How the West Was Fun (1994 TV Movie) User Reviews

Good for kids

[wwjd1983ad · 6/10 · 16 January 2003]

I remember when this was on (it's been almost 10 years I can't believe it!) and my sister and I watched this quite often. I thought it was really good. When I look back on it, it wasn't that great of a movie, but kids most definately will enjoy it. It was made for kids.

best Olsen twin movie

[ccreekin · 6/10 · 21 November 2005]

My kids thought this was the best movie by the Olsen twins, and so did I. ("Little Rascals" is not really an Olsen twin movie, and we didn't like "It Takes Two" as well.) Its plot is predictable but plausible, with a touch of mystery and suspense. Martin Mull gives a fine performance as the bad guy. The western scenery is excellent: production values seem higher than most made-for-TV movies. I think this is as good as many higher-rated IMDb movies, but it lacks drug or alcohol references, so I guess many pseudo-adults can't appreciate it. One funny part is the way George (Ben Cardinal), a native American / Indian, keeps arriving everywhere via mountain bike before the horses do.

Not their best...

[deemish · 5/10 · 18 August 2000]

This is a cliche movie about saving a dude ranch from the evil developers! Recycled plot. Oh well. :-) The Olsen twins redeem it with their cheery faces.

Definitely, not the Olsen twins best movie but still...

If you are an Olsen twin junkie then you have to see this one anyways.

Oh please...

[jonm1998 · 1/10 · 1 May 2001]

Give the parents a break...this movie is sad moviemaking. If the Olsen twins had stayed young, maybe they would have more success on the silver screen. However, as they get older their acting skills continue to show that looks is all they have. And please save us from the acting on the adult's parts. They were obviously as bored as I was. I voted 1/10.

Awful!

[MovieAddict2016 · 1/10 · 12 December 2002]

This is quite an awful little film. It is slow-paced, stiff-acted and boring. Of course, considering the main cast are two twin eight year olds, that comes as no surprise.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen got fame from "Full House," an emotionally controlling and contrived television show. I always thought the "little kid" they had on the show was a bad actress(es). Now, they have spun off countless "mystery films" and cheap little straight-too-video movies.

I am surprised anyone thought these little girls had talent, but then again, everyone thought Macauley Culkin was great, so everybody will probably think these twins are the best ever!

1/5 stars --

John Ulmer

Missing a scene?

[almagirl · 4/10 · 1 November 2020]

Why is this copy missing a scene from the original movie? It's the dream sequence where they see the spirit of their mother and find their spirit animals... and it's missing?

Great for kids.

[kiwikyou371 · 7/10 · 4 January 2008]

This movie is great for girls when they are 10 and under which is a good thing because thats who it was originally meant for anyway. Although once your kids get older and they watch it .. it'll just be like everything else they used to love watching when they were young such as Barney or Zoom. Point in fact is that you'll only like it if your a 10 year old girl or younger. The action, suspense, drama, and comedy is all aimed for kids not adults or teens. I still find it amusing though but thats probley only because My sister and i use to love it when we were kids.

anyway i give it a 7/10.

My childhood

[abehrens-65384 · 10/10 · 24 January 2021]

This is everything a young girl needs in a movie! I can't wait to watch this with my kids.

I loved it now and my daughter loves it. Great family movie.

[brittanyford-04807 · 9/10 · 8 June 2019]

This movie is super cute and fun..I even enjoy it as an adult now watching it with my daughter. It's a classic family movie.

two little girls find out about there mother when she was a kid, and save the ranch from closing down,thanks to there mothers old diary!

[sarzzyhabbo · 10/10 · 9 May 2005]

This movie is brilliant. Mary-Kate and Ashley are so cute. If anyone say's this film is bad, they're wrong. this is definitely one for the kiddies to watch because i'm not sure if you adults will appreciate the plot of this movie. this is an excellent movie. Anyone who watches this will be moved by the thrilling story line of this movie. It's about two little girls who are asked that there mother comes to the ranch to try and save it, but there mother dyed a few years ago, so they go instead. they find there mothers diary in a hut that she made the last time she was there,then they save the ranch from being closed down by Bart. Bart wants to close down the ranch and make it into a theme park, but the girls manage to stop him. Please watch this film it is REALLY GOOD!!!!!!

Adorable

[kaitdwell91 · 10/10 · 2 October 2006]

this movie was really cute. I loved it! i watched it 2 times in a row..... I'm serious! MK and A are soooo cute in this. The outfits they wore were adorable. I really liked the music in it. this is a perfect family film. and it is really innocent. It makes one want to go live in Colorado. also to go horseback riding. it was soo cute with their moms diary! I loved it. Even if some of the movie was unrealistic...... HEY its a childish film..... its supposed to be fun and cute. I have always loved western films. and this one is a perfect film for the whole family. It reminds one of the innocent days. its what every kid dreams of. I loved it

I Liked this movie

[giggles_1_80012 · 10/10 · 3 October 2003]

The Olson Twins have fun in their movies and this is no exception. I thought that this is one of their cute movies because they like to add interesting facts and historical sites as well as cool locations. I like this one because this is a movie that you can have children get into without putting them to sleep. The girls bring fun and entertainment to the screen in which ever movie they make.

pretty good movie

[mum-6 · 4 March 2002]

This may not have been one of their best movies, but I still liked it. I'm a Olsen twin fan and I like all their movies, even their short videos. This movie was pretty good, and the Olsen twins did well. They are good actresses.