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I saw this movie before reading any reviews, and I thought it was very funny. I was very surprised to see the overwhelmingly negative reviews this film received from critics.

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

I enjoyed A Goofy Movie. It's not a masterpiece, but it did two things which I admire. Firstly, it takes the suburban 90's setting and lingo from Goof Troup which it was based on and manages to make it feel timeless by mixing it up with enough character and story. It makes Goofy more human than we usually know him and Bill Farmer does an exellent job without making a completely different charater of the clumsy dog we all know and love. Those along with a nice soundtrack made this movie fully enjoyable, and as the story goes, it also offers a touching story of a father-son relationship filled with misunderstandings which may be filled with clichés, but pays of as touching. The animation was pretty, not something revolutionary, but had a couple of scenes where it made good use of itself to enhance certain feelings. A good movie for everyone who likes Goofy and wants to see more of who he can be as a family man.

In 2004 Walt Disney was announcing that was closing the Traditional Animation Department. Sixty years of paper animation, tradition and more than that, magic, was coming to end. "Home on the Range" became the last movie made with traditional animation. This notice was received by the longtime fans as a bomb. Claiming that the style was no longer attractive, Disney forgot the past and looked for the future. But it was not just the style that Disney leaves behind, but the soul as well. This review it's about a movie that belongs to the Disney Golden Age and focuses in a character loved by generations: the Goofy. The Goofy won his own series in the early of 1990 decade and also a son, Max. "Goofy Troop" made a great success with the kid and pre- teen public with creative stories and day by day situations. With the success, Disney decided to produce a movie focusing, only not in Goofy, but the relationship between him and his son that was not so developed on the series. But why I start this review talking about the Disney animation style? Just because "The Goofy Movie" it's that kind of film that Disney really doesn't can produce again, even with all the technology we have on these days. Directed by Kevin Lima, the movie was premiered on April 7, 1995 (in Brazil, the movie premiered on July 21, 1995) and made a good presence on the cinema raising more than $ 6,000,000 of box office on the first weekend. As a sequel of the series, the original characters come again. Max has now 14 years old and wants his own life without his father causing shame with his goofy way. He likes a girl named Roxanne, but don't know how to talk with her, freezing when the girl is close. After create a problem on the school, Goofy is advised by the school principal that he have to rethink how he's raising his son. Worried, Goofy decide to save Max of the electric chair, taking him to fish. And then, begins a travel of self-know where father and son will rediscover the meaning of fraternity, trust and love, even if the son grows up, he'll still be a boy for his father. This is the focus of the movie that has a simple and linear screenplay. A moral message at the end and followed by musical sequences closes the production. There's something new on this film? No, absolutely nothing, but this is exactly what makes difference. Sometimes it's not necessary produce a movie full of special effects, action sequences and all of these things. Sometimes, just a good and familiar story, with a soundtrack that really stays on the memory and charismatic and memorable characters really makes difference. And talking about soundtrack, "A Goofy Movie" has an incredible and memorable musical sequences. Performances by Tevin Campbell, music as "Eye to Eye" (I2I) and "Stand Out" is really great. Others, more slowly and sentimental as "Nobody Else but You" sang by Max and Goofy together have its presence. The final sequence when Goofy and Max really seen that the relation between father and son can really be fun it's beautiful and the stage performance with Powerline it's awesome likewise! But "Stand out" really stand out on this film! Twenty years. But unfortunately twenty years make a great distance between generations. "A Goofy Movie" with all its moral lessons and animation style has no place with the kids of these days. If you want feels the nostalgia of the old days, "A Goofy Movie" it's a nice choice. About the new generation, tries to show this movie it's a good thing, but it's possible that the expectation may be frustrated. But make a try, its praiseworthy! Styles that Disney really has lost of decade that cannot be forget. This is "A Goofy Movie"!

What made me suddenly come and write a review to a movie that released over a decade and a half ago? The answer is simple. This movie is sincere and touching, exciting and hilarious, tear inducing and magical. I remember seeing this as a kid and have watched it every year almost after that. It is one of those movies that you can watch again and again over decades and it will still be fresh, entertaining and lovely.This movie is a definitive example of great, beautiful emotion that captures you and tugs at your heartstrings with its pure relatable and touching emotional storyline. SPOILERS AHEAD: A story about a father and son duo on a cross country trip with different plans and a story of parent-child bonding and seeing each others perspectives. A story that had me in tears with its honesty and masterful as well as emotional storytelling. It has intelligent wit and humor as well as catchy song that i still find myself humming 17 years later.These days many animated films rely on the quality of animation but have a shallow story. This one, a great classic gem from the past, has lovely animation and a smart, intelligent and heart filled story that just warms your heart and has you in smiles and tears through out. An accurate depiction of father-son relationships and teenagers. One of those larger than life films i will see with my kids. They don't make fantastic, animated adventure films this great anymore. Very few live up to it.Saw it on TV and was reminded of its heart warming, action packed adventure filled with some of the greatest humor Disney films have ever incorporated. A fun magical ride for all generations and a classic whose status as one of the best will be cemented int he years to come. SOME of the greatest films of all time are underrated and this gem is one of them. A testament to when animated films had that something special, something very few animated films can regenerate these days.

When I picked this movie all I could think of all the great memories that came along with it. Starting off with the great music that was in it. The catchy lyrics from "After Today" and "I2I". I also still loved how maturity that could be found in this most simple parts. An example being with how Goofy reacts to finding out that Max, his son, lied to him. I love the way the worked in some light fourth wall jokes like having Donald Duck and Mickey join in on the song," All in All" while being lost in the middle of the highway to The little Mermaid light switch. I also enjoyed how the growth of relationship between Max and Goofy. Overall I loved this movie and hope it becomes a real Disney Classic. I also enjoyed the music video with Lou Bega doing the cleaned up verison of Mambo No. 5. In short,a great movie and wonderful DVD release to boot!