Although known within his family for having a very weak stomach and a strong intolerance for things icky, Billy tries to impress his new classmates by promising to eat ten worms. Another catch is that the bully and his friends get to prepare and cook the squirmy treats that Billy must consume. Naturally, there` are time limits and a bunch of rules only kids can appreciate.

Much time is given to the preparation and consumption of worms. And the youngsters in the audience will laugh, groan and make yucky noises at the appropriate times. Adults may get a little queasy. Coming in right about the pre-determined attention span limit of an hour and a half, this one is a sure hit with the elementary school crowd.

This one is rated for “worm lovers only”

by Mary Morgan is a member of the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association.