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Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever
- Review Date: January 12, 2011
- NR
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2005
Common Sense Media says
Wowzers, this silly caper is hampered by poor CGI animation.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there are plenty of explosions in this movie, many perpetrated by a character called Bomb Boy, who tells a kid that "crime pays." Most of the wackiness is slapstick in nature, but parents might find that the movie's weaknesses outweigh its worth.
What's the story?
Inspector Gadget (voiced by Maurice LaMarche) is looking for the evil villain Dr. Claw (Brian Drummond), who has escaped from jail, when he happens upon a gigantic dinosaur egg. When the egg hatches, the Inspector and his crime fighting gang try to keep it from becoming Claw's agent of world domination. Of course, Gadget bumbles his way through the investigation, but his many gadgets help him find his way out of desperate trouble.
Is it any good?
This addition to the Inspector Gadget franchise feels like an afterthought -- if simply because the CGI animation is so poorly executed. The gadgets look tired, the expressionless characters do nothing to help the mediocre dialogue, and the silly moments are ham-stringed by the stagy design.
The idea that Inspector Gadget is trying to recruit a giant dinosaur to help him with his juggling routine is zany enough to remind viewers of funny Gadget episodes. And Bernie Mac's guest appearance as the voice of the Gadget Mobile lends the movie a little professional credibility, but fans will be disappointed in this effort because it lacks the zip and vim of the TV show.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about villains. Dr. Claw is a villain whose face we never see. Does that make him scarier? Are there villains in real life?
Inspector Gadget bumbles through his days, trying to solve crimes, but much of his good luck has to do with his gadgets. What kind of gadgets do you have that help you?
Inspector Gadget uses his cell phone while he's driving. What could he learn from these tips on appropriate cell phone use?
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| Studio: | Lionsgate |
| Director: | Ezekiel Norton |
| Cast: | Bernie Mac, Jim Byrnes, Maurice LaMarche |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 66 minutes |
| DVD release date: | September 6, 2005 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
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