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Gooby

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I've watched numerous children and family movies throughout my life, and 'Gooby' is one that sticks out the most. It's not because of the monster named Gooby's loveable smile, heartwarming jokes, or example-setting morals; instead it is the heartwarming moments Gooby spends with our protagonist, Willy, a troubled young man who is suffering from a mild form of schizophrenia. As we learn right away in 'Gooby', Willy has more problems than just his mental disorder. Willy's father no longer takes any interest in or spends time with him.

With an all-star cast consisting of David James Elliott (JAG), Eugene Levy (American Pie), Robbie Coltrane (Harry Potter) and up-and-coming young star Matthew Knight (My Babysitter's a Vampire) this movie is as can't-miss as it gets these days.

The kids will watch 'Gooby' over and over again, laughing at all the silly antics Gooby and Willy get themselves into, and the parents will laugh right along with them, soaking in all the clean, fun-spirited jokes that target both kids and adults.

I rented this off of On Demand from my cable provider for my 3 year old son. Although I did not enjoy it all that much, he LOVED it and has begged me to watch it over and over again. So, 6 months later and after repeatedly renting it from my cable provider, I am breaking down to buy it for him as he won't stop begging to watch it.

When Willie and his parents move into a new house the youngster is convinced that the place fairly lurks with evil aliens from outer space who are going to do him harm. Willie wants desperately for someone to save him. That's when Gooby shows up. A big, loveable, scruffy creature (who may just be as frightened of the world as Willie is of space aliens) to provide comfort and companionship to a beleaguered young boy. "Gooby" is a fully featured theatrical production starring Matthew Knight as Willie and Robbie Coltrane as the voice of Gooby. This flawless DVD edition of a thoroughly entertaining family movie has a total running time of 99 minutes and is very highly recommended as an enduringly popular addition to community library DVD collections.

It's a wonderful family film depicting the insecurities of a child made worse by new, unfamiliar surroundings and how a make-believe friend helps him grow up and gain confidence. Also, portrays busy professinal parents who love their child, but miss the most important element in their family - giving of themselves and time spent together rather than material possessions.

horrible movie. the only good thing about movie is the dad from american pie plays the elementary school teacher. i was tempted to actually buy this, than found it on netflix. so glad i didnt buy it.

Ok, first off, he's not a monster, although he's billed as one. Everywhere I have seen Gooby described, the word "monster" is used, but he is just a very large teddy bear. My children were expecting a monster and got an oversized stuff animal. I disliked how lots of the situations were handled and also thought the ending was unsatisfactory. I just wasn't happy with this one.

This was the first time I ordered from Amazon.com, received item as described,received in mail in a very quickly. DVD was very reasonably priced. I will be making more purchases.

Gooby was ghetto...enough said. A Definite must skip film. I know what somebody's getting as their white elephant this year!

I would recommend this movie for parents of young children, my daughter & I discovered this movie on demand & she loves it.

I got the dvd in the time it was stated it would be and in good condition as stated it would.
I would and plan on buying again from this seller again soon.