Mr Magoo
1997
Comically myopic hero Mr. Magoo stumbles onto the big screen in this live-action cartoon. After Magoo (Leslie Nielsen, star of AIRPLANE! and the NAKED GUN television series and movies) inadvertently makes off with a priceless gem exhibited at the premiere of a posh museum, he and his bulldog sidekick, Angus, find themselves in .. Read more
| Starring | Leslie Nielsen, Kelly Lynch, Ernie Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky |
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| Director | Stanley Tong |
| Run time | 84 mins |
| Genres | Children, Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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In a squirm-inducing sop to political correctness, a title at the end of this live-action feature, based on the original cartoon about the lugubrious, myopic hero, points out that short-sighted people are not being ridiculed — which, of course, they are. As Magoo, Leslie Nielsen shows his limitations as a comedian: he barely raises a smile, let alone a laugh. The plot, about the chase for a stolen jewel, is pathetic. Did no one predict that this would be a turkey? That's real short-sightedness.
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Tedious live-action version of the briefly witty UPA cartoons of the early 50s, with some misfiring slapstick and ponderous jokes.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
A Child's Film
If you are thinking of watching this movie please do not hold any false hopes. This is a children's film for children.
The plot line is weak in adult terms and some of the humour purile, however with the summer holidays approaching those with a young family may find this movie a godsend on wet days.
The actors perform the slapstick humour well and whilst nowhere near academy award standard it did keep our seven year old entertained.
War and Peace it is not - Peace and quiet it may well provide! -
Most recent members' review
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Mr Magoo you fool
Well I was expecting something a little more from this film,Leslie Neilsen I thought was a great choice for Magoo but it just didn't transfer to film as well as I'd hoped for,Magoos dog was the star on the occassions when I smiled,definatley one for the kids but not anyone older than 9,ideal film to fall asleep to on a Sunday afternoon.
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