: Switchblade Sam apparently figured out George's combination is his address.
 * Sarcasm Mode

"Dennis: You're a robber!? Sam: I'm a thief."
 * Screams Like a Little Girl: Dennis, when his hair is sucked into the leaf blower.
 * Strange Minds Think Alike: Both Mr. Wilson and one of Dennis' friends use their address as their combination for their safe and bike, respectively. Even Switchblade Sam figured it out.
 * Thief: Switchblade Sam

"George: I can't stand that kid! He's a menace!"
 * Title Drop: Sort of.


 * Too Spicy for Yog-Sothoth
 * Why Do You Hate the Dog?: Poor George.