Product Details

• Actors: Leslie Nielsen, Kelly Lynch, Matt Keeslar, Nick Chinlund, Stephen Tobolowsky
• Format: Animated, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Paramount
• VHS Release Date: February 28, 1991
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301921976
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #339,523 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Someone got the rather inspired (but ultimately misguided) idea to match Hong Kong action director Stanley Tong with comedy stalwart Leslie Nielsen in this dimwitted live-action Disney version of the vintage cartoon, in which the very nearsighted tycoon bumbles his way into the heist of a giant, priceless ruby known as the Star of Kuristan. The result is an abundance of slapstick humor related to Mr. Magoo's visual impairment (prompting a brief protest during the film's 1997 release by the National Federation of the Blind), and a tired plot involving a lovely jewel thief (Kelly Lynch) who'll stop at nothing to get her stolen jewel back. Of course, Magoo manages to foil the thieves at every turn, even though he's frequently unaware of his unintentional heroics. This standard family fare from Disney (best suited for kids 12 and under) will probably play better on home video, but you'll have to watch and listen closely for the few gags that really pay off. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What movie are people watching?, March 17, 2009

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Michael A. Simpson "MAS" (santa rosa,ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. Magoo's Literary Classics: Don Quixote De La Mancha [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I'm not sure who's fault this is, but every Magoo movie that isn't Mr Magoo

(starring Leslie and co.)is getting those reviews attached to them. Right now I am looking at buying DON Quixote and sure enough, there is the review used for the live movie (again). Does anyone edit these things?

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magoo On DVD, July 17, 2007

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Longjohnbob "Bob" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr. Magoo's Literary Classics: Don Quixote De La Mancha [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I loved this Magoo series when I was a little boy and it aired in prime time on NBC Saturday nights. I only wish the series now was available on dvd so my young family could easily enjoy them and develop an appreciation for the classics. Please bring the entire series back on DVD. I am especially interested in Magoos TREASURE ISLAND, NOAHS ARK,CAPT KIDD, MOBY DICK, and ROBIN HOOD. The Don Quixote version is wonderful because it introduces young children to the characters and basic plot of this timeless masterpiece.Magoo is a star. What more dare I say!!!!