Inspector Gadget (PG, 1999)
common sense media says
Not nearly as good as the TV show.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie has commercial tie-ins, non-stop cartoon violence, and possible bad role models for children. Kids may want to imitate the evil RoboGadget, which scares a little boy by demanding money and threatening him with knives and other weapons. RoboGadget also burns down the town after yelling, "I'm going to kick some butt!"
Violence:
There are lots of battles between the good and evil Gadget, featuring limbs being ripped out and a disembodied talking head.
Sex:
No sex per se, but there does seem to be an undue emphasis on leering innuendoes.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The movie boasts blatant commercial plugs for Disney as well as Coca-Cola, Skittles, and M&Ms candy.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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kick buttowski ...
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
bad
one word stinks if you want a good show watch kick buttowski
it's on disneyXD.
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perfectionist
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
It seemed like it was just an advertisement for Walt Disney
The whole movie was slapstick and cheesy. I don't really like those kinds of movies, but it may appeal to younger kids.
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CSM Screen ...
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Great effects for a 1999 movie!
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okcmaxk
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
the movie is better
i like the tv series,but the movie is better.
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brodytrinceTV
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
that's a lot of fish, err i mean CRAP!!
even as a kid this movie bored me, and one joke which involves male body parts make way too edgy, i wouldnt mind but its disney, the car knows its in a disney movie, and the villain seems more like a tranny than a disney bad guy
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BlueEagle
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Better for a younger age group
I loved the movie when I was little, but now when I see it, it just looks cheesy and dumb. Little kids may like it. In the movie, they make a reference to an Indian man's "balls", and they drink champagne. Mr. Brown has a crush on Dr. Bradford, but only a little one. Lame effects for a 1999 movie, but what do you expect from a Disney movie. I prefer the 80s TV show of it.
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starwars reviewer
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Alright! Who gave Mattew Brodrick another chance?
Well... Where to start? Remeber that 1998 Gozilla movie? The one where you rooted for the stars to die? Guess who's baaaaaack! Our good friend Brodrick, here to ruin yet another remake with his incredible blandness! Hooray! Honestly, this movie had no worth. None. Just... Another Disney movie. Run away now. While you still can.
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rebma97
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Not very good
It's not a very good movie (personally). There were some attempts at humor, but it didn't really make me laugh. I didn't watch the TV show before I watched this so I can't really comment whether or not the TV series is better (I'm guessing it is).
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Tsion
parent of 15 year old
parent of 15 year old
A Wacky and Forgetful Jumble Made for Kids.
INSPECTOR GADGET is based on an old TV show that was a hit. I can't say which one is better, the film or the show, because I've never seen the show. But I've seen the film, and it was nothing like I thought it would be.
Security guard John Brown (Matthew Broderick) is injured in an explosion while on duty. Dr. Brenda Bradford (Joely Fisher) and others put him together as a machine full of strange and useless gadgets to save his life. Enter Inspector Gadget, ready to fight the evil Claw (Rupert Everett).
The film is pretty bad. It doesn't exactly crash and burn, but it at least crashes. The only thing that keeps it from burning is Rupert Everett's over-the-top acting as the villian. Not to say that his role is perfect art, but it's the best thing about the movie.
Violence is constant, with wacky inventions setting fire to things and smacking people. There is no language, but there is some mild innuendo between Brenda and Brown.
I can't really say 'highly recommended' on this one. I might recommend it if you're desperate for something to watch and have nothing better to do with your time. But if that's not the case: no.
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cam.t
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
realy good family movie!
i saw a preview for this in the movie section ot itunes store, and I had to see it! it is a realy good movie but there are a few questinable things,
1.there is alot of violence, inspector gadget gets in a car accident,claw gets his hand crushed (witch is why he got the claw), eivl gadget is equipt with wepon machine guns,bombs,saws,and other stuff, an old man is killed.
2.there is a little kissing.
3.penny dosen't always listen to her uncle by staying home and out of trouble.
4.claw smokes and charecters drink champane at a gala.
so this is a great action,comedy for abuot ages 9 and up!
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homealonefan123
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
perfect for all ages
there is nothing wrong in this movie.
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413804
adult
adult
Isn't all that great
This is a low point for Disney. Don't bother watching it if you are over the age of 15. It will just irritate you.
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