Debating which Disney animated film reigns supreme as the greatest of all time is a fool's errand, but if I was given a vote, I'd throw some love toward "A Goofy Movie." While it's not about a singing princess making her dreams come true or "Hamlet" but with lions, "A Goofy Movie" is a silly, heartwarming road-trip movie about generational differences and coming-of-age in a single-parent household. As a youngster, I very much saw myself in Max Goof (Jason Marsden), a rebellious teen constantly embarrassed by his well-meaning father and hiding his adolescent insecurity by performing. I distinctly remember sharing the second-hand embarrassment during the pair's excursion to Lester's Possum Park, imagining how I too would cringe out of my skin if my parents were that excited about broken, animatronic nightmare possums.
As I grew older, my perspective shifted. Re-watching "A Goofy Movie" as an adult, I couldn't help myself from immediately siding with Goofy.
As I grew older, my perspective shifted. Re-watching "A Goofy Movie" as an adult, I couldn't help myself from immediately siding with Goofy.
- 3/4/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
It's one of the tragic moments of adulthood. You sit down to watch a film you idolized in your childhood — and haven't seen in just as long — only to discover a far less magical or even entertaining experience. Luckily, that's absolutely not the case with the 1995 Disney classic "A Goofy Movie," which I recently treated myself to a rewatch of. I am happy to report that the movie is still as heartwarming and hilarious as I remember it. From the big laughs of the Bigfoot scene to the teary eyes I still get when Max and Goofy finally reconcile.
But from the very beginning, Disney had less than stellar expectations for "A Goofy Movie" compared to bigger features like "The Lion King" or "Pocahontas." In fact, it wasn't even developed by Walt Disney Animation Studios (then called Walt Disney Feature Animation) but rather by a subdivision called Disneytoon Studios that...
But from the very beginning, Disney had less than stellar expectations for "A Goofy Movie" compared to bigger features like "The Lion King" or "Pocahontas." In fact, it wasn't even developed by Walt Disney Animation Studios (then called Walt Disney Feature Animation) but rather by a subdivision called Disneytoon Studios that...
- 9/4/2022
- by Steven Ward
- Slash Film
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Animation has come a long way, from hand-drawn to stop-motion, claymation and 3D designs, and that’s especially evident in the progression of animated series over the years. While falling in love with an animated series may have more to do with beloved character arcs, illustrations and animation style can say a lot about when the series was created, or the cartoon category that it falls in. And with popular interest in streaming platforms surging amid the pandemic, it’s easier than ever to revisit your favorite animated shows.
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Animation has come a long way, from hand-drawn to stop-motion, claymation and 3D designs, and that’s especially evident in the progression of animated series over the years. While falling in love with an animated series may have more to do with beloved character arcs, illustrations and animation style can say a lot about when the series was created, or the cartoon category that it falls in. And with popular interest in streaming platforms surging amid the pandemic, it’s easier than ever to revisit your favorite animated shows.
If you’re unsure where to start, there’s no need to stress. Besides having plenty of different options to choose from, the subscriptions are pretty affordable,...
- 3/11/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
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