Now, I LOVE this movie, no mistake. When others criticize it, I feel sensitive about it and will defend it. Still, I thi
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — A Goofy Movie
angmc43 — 15 years ago(September 24, 2010 12:58 PM)
Now, I LOVE this movie, no mistake. When others criticize it, I feel sensitive about it and will defend it. Still, I think some parts needed improvement. Now, the major points of the story- The Max/Roxanne subplot, and father & son's bumpy road to bonding- are already perfect and need no improvement. However, what I felt should have been done:
-The resolution of how the Goofs escaped Bigfoot. One minute the beast is sleeping on their car-roof. Next they are at some diner. That needed some explanation.
-A 'Meanwhile, back home' scene of Roxanne & Stacy, excitingly waiting for the Powerline Concert. The two are gone for more than 50 minutes in the 78 minute film! Perhaps some "Somewhere out there"-type piece between the two lovers from their distant spots.
-The resolution to Pete. His direct hit to Goofy & Max's relationship was so powerful that a better comeuppance was needed than his spit-take. Perhaps have the Goofs heading to Roxanne's house, with Pete's RV in the way. Pete than comes out and angrily criticizes Goofy for still allowing that no-good son his way after all his trickery. Instead of Goofy standing up (he already did that at the hot tub), it's Max who confronts Pete, praising his own dad and telling Pete to mind his own business. Then Goofy supports his son, leading to Pete leaving in a huff. -
bigbadwolf666 — 11 months ago(April 08, 2025 02:39 AM)
The Point is that Mac is just an ordinary guy,
And because of that, he represents us.
Without strife, your victory has no meaning.
Without strife, you do not advance.
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RedSimba — 15 years ago(February 09, 2011 12:18 AM)
I also love the movie and think it's already great as is, but I like your suggestions though. Yeah, I always wondered how they escaped that Bigfoot predicament.
"Who's there? State your name, rank, and favorite brand of cereal!" -
ss5mmyers — 15 years ago(April 03, 2011 10:24 PM)
I would have made it a not as serious movie, more like the show and definitely more goofiness. Goofy didn't have much of his usual clumsiness outside of some of his driving which was inconsistent since he could drive perfectly at some times in the movie.
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bigbadwolf666 — 11 months ago(April 08, 2025 02:39 AM)
Yea but the length is perfect though,
And unnecessary,
Since she’s just Max Love interest.
Without strife, your victory has no meaning.
Without strife, you do not advance.
Without strife, there is only stagnation. -
oneie36 — 13 years ago(March 24, 2013 12:46 PM)
Hmmm, great question and suggestions, angmc43 and everyone else involved [= Honestly, I just wish it had a longer running time. Brevity works well for children, but this film doesn't even last an hour and twenty minutes! Although I wouldn't tweak what's already there, I'd still appreciate more. But on the bright side, sometimes I'll watch it twice in a row for the very same reason. Hahaha.
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mistershankly — 11 years ago(July 16, 2014 01:35 PM)
Completely agree on the Roxanne and Stacey part. It
s just like in the Disney version of Robin Hood, where Maid Marian just disappears after the "The phony king of England" song. I see some here say that this is A "Goofy" movie, so it should be about the Goofs. Fine, but dont put a girlfriend in there then and just leave her be for way too long. Let Max either have a girlfriend he`s completely absorbed in like he was in the beginning of the movie, or no girlfriend at all. -
crazyforblondes — 11 years ago(July 31, 2014 09:02 AM)
Honestly, I wouldn't change a thing. I preferred Roxanne being a mystery throughout the movie. We didn't know if Roxanne liked Max for who he was or if it was an impression he left on her from the stunt he pulled in the auditorium. It was a sweet moment when she revealed that she always liked him. I thought it fit nicely with the whole "be yourself" narrative.
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ralo229 — 9 years ago(December 11, 2016 09:07 PM)
I agree with most of your points, but another scene that kinda irritated me was the scene where Max found out Goofy was forcing him to go on vacation with him. I really enjoyed this movie too, but Goofy kinda irritated me. He finds out his son got in trouble at school and instead of talking to him about it and learning the whole story, he instead forces him to go on a road trip regardless if he wants to go or not or if he has any other plans. Max even brings this up, but Goofy just selfishly brushes him off. He even attempts to guilt trip Max into going with him by pretending to act sad. Seriously, Goofy. That's not good parenting. That's something a fifteen year old girl does to her boyfriend when he already made plans with his friends instead of with her. I know Goofy learns his lesson at the end and I guess it technically redeems him, but that scene still kinda pisses me off just thinking about it.
When the actual road trip portion of the film started, it was enjoyable. I'm just not the biggest fan of how we got there.