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This is one of the best Disney films I have seen. If you are young, you will fully identify with the characters, and if you're not so young, this film will make you remember many things you left behind. The expression of the characters is sensational, the music is very good, the screenplay is fantastic, and there are lots of intelligent cinematography effects used. I find it a little short, but I'm sure that children will appreciate that (as far as I can remember, I never was able to watch a long movie when I was a child). My final rating is 8-9 out of 10.

Goofy has always been one of my most favorite Disney characters and I always found it a shame he had no feature length film (like Mickey Mouse whom I really do not like that much). In 1995 though Goofy got his feature length film, but it took me until now to see it. It was not for rent here, but I was lucky enough to catch an English spoken version on it on German TV (films on German TV are usually overdubbed in German) so I was very happy to have caught it. I was not let down, neither by Disney, nor by Goofy. The movie was not as good as the Disney movies who are targeted for big audiences, but I still liked it quite a lot. The story was pretty realistic and good, there were enough laughs, but also some ‘emotional' moments. All in all, something of everything and something for everybody. From me, that gets a:

7 out of 10

I do not see why this isn't on the Disney classics list. It is well animated, well scripted, heartwarming and it has better songs than many other Disney films. It deals with Goofy taking his son Max out on a road trip after Max sabotages an assembly. Meanwhile Max wants to stay so he can go to his favorite singer's concert and go out with his crush from school Roxanne. When compared to almost every other Disney cartoon, this one has more emotion. You feel genuinely sad or happy when Goofy and Max are getting along, or when Goofy is trying. I actually felt sad when Max gets mad at Goofy for taking him to the Possom show. It's a great movie, and I highly recommend any fan of animation find it.

My rating: *** 1/2 out of ****.

This one seemed to pass without notice in the theaters which is what I figured it deserved, but upon seeing it some time later on video I was surprised at how much fun this buddies on the road flick really is.

Goofy is, for the most part, the lighthearted walking disaster we'd expect him to be. But surprsingly enough, he shows a serious range of emotion, and actually pulls it off. You really can sense his devotion to his son, Max, and you never have to remind yourself that Goofy would have ever been anything but a deeply caring father. It just works naturally as a genuine extension of his gregarious character. Max himself is believably adoloscent, primarily concerned with getting asked to parties and getting the pretty girl to notice him and hoping his father doesn't publicly humiliate him (which he does, frequently), until his dad forces him along on a fishing trip which becomes a test of conscience for the both of them. The movie mixes Goofy's classic slapstick comedy with serious drama and seems to know just when to switch gears to keep from getting too melodramatic or losing sight of the conflict at the center of the story. In the end, the dramatic bits feel surprisingly honest and human and the comedy is, as I said, classic Goofy schtick. It was made when Disney thought EVERYthing they did had to be a musical, but the songs here work into the story fairly easily, and a couple are even catchy.

The only sad part is that the age group which could probably stand to learn the most from it will unequivocally find it "uncool". Oh well, the younger set as well as more mature people who love to laugh will find it plenty entertaining.

When it comes to animated cartoon features, the delineating line is now almost as simple as "pre-Toy Story" and "post-Toy Story". Before that Disney-Pixar team-up cartoons in theaters were for kids and kids alone. Young kids, at that. What Toy Story proved, however, is that an animated flick could transcend that boundary and appeal to adults as well as children.

Just 6-7 or so scant months before Toy Story changed everything, A Goofy Movie premiered and largely got "lost in the shuffle", I believe. Had it dropped a bit later, perhaps it could have better captured the momentum. As it was, A Goofy Movie transfixed pre-teen adolescent audiences--including yours truly--for a (very) short time with its odd-yet-winning mix of music, humor, family relationships, and shenanigans.

For a basic plot summary, this story tells the story of Max (Jason Marsden), son of the infamous Goofy (Bill Farmer), going through his adolescence. Despite being extremely self-conscious of his appearance and gulp-like chuckle, he strives to win the attention of Roxanne (Kellie Martin). Just when things seem to be looking up on that front, Dad Goofy decides to take him on a weeks-long, father-son fishing excursion across the country. Max promises Roxanne he's going to the Driveline concert--the most popular band ever!--setting himself up for a tangled web of decisions and emotions out on the open road with Pops.

I know it sounds ridiculous considering this a cartoon starring Goofy, but I honestly believe this little film (about 78 minutes in total) could be watched 100 years from now and still have the same effect on viewers. I truly don't think this is a case of me suffering from "90s nostalgia" and rating this film higher because "I liked it as a kid".

The beginning of the film feels very much High School Musical-esque, with teen drama taking center stage. I don't care if it's 1995 or 2025, the concept of awkward teen boy trying to talk to/impress equally awkward teen girl is universal. The same can be said for when Max and Goofy hit the road together, as the tenuous relationship between pre-teen son and goofball father is once again ageless. Whether through great writing/directing or pure dumb luck, this movie stumbles upon a gold mine of relevant themes.

Like I said, if only Disney knew what they potential had at this point. No self-respecting adult would have willingly sat through this in theaters at the time (there was no precedent for that), and Disney had not yet figured out how to market such fare to wide audiences either. As a result, the movie gets sucked into a sort of "black hole" of quality content that had an extremely short shelf life.

The bottom line, though, is this: I watched A Goofy Movie while I was still in grade school and loved it. I watched it as a 33-year old adult...and still enjoyed it. All things considered, I view that as a remarkable achievement. Sadly, only those within a year or two (at most) proximity to myself will have any real knowledge/appreciation of this movie, but that set will show it to their children at some point, I can almost guarantee you that!

When I grew up I watched A Goofy Movie ritually, and it never ceased to entertain me. This is a great children's film and can still relate to today's kids. The humor is enjoyable, the characters are lovable. The music is definitely bearable, whereas with most musical animated films the songs can really grate on the nerves. Perhaps it's just because I practically was raised on this film that I enjoy it so much, but I have given it to my little brother and he loves it as well. It's a great experience for any kid and shouldn't be missed. It's even a little fun for adults, and I am not ashamed to say I still enjoy it as well. A Disney classic! 10/10

Max is constantly embarrassed by his father, Goofy. Now considering that Goofy is a complete idiot and major dork, you can understand Max's feelings about this. But Max is no prize either...he's a teenager!! Plus, to impress a girl, he lies and says that he's friends with a famous singer and will be at the big concert in Los Angeles. The film is about their road trip across America...and Goofy has no idea that Max wants to go to the concert. So, instead, he's planned a LOT of lame vacation stops....all the types to make teens cringe.

I really liked "A Goofy Movie" but cannot see giving it a score higher than 7. The reasons were that the movie featured Pauly Shore as one of Max's friends....and frankly, ANY Pauly Shore in a movie is too much. Additionally, the film simply was an extension of the television show...and looked much like a TV show. But, on the positive side, it really, really had a lot of heart and had a lot of real issues in the film--such as a father having a hard time letting his son grow up as well as how tough it is to be a teen...with all that angst, uncertainty and goofiness. Well worth seeing...warts and all.

OK, I'm a grown up man and I love this movie. I know I have kids but shouldn't I want to watch grown up films? Maybe this is actually just a good movie that adults and kids alike can enjoy.

This is a well underrated full-length cartoon movie about Goofy taking his son Max camping for the summer vacation. You know what Goofy is like from his appearances in Mickey Mouse films and the name Goofy sums it up. To make things more interesting, Max is wanting to be the cool kid in school and his dad is an embarrassment.

The trek across the States in Goofy's little car and all the madcap things that happen to them reminded me of the original "Vacation" film only for kids and a little funnier.

The music in this film is excellent. Some of the tracks could have been singles in the charts in their own right. Maybe not nowadays though.

If you have kids then they will love this film. If you don't have kids go to the video shop, hire it out and pretend it is for the kids.

Believe it or not, this is a good movie. It's kinda weird... but in a good way. The music in this movie kinda sucks, but that's my biggest complaint.

I'll get it out of the way - this film is the most mid-90s thing I have ever seen. The fashions, music, language and animation style are like a veritable time capsule. If I had watched this as a child, I probably would have liked it. I can see a lot to like about it - the scenes are exciting, the protagonist is relatable and his relationship with his father is emotionally engaging. However, there is too much that lets it down. The pacing and plot are very scattershot with a very jumpy feeling that never really focuses on one thing. Most importantly, the plot progression gives the rather dubious impression that dishonesty ultimately pays off, undermining the supposed heroism of the protagonist.

I remember the old Goof Troop show when I was a kid. It was fun but perhaps a too well " Goofy" for me now. It was a cartoon after all, and when I heard about this movie I thought this would be the same. Boy was I wrong.

This movie truly reaches out for kids, teens, and adults. The whole plot revolves around Max trying to get the girl, making a name for himself, and well not trying to be a complete Goof. So he does what all kids in real life do, well more or less. Basicaly he holds a little surprise concert in the middle of an assembly, with him starring as the schools favorite singer Powerline. Well he gets Roxanne's attention, but also that of his father who thinks maybe he should spend a little more time with his son, making sure Max will turn out to be a good kid.

(The characters)

Goofy Its good seeing Goofy trying to be a real parent. To me in Goof troop he was more like Max's older friend. Though Goofy doesn't seem to be as goofy as he was on the old cartoons, this shows something of a better side him. Trying to be a good father, who just wants to be part of his son's life.

Max Well he's a teen now, and he certainly shows it. Really all he wants is an easier life. Plus to get the attention and heart of that one girl. I think he truly has the most character development of the entire cast. Making things right in the end with his dad and Roxanne.

Pete/PJ Nice cameo characters, its also nice to see Pete and Goofy acting as better friends. PJ really hasn't changed much but these two truly have some of the best lines in the movie. One thing is I don't get why everyone's all confused on Pete's wife and daughter. He said in the store that he's taking PJ camping to strengthen the father/son bond. So its obvious that Peg and the girl are still at home doing their own thing.

Roxanne Ahh that popular girl that steals the heart of Max. She seems like an interesting girl however she gets really little screen time, well not counting the visions Max keeps getting of her. I kinda wish she was in it more, so we could learn a bit more of her character. Well maybe if they do A Goofy Movie 3. Big Foot 3 words Funniest Character Ever!

Music The Powerline songs really have to be my favorite. You don't hear R&B like this anymore. Of course I also like some of the instrumental pieces as well. Not to mention the "After Today" these songs really wanna make you dance more then just sing. I'm even thinking about getting the soundtrack.

This movie really needs to be seen to get its true impact. Doesn't matter how old you are, hey I'm 17 and I think its great. So if your interested in a good family movie, or just want some humor and a good story, then this is the Disney movie for you.

Max, the little eleven-year-old on Goof Troop, that's not him in this he's grown up, and this is not what I excpected, it's a rare movie they don't make often. The theme here is old-fashioned dad growing up in the 60's meets your typical 90's teenager. Max is a teenager in this movie after trying to impress Roxanne, the girl of his dreams by performing a Powerline concert with him without telling anybody, something that has great imagination. He gets busted and is threatened to get put in the electric chair so Goofy decides to take him on a fishing trip to Idaho. The films got great music that I enjoy listening to on tape. Max later changes the map so they can go to the Powerline concert in La cause he couldn't see it at the graduation party he had to miss. I can relate this movie to how we all fell sometimes as teenagers. Max is mean spiritted, and tries to avoid being around his dad, and is embarresed by him and slams him for being so old-fashioned and clueless to the teen culture. He evolves towards the end, and changes and is nicer and learns to appreciate and like being around his Goofy dad and except him. In one scence at the possum park Max almost says my life's a living hell but gets cut off by a possum which I got laughs from him decking the Chuckee Cheese like thing trying to Cheer him up in a geeky friendly way. The theme is an odd couple a 90's teen stuck with a goofy old-fashioned dad. This is one of the funniest, best Disney movies ever. There's plenty of slapstick comedy like on Goof Troop.

this first feature length film starring Goofy is not too bad.it has it's funny moments,to be sure.but it also gets a bit schmaltzy at times.and there are too many musical numbers for my taste.still,a couple of the songs are catchy.and though i didn't find it riotously funny,i will say there's e a scene near the end which is very funny.overall,though i'd say it's amusing straight through and certainly very entertaining.and there's even a lesson in it for the kids.it's worth the watch at least once,especially if you catch it on TV or as a cheap rental.whether it's worth a purchase or not is up to personal tastes.but for me,A Goofy Movie is a respectable 6/10

Goofy, a very famous character, was introduced in Mickey Mouse cartoons in the early 1930's, but finally got his own full-length film over sixty years later, this 1995 movie featuring characters from the short-lived early 90's TV show, "Goof Troop". I remember seeing some of "A Goofy Movie" in my school gymnasium within the next few years after its release, but never saw it all until 2007, when I decided to rent it. When I first watched this Disney feature from beginning to end, I thought it was very good around the beginning (what I had remembered seeing before) and went downhill after a while, but was good overall. Since then, nearly three years have passed, but I rented it again last week for another viewing, and it may have improved just slightly this time.

On the last day of school before the summer holidays, Max Goof, the teenage son of Goofy Goof, has a crush on a girl at school named Roxanne, and wants to impress her. His friends, PJ and Bobby, help him put on an unexpected concert at the school assembly that day. This wows the students, including Roxanne, and makes Max popular with the school, but Principal Mazur is not happy about this interruption, and the three of them end up in his office. It appears Max has won the heart of Roxanne, as his love interest agrees to go to a party with him, where the attendees will get to see the Powerline concert in L.A on TV. However, Goofy receives a call from the principal, who exaggerates what Max did, and warns the Goof father that his son could end up in the electric chair if he doesn't change his ways! Obviously not wanting this to happen, Goofy decides to take his son on a summer fishing trip to Lake Destiny, Idaho for some father/son bonding, which means Max won't get to attend the party. Before they leave town, the teenage Goof lies to Roxanne, telling her that his father is taking him to the Powerline concert, and he will be joining the artist onstage! The trip turns out to be horrible for Max with his father's antics and their conflicting personalities, and it obviously isn't likely that his girlfriend actually will be seeing him on TV at that party!

I'm not sure what I think of the dream sequence at the beginning, but after that, it's usually pretty entertaining. There are occasional unsatisfactory gags, some around the beginning involving Bobby and his love for cheese, and the kid's "Dork and Dork Junior" comment at the possum-based amusement park is another low point (I don't know if that's supposed to be funny or not), but as a comedy, the film usually works. This is often because of the lovable Goofy's antics, and the funniest part might be the car radio scene. The animation and some of the characters also help the quality of the film, and the same goes for the well written story. None of the songs are among the Disney classics, but they are decent enough. As funny as "A Goofy Movie" can be, it's not all for laughs. The film eventually becomes touching, and it's a story with morals. Towards the end of my second viewing, I wasn't sure whether the feature was a 7/10 or 8/10 in my book, with all the things there are to like, and I'm still not sure.

The release of this movie was followed later the same year by the release of another animated Disney feature, and sadly a far inferior one, "Pocahontas". "A Goofy Movie" cannot match "Beauty and the Beast", "Aladdin", or "The Lion King", three more popular 90's Disney flicks which preceded it, but it's much better than the company's other traditionally animated feature from 1995. I saw "Pocahontas" in the theatre, and even as a kid, I was not very impressed. Not much changed when I watched it again a couple of times, over a decade later. And yet, it seems more people have seen that mediocre film than "A Goofy Movie" (I didn't even know about this feature during its theatrical run), and I really think this earlier 1995 Disney release deserves more recognition. It's not a masterpiece and may be a bit more entertaining for kids than adults, but I think it still has enough for an adult viewer who likes this type of film.

A Goofy Movie ranks upon my top 5 favorites. It gives an accurate representation of adolescent life in an uplifting, comedic, and often heartwarming fashion. The animation is good, the songs are great, the screenplay is superb, the voices fit each character perfectly (Especially Max's. Good job Mr. Marsden!) and many nice cinematic effects are included. This "kids" movie is a real treat to the older, and, at times is symbolic of deeper messages. A real winner that should be in the hands of any Goofy, Disney, or movie fan, for that matter!

Perfect, it's cartoon. The music is awesome. It's perfect, funny, and clever. A must see even though your not a fan of Disney or cartoons this one just pulls you right in. Max is such a cool kids. It gives a good message. It tells you how some people act. How lying is bad. How there are consequence's for your action. You have to watch this movie even though your not a Disney fan or you are just not into cartoons. Is good for both teens and children of any age. Adults will find it suitable. Just please go out and rent this movie. Its So Funny. I gave this movie a 10 out of 10 stars. I will never ever let so one borrow my VHS because a movie this good must be valuable one day.

When Max makes an preposterous promise to a girl he has a crush on, his chances to fulfilling it seem hopeless when he is dragged onto a cross-country trip with his embarrassing father, Goofy.

Goofy was always a secondary character, ranking behind Mickey and Donald, as well as Minnie. He edges out Daisy, but that's only because she has never really been developed. But with "Goofy Movie", he finally gets his due, even if he still has to be second fiddle to his son. (The movie conveniently ignores how Goofy had a son.) The film is fun, and really captures the 1990s. This is both a strength (nostalgia) and a weakness (Pauly Shore). What is odd is that I think we are supposed to identify with Max, but we actually identify more with Goofy himself, as Max comes off as rude, boastful and disrespectful.

I never though that this movie would be any good, until I saw it on Cinema when I was little. I didn't remember this movie to be that good until I re-watched it as an adult.

This movie capture the relation between father and son perfectly. On one side you have a typical child having a crush on a girl as he tries to act cool and draws her attention in every opportunity, and on the other side is the most uncool father a child would ever wish to have that could ruin his reputation in an instant. Max values "coolness" greatly and tries to sever any relation he has with his goofy bloodline (even though his bloodline is occasionally catching up to him in the form of embarrassing Goofyish trademark subconscious laughs). Goofy on the other hand is the caring father, that is oblivious of the worlds recent trends, have no idea what being cool is or how his action can damage his son's reputation, and believe that every experience he had at his younger years, will work just as well on his son. Thus begin an journey where Goofy will learn to respect his son and realize that not two people are the same, and Max will have to accept and learn to appreciate his father for what he is.

Also worth to note is that there is no main villain in this movie. Disney's traditional antagonist Black Pit plays an important role, but he never does anything bad, he does't sabotage the heroes's goal in any way, he don't wish bad for them, he does't get punished in the end, he even tries to help the occasionally with advices that he thinks are good. His role in the story is to represent a different opinion of how a father should interact with his son, and even though he is presented as the bad example, there is no solid proof that his model is entirely wrong.

This movie could had worked as well with any random cast of characters, but for some reason Disney threw goofy in those shoes, and that was both good and bad. On the good side, Goofy's recognizably goofy and slapstick personality fits perfectly the uncool father, without making him annoying to the viewer. On the bad side, most people thought of this movie as a long Goofy cartoon and it didn't get the recognition it deserves.

The movie designed to entertain and teach equally to both the child and the parrent. You should give it a shot.

Not one of Disney's best films and it bombed in the box office tho has become a cult fav. I enjoyed this film more when I was a kid and teen tho watching as an adult the plot is thin and annoying. Some of the songs are fun tho some are forgettable. Overall it's a forgettable Disney film tho it has its moments.