Synopsis
Mac and Me (1988) follows Eric, a wheelchair-bound boy who discovers a friendly alien separated from his family after their spacecraft crash-lands on Earth. Together, Eric and his friends must protect the alien, nicknamed MAC, from government agents while helping him reunite with his loved ones. The film is notorious for its blatant product placement for McDonald's and Coca-Cola, earning it a lasting cult reputation as a classic of so-bad-it's-good cinema.
Did You Know?
- The film is widely considered one of the worst movies ever made.
- MAC stands for Mysterious Alien Creature.
- The movie is essentially a feature-length McDonald's advertisement.
- A wheelchair chase scene was filmed at a real McDonald's.
- The infamous cliff scene was voted funniest movie moment ever.
Iconic Quotes
- Eric: 'He's my friend, and I'm not leaving without him.'
- Eric: 'MAC, you have to stay here. You'll be safe.'
- Debbie: 'Eric, that thing is dangerous!'
- Eric: 'He's not dangerous, he's just scared and alone.'
- Michael: 'Whatever that thing is, it wants to go home.'