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Inspector Gadget

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Original title

Inspector Gadget

Year

1999

Running time

78 min.

Country

United States

Director

David Kellogg

Screenwriter

Kerry Ehrin, Zak Penn. Franchise created by: Jean Chalopin, Bruno Bianchi, Andy Heyward

Cast

Music

John Debney

Cinematography

Adam Greenberg

Producer

Walt Disney Pictures, Caravan Pictures

Genre

Sci-Fi. Comedy | Robots. Family-friendly. Movie Based on TV Series

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Inspector Gadget

Synopsis

Based on the popular 1980s cartoon series of the same name. Matthew Broderick plays the bumbling title character who, after being blown up in his car by the evil Dr. Claw, must become a guinea pig for an experimental program designed to create bionic police officers in order to survive. There he is endowed with 14,000 helpful gadgets by a beautiful scientist, such as a hand that doubles as a phone, giant spring-mounted legs, and a helicopter that pops out of his fedora. Gadget vows revenge on the evil Dr. Claw, but is more Inspector Closeau to really do much damage, so his daighter Penny and her trusty mutt make sure the good inspector gets a helping hand when he needs it.

Critics' reviews

"Perhaps younger kids will like it more (...) Rating: ★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"The movie, based on the TV cartoon series, is exceptionally pleasant, and there's just enough humor to make it enjoyable for adults. And last but not least, Broderick is perfectly cast"

Desson Howe: The Washington Post
"Feels like a demonstration reel for toys, action figures and future DisneyQuest installations"

Marc Caro: Chicago Tribune
"While it is a spectacle of animatronics, digital graphics and other special effects, the actors are never overwhelmed by them"

Bob Graham: SFGATE
"In the end the elaborate gimmickry of Inspector Gadget cannot conceal its very ordinary storytelling"

Lawrence Van Gelder: The New York Times

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Inspector Gadget

1999

David Kellogg

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(11,057)