Not Just a Goof

2024

Documentary / Family

6
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 100% · 11 reviews
IMDb Rating 7.8/10 10 505 505

animation

Director

Eric Kimelton Photo
Eric Kimelton

Top cast

Wallace Shawn Photo
Wallace Shawn as Self
Bill Farmer Photo
Bill Farmer as Self
Nancy Beiman Photo
Nancy Beiman as Self
Jim Cummings Photo
Jim Cummings as Self
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800.41 MB
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24 fps
1 hr 26 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by zkonedog 8 / 10

A Solid Tribute To A Film That Defined A Generation

Sometimes, there exists little corners of pop culture that are transformational for a generation. 1995's A Goofy Movie is one of those "pockets". Despite being a critical flop, the heartwarming messages and sheer entertainment value of the film helped born-in-the-80s-and-growing-up-in-the-90s kids navigate adolescence. Not Just A Goof Is a tribute to that legacy.For the most part, Not Just A Goof is a pretty straightforward "behind the scenes" doc. A lot of archival footage/interviews were recently discovered and put to solid use here. Granted, these are also the most "boring" parts of the doc, so to speak. The material is fine--there's just too much time spent on the technical "making of" film specs and less about legacy.Fortunately, there are enough highlights here to largely ameliorate those concerns. One is the segment on the music of the film. Truly remarkable how The Goofy Movie team somewhat stumbled into a group of musicians that made the songs of the film stand the test of time.Then, the last 20 minutes of the doc are absolutely riveting--as that is when the film's legacy is discussed. It remains somewhat unreal (to the fans and the creators alike!) that The Goofy Movie has not only achieved cult status, but even vaulted far above that to headline Disney expositions and becoming an out-and-out 90s classic.Truth be told, a bit more time could have been spent on "legacy" and a bit less on "nuts and bolts of filmmaking" and Not Just A Goof would have been even better. But as a card-carrying "Goofy Movie kid" through and through, it was still fun to recall that magical mid-90s period and recall how a classic Disney character transcended those roots and inspired a generation.
Reviewed by The_Jew_Revue 9 / 10

For the Fans

A Goofy Movie was always one of my favorite Disney animated films, but it never seemed to get the recognition it deserved. This documentary puts that into perspective for all fans of the film. It goes to show there is way more love for A Goofy Movie than anyone ever knew.The writer and director of the documentary did some great interviews with cast members Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden, the producers and mostly, director Kevin Lima. A Goofy Movie was a work of love by those who made the film, and it's great to see how much they cared. It's hard to believe the studio didn't have as much faith in the film even though it was based on a core Disney character.I was extremely surprised that Jeffrey Katzenberg was wanting Goofy not to have his iconic voice, but rather have him voiced by Steve Martin. How weird that would have been. I'm so glad they didn't go in that direction. And even though Katzenberg seems insane for that idea, he was still behind the film until the day he was fired.It's been 30 years since released and it's awesome to see what an impact A Goofy Movie has had on audiences of multiple generations and across all ethnic groups. It is one of the more memorable films of my childhood and I'm so glad it's still so popular.
Reviewed by moviebuffpayne 10 / 10

Not Just A 'Making Of'

I expected to hear some cool stories about the production of 'A Goofy Movie'. I wasn't ready for what I got; a vivid picture of a group of people given a project that was questioned by so many.'A Goofy Movie' is a certified Disney classic due to the amazing people behind it and the fanbase that came with time. And 'Not Just A Goof' is a love letter to all of them!If you grew up with that perfect slice of the 90s, then this wonderful documentary is worth the watch. And if you're at all a Disney fan, like myself, pair it with a viewing of 'A Goofy Movie' afterword. It was a whole new viewing experience!
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