Mr. Magoo

Name: Mr. Magoo
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: December 25, 1997
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 18
Cast: Ernie Hudson, Jennifer Garner, Kelly Lynch, L. Harvey Gold, Leslie Nielsen

1997

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Overwhelming dislike based on 21 Critics

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Mr. Magoo

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Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | Release Date: December 25, 1997

Starring: Ernie Hudson, Jennifer Garner, Kelly Lynch, L. Harvey Gold, Leslie Nielsen, Malcolm McDowell, Matt Keeslar, Miguel Ferrer, Nick Chinlund, Stephen Tobolowsky

Summary: The myopic millionaire (Leslie Nielsen) defeats jewel smugglers in his usual bumbling manner.

Director: Stanley Tong

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 87 min

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92	#92 Most Discussed Movie of 1997

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TV Guide Magazine - Ken Fox

Instantly forgettable but fun while it lasts, Disney's live-action adaptation of the classic cartoon is an ideal action-adventure thrill ride for kids who may be a little too young for the latest Bond extravaganza. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Desmond Ryan

The jokes are framed by a silly plot about a missing jewel - a prize sought by assorted thieves and law enforcement types and unwittingly protected by Magoo. Of course, Nielsen saves the day, but there's no way he can save the movie.

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Douglas Bell

Like Mr. Magoo, after 90 minutes the audience still didn't see the point. [26 Dec 1997, p.C3]

Boston Globe - Renee Graham

Since a film like Mr. Magoo relies - literally and figuratively - on sight gags, they ought to be hilarious and razor-sharp. But the film's gags couldn't work their way through melted butter. [25 Dec 1997, p.C6]

New York Daily News - Dave Kehr

CRUSHingly unfunny. [24 Dec 1997, p.34]

Empire - Bob Mccabe

Nielsen's performance is truly dreadful, yet somehow it seems strangely fitting for the movie, which is unlikely even to engage the younger audience for whom it is so obviously intended. When even the outtakes you see over the end titles don't raise a single titter, you know you're in trouble. Read full review

Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman

With Mr. Magoo, it’s the filmmakers who seem blind. Read full review

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FilipeNeto

Aug 23, 2018

This film is inspired by an old cartoon character, Mr. Magoo, a nice old man who refuses to wear glasses even though he is myopic and who, because of that, gets involved in comic confusions from which he always leaves unharmed (mostly by pure luck). The plot revolves around the theft of aThis film is inspired by an old cartoon character, Mr. Magoo, a nice old man who refuses to wear glasses even though he is myopic and who, because of that, gets involved in comic confusions from which he always leaves unharmed (mostly by pure luck). The plot revolves around the theft of a huge ruby. Of course, given the comic and stereotyped kind of film and characters, I didn't expect a lot of verisimilitude on this plot, so I wasn't disappointed by it, but I understand those who has something to say on this. The lead character is played by Leslie Neilsen, an actor who has become a synonym for comedy and doesn't leave us disappointed. He is great at his work and manages to bring charm and joy to the character, making him enjoyable. Jokes are generally good but, after some time, we have already guessed what will happen. The rest of the cast does a fairly decent supporting job but doesn't have room for do much more. Villains are usually as clumsy as Magoo except for Luanne, a cunning and seductive villain played by Kelly Lynch.

The big problem with this movie is that it ends up being a guilty pleasure. We're laughing at a blind man, a handicapped person, and that makes us feel a little guilty and angry at the movie. The truth is that today it's fashionable to be politically correct, and I cannot think of a more politically incorrect character than Mr. Magoo, as lovely as he can be. The film itself seems to have this awareness, allowing the audience to guess the jokes before they happen and avoiding discomfort. Its super funny and has quality, but was punished by the public due to this feeling of guilt.… Expand

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