T-man1234
Not the best of Robin Williams performances when compared to his more classic performances (Aladdin/Jumanji), but still has his moments aimed at kids where they would class it as hilarious, but adults would class it as a little funny. Serious low blow to Clancy Brown's roles in films (Smith) as he was in one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time (Shawshank Redemption). The same goes for Will Wheaton when compared to his performance in Star Trek: The Next Generation. It has its moments of sadness but they are quite short as the film is classed as a comedy. Overall this film is easily seen as aimed towards kids as mainly all the moments are aimed at them but adults after a period of time could watch it for a nostalgia of their childhood.
Python Hyena
Flubber (1997): Dir: Les Mayfield / Cast: Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, Christopher MacDonald, Raymond J. Barry, Wil Wheaton: Flubber is green goo that bounces and stretches. Robin Williams plays a professor who creates the substance and it has the ability to render people or objects air born, which makes it difficult to control. There is a subplot regarding a student whom Williams flunked who just happens to be the son of someone they owe payments too. Formula plot mixed with stupidity with an ending that achieves the same affect as a kick to the groin. Director Les Mayfield creates a mess. He previously remade Miracle on 34th Street so now he is remaking The Absent-Minded Professor. Talk of machines with souls is unnecessary and laughable. Special effects are appealing but acting is terrible. Williams is basically rehashing old acts and his marriage ceremony scenes is actually offensive. Marcia Gay Harden is given the thankless role of girlfriend. Christopher MacDonald plays the villain, as if that is a surprise. Raymond J. Barry also makes an appearance as if this was some kind of grand career move. Wil Wheaton plays a snot nose little brat whom Williams must take down school wise. The special effects form many objects and fancy the mind with music but screenplay isn't quite so lucky. Pointless puke family crap that eventually turns to guck. Score: 1 / 10
SnoopyStyle
Phillip Brainard (Robin Williams) is the absent-minded professor. Chester Hoenicker (Raymond J. Barry) threatens to close the college run by his girlfriend president Sara Jean Reynolds (Marcia Gay Harden). He keeps forgetting to go to their wedding and she vows that this is the last attempt. His work with a new compound as an energy source can save their college. He has a mechanical assistant Weebo. His hated old partner Wilson Croft (Christopher McDonald) visits after stealing all of his ideas and now is after Sara. Chester's son Bennett (Wil Wheaton) is failing Brainard's class and he expected his father had already bought the grades. Chester sends his henchmen Smith (Clancy Brown) and Wesson (Ted Levine).There are a lot of good possibilities that don't pan out. Weebo is not cute and a bit of an annoying jealous brat. There is an uncomfortable man-machine love story. Also he has a flying robot. HE HAS A FLYING ROBOT! That is probably enough to keep the college going. Professor Brainard is not lovable enough. Christopher McDonald is too good at being creepy and I can't buy anybody even liking the guy. MGH is not likable either. There are too many broadly unlikeable characters. The Flubber itself is fun for a little while and Williams has good imaginary chemistry with an imaginary object. It allows him to have some physical humor. Although it gets very repetitive. There is only so much Home Alone slapstick that should be repeated. It's also very stupid that people saw the basketball game without figuring it out. This should be funnier but it's not.
Jared Reabow
This movie , i would say is an 8/10 it is both great for the family of all ages, and great for the lone watcher.I would have to say that anyone who hates this movie, has a dislike for a character or director as there is very little to criticize it for otherwise, it has a highish budget, which means it has potential and it delivers, so ignore haters and give it a go! The general plot is a clumsy Professor created a new life form made of flubber with strange properties, I cant really say more as it would ruin the plot. However i can say that children will love the film, adults will like the film and elderly will find it amusing, which in my books is good enough reason to buy.
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