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Mr. Magoo
1997 87 min United States of America PG 12+
★4.2
Comedy, Family
Director: Stanley Tong
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Description
Mr. Magoo, a man with terrible eyesight, gets caught up in a museum robbery.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$21.44M
Worldwide:
$75M
Starring
Leslie Nielsen
Actor
Kelly Lynch
Actor
Matt Keeslar
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Mr. Magoo is generally viewed as a lighthearted, family-friendly slapstick comedy that relies almost entirely on Leslie Nielsen's screen presence. While audiences often find it an undemanding and occasionally amusing watch, critics and fans alike agree that the film lacks the sharp wit of Nielsen's better-known parodies and is burdened by a lackluster, thin plot.
| Acting | Leslie Nielsen remains a charming and irreplaceable anchor who carries the film’s otherwise thin material. | |
| Humor | The humor relies on tired slapstick tropes and repetitive gags involving the protagonist's blindness, which often feel forced or overly absurd. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for its derivative, "Home Alone"-style simplicity and significant plot holes that undermine the premise. | |
| Acting | The supporting performances are polarizing; while some viewers enjoy the cast's commitment to the clowning, others find the characters to be frustratingly and embarrassingly one-dimensional. |