The Poof Point

Last Updated on: January 20th, 2024

The Poof Point (Disney Channel Original Movie)

“The Poof Point” is a Disney Channel Original Movie that premiered in 2001. It is a sci-fi comedy film directed by Neal Israel and stars Mark Curry and Dawnn Lewis.

The story follows the adventures of two scientists, Dr. Drake Parker (Mark Curry) and his wife, Dr. Ali Parker (Dawnn Lewis). They are working on a top-secret experiment involving a time-traveling machine in their home laboratory. One day, their two mischievous children, twins Dee Dee (Tahj Mowry) and Dexter (Raquel Lee), accidentally activate the machine. As a result, they become part of a time-traveling experiment gone wrong.

The kids discover that whenever they get angry, they start to age backward. This leads to hilarious and challenging situations as they try to hide their newfound condition from their parents and figure out a way to reverse the effects of the experiment.

As time progresses, the twins face the challenge of becoming younger and younger, which also causes them to lose their memories of their previous lives. To make matters more complicated, the time machine gets stolen, making it even more urgent for the Parker family to retrieve it and fix the situation.

Throughout the film, “The Poof Point” explores themes of family, responsibility, and the consequences of scientific experimentation. It offers an entertaining blend of comedy, sci-fi, and family drama that appeals to both kids and adults. The movie also features touching moments that highlight the importance of family connections and the love between siblings.

Overall, “The Poof Point” is a fun and imaginative Disney Channel movie that captures the spirit of adventure and the value of family bonds. It has become a nostalgic favorite for many viewers who grew up watching Disney Channel’s original movies in the early 2000s.



Additional Details

  • Movie Studio:
  • Year Released: 2001
  • Type of Movie: Live Action
  • Movie Platform: Disney Channel Original Movie
  • IMDB Link

Cast

  • Tahj Mowry: Edison Newton “Eddie” Ballard
  • Raquel Lee: Marie Curie Ballard
  • Mark Curry: Norton Ballard
  • Dawnn Lewis: Marigold Ballard
  • Jan Felt: Corky
  • Haley McCormick: Lizzie
  • Karl Wilson: Mr. Paul
  • Laura Summer: Computer Voice
  • Ryan Seaman: Gabe
  • Peter Van Dyke ad Edison’s Double

Crew

  • Director: Neal Israel
  • Producer: Don Schain

Movie Trailer:




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I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other sites include DMR and VideoGamesStats.com.