How to Eat Fried Worms Movie Review

How to Eat Fried Worms is based on the popular kids' book that tackles some of the most talked about issues on the playground: love, bullies, the new kid on the block and the best way to prepare worms. Kidzworld checks out the film that's giving Fear Factor a run for its money.

How to Eat Fried Worms - Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me

Billy (Luke Benward) is proud of himself when he stands up to the school bully Joe (Adam Hicks), but the confrontation leads to a bet that will make or brake Billy - he has to eat 10 worms in one day without puking! As Billy manages to eat the critters one-by-one, he gains the respect of Joe's friends and a few new recipes for the unappetizing invertebrates.

How to Eat Fried Worms - Recipe for Success

This film is chock-full of close ups of worms being microwaved, boiled, deep fried and otherwise mutilated. He eats them in an omelet, with ketchup, with marshmallows - and even just straight up. Will Billy overcome his weak stomach, his self-doubt and the school bully to win the bet? Or will Joe's bullying continue to wreak havoc on the playground?

How to Eat Fried Worms - DVD Features

So how do you cook up a bunch of worms fit for human consumption? Find out on the How to Eat Fried Worms DVD when the movie's chef gives away his culinary secrets! On top of the cooking tips you'll also get some great deleted scenes, a gag reel and a making of the movie featurette.

How to Eat Fried Worms - The Bottom Line

How to Eat Fried Worms is a sweet movie with a few too many cheesy moments (which proves the point that worms aren't very tasty with cheese either). However, there is enough comedy, action and worm recipes to make the movie a worthwhile watch - and your younger sibs will probably enjoy it too. At the end of the day, the film teaches you an important lesson about the standing up for yourself and that - no matter how you prepare them - it's no fun to eat worms.

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