1 Colorized?
I remember seeing this in color on Disney or TBS (I forget which) They should've used that version. If you think colorizing is a peccatto, then just turn the saturation on your TV/Display down to 0! :)
Good to see it on DVD!
2 More Fun from Disney
While Son of Flubber hasn't achieved the same status as a classic that it's predecessor has, it's got the same charm and lighthearted fun.
Fred MacMurray and the rest of the cast return and deliver. The characters have continued to grow, and the actors are very comfortable and convincing in them.
Professor Ned Brainard captures your sympathies even as you laugh your way through his struggles.
The script for this movie lives up to the original, and doesn't fail to entertain.
3 Very Disapointing DVD Release
If you loved Disney's "The Absent Minded Professor," than you will love "Son Of Flubber." While this sequel isn't better than the first, it is a good companion to it. I have found the kids under age 9 get bored with this movie, probably because it is in black and white. This film follows the same safe formula used in the first film, but there is something fresh and new about it that sets it apart from it's predecessor. The storyline is that Professor Branard's invention of Flubber has been confiscated by the government, leaving him and his wife pennyless. By using Flubber gas, he is able to make a gun that can control the weather, however it dosen't work according to plan. After a fight, his wife leaves him. Without funding, Medfield College will have to shut down. So when his invention gets him into trounle with the law, he tries to save the college and his marriage by helping the football team win their last game.
This DVD release is very disapointing. Disney has restored the picture so that it looks almost as good as it did when the film came out, but they released it in fullscreen. This is the kind of film that needs to be viewed in it's original widescreen aspect ratio, because there are a lot of newspaper articles and you miss somw of the headlines. It is real frustrating trying to figure out what it says. The special feature is a photo gallery which includes original promotional material, behind the scenes photos, and advertisements for toys.
"Son of Flubber" is sutible for the whole family, but it dosen't have enough to keep the little ones interested.
4 Hilarious Classic Film
This is a great classic hilarious movie. It will have you laughing at the causes and effects of the proffesor (Fred MacMurray). This movie is a great movie for anyone, young or old. Families would enjoy watching this movie. For it is a movie that everyone can enjoy.
5 A very good classic Disney Film
I have seen all the flubber movies, and this is probably the best one of them all. I highly recommend this title if an individual is looking for a great classic film, or a great family film. It is filled with humor and heart, just like all the old Disney movies
