Just a few weeks back, shocking footage emerged showing Honey, I shrunk the Kids actor, Rick Moranis, being randomly attacked in the street.
Now, a New York City man has been arrested for sucking punching the iconic comedy actor.
Keep scrolling to learn more.
We all know and love actor Rick Moranis...
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But it seems that not everyone is a huge fan of his going by recent events.Something shocking happened to the eighties actor in Manhattan recently...
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And people just can't figure out why.Now, we all know that it's been a quiet few years for Moranis...
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But there's no denying that he is a Hollywood icon in his own right.But there's one movie in which we know him best...
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And that's the 1989 comedy, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.It's the first installment of what went on the be a popular franchise.
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The story centers around an eccentric scientist who undertakes a rather poorly planned experiment.As the title suggests, he shrinks his (and his next door neighbour's) kids.
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They end up just a quarter of an inch tall thanks to his "electromagnetic shrinking machine." And that's just the start of their troubles!The kids are accidentally taken out with the trash.
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They then have to embark on a treacherous conquest through the back yard, all in the hopes of making it back home.The cast was nothing short of perfect.
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But there was one undeniable star of the show - hapless dad, Rick Moranis.His role as Wayne Szalinski is perfect.
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And after the movie's release, it started to gain a cult following.And thus, a huge franchise was born.
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There have already been 2 movie sequels to the film - alongside a television spin-off and theme park attractions.All of these were successful.
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But nothing has quite matched up to the majesty of the original Honey I Shrunk the Kids.But, following on from his HISTK success...
Moranis retreated from the public eye as he wanted to dedicate time to being a full-time dad. "I took a break, which turned into a longer break," he explained.Shocking footage is circulating online which shows Moranis, now sixty-seven, being randomly attacked in the upper west side, Manhattan.
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It was reported that Moranis hurt his head, back, and hip in the attack and went to the hospital for evaluation.People on Twitter were horrified by the footage...
@BNONews Who the hell punches Rick Moranis in the head? He's delightful.— One of several Jeff Goldmans (@One of several Jeff Goldmans)1601651800.0
@BNONews Why do they always hit old people and run?— J.C. © Protect MAHOMES! (@J.C. © Protect MAHOMES!)1601653517.0
@BNONews Who would hit Rick Moranis? That guys like a national treasure.— 𝐴𝑛𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑤 𝐽. 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 (@𝐴𝑛𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑤 𝐽. 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑)1601651778.0
@SpringSteps @BNONews Rick moranis never hurt a fly. Hilarious guy, still watch his movies with my kids. He left ac… https://t.co/RopDp8DcBW— Frank Drebin inquisitor. (@Frank Drebin inquisitor.)1601656025.0
@ABC7NY Wtf ?! I can’t imagine Rick Moranis doing anything to provoke being punched. Nothing makes sense anymore !!— DianeB (@DianeB)1601653258.0
@ABC7NY There's a special place in hell for anyone who would hurt Rick Moranis. That's messed up!— ⭐️ANTIFA Ate My Homework!⭐️ (@⭐️ANTIFA Ate My Homework!⭐️)1601654649.0
@ABC7NY Rick Moranis gave up his acting career to raise his kids after his wife died. There are some truly heartles… https://t.co/vbKlUogcq5— You Should Have Voted For Jo (@You Should Have Voted For Jo)1601654466.0
@ABC7NY Who punches Rick Moranis? What kind of world are we living in?!?! I hope he's OK.— Kiki (@Kiki)1601654229.0
@ABC7NY Who would hurt Rick Moranis? 2020 you are terrible.— Brian Lynch (@Brian Lynch)1601654537.0
You can watch the full video here.
WATCH: Actor Rick Moranis punched in the head in unprovoked attack in New York City; suspect being sought https://t.co/NMpAEW3k47— BNO News (@BNO News)1601651659.0
Now a man has been arrested.
#NYPD arrested and charged Marquis Ventura, 35, with felony assault for sucker-punching "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" a… https://t.co/NDqWZzAdZk— Thomas T. Thai (@Thomas T. Thai)1605434207.0
NYPD have arrested a 35-year-old man.
Remember that story of Rick Moranis being sucker punched? They caught the guy. https://t.co/aloiSVrBSU— Tom Harrington (@Tom Harrington)1605410087.0
He was arrested on Saturday afternoon.
Arrest made in NYC attack against actor Rick Moranis, police say. https://t.co/iW2EvDAaDZ https://t.co/euyA8Lw9GM— WPXI (@WPXI)1605445202.0
He was arrested just a few blocks down from where the assault took place.
Police on Saturday arrested a violent ex-con and charged him with randomly slugging actor Rick Moranis last month o… https://t.co/v4d9MZKt3l— James A. Gagliano (@James A. Gagliano)1605409788.0
NYPD confirmed the news.
Thanks to an eagle-eyed sergeant from @NYPDTransit, this suspect has been apprehended and charged. https://t.co/cKtkgzc3vU— NYPD NEWS (@NYPD NEWS)1605395059.0
Thanks to an eagle-eyed sergeant from @NYPDTransit, this suspect has been apprehended and charged.Let's hope Moranis is making a full recovery.