Hey guys! Gerawallstar here and I am here to do a review of A Goofy Movie, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this month as it was released in April 1995. I really loved this movie. It was part of my childhood, and it holds up even more to this day.
Story:
The film is about Goofy and Max heading on a road trip while having a complicated relationship with each other. Gee, I haven’t seen that type of movie before. But all seriousness, the way this story is told is phenomenal. It is one of those movies that tells a very repetitive storyline, and does a good job making it the focus between Goofy and Max. This story is outstanding with the wacky adventures Max and Goofy go to, and with how their relationship is tested through and through. There are also a lot of funny moments i.e the scenes between Goofy/Pete and Max getting humiliated. Poor Guy. I loved the fight scene between Max amd Goofy. I loved the performance of Powerline, and the sweet ending. The story is a story done before but done very well in it’s execution and humor/writing. I give the story ten stars.
Animation:
This is made from Disneytoon Studios, the studio responsible for the wretched Direct to DVD cheapquels. However, the animation in this film is breathtaking. It looks and feels almost identical to the animation styles of the Disney Renaissance movies from Disney animation studios. The designs of Goofy, Max, PJ etc are fantastic as always. But I loved the design of Powerline. He looks so cook and he is animated very well. The rest of the characters are animated spectacularly. I love the colors and the lighting animation in the Poweline Performance scene. The animation is full of beauty. I give the animation ten stars.
Characters:
The characters are outstanding and iconic and memorable. Goofy is a loveable goof. What’s not to like about him. I also loved his overprotective fatherly nature of his character which makes him very relatable and identifiable to father’s out there. Max is a typical teenager who wants to hang out with his friends and listen to popular music. I love his growth from being embarrassed by his dad to loving and accepting him in the end. The relationship between these two is the heart of the movie. PJ is a memorable friend to Max. Roxanne is an amazing love figure to Max. I.dont know why but she reminds me a lot of Maid Marain from Robin Hood. Pete is stubborn and very grumpy but I love him being that character. Powerline is a typical dated pop singer but he works well in this movie. The voice actors such as Rob Paulsen, Jim Cummings, Bill Farmer, etc do a great job voicing the characters. Tevin Campbell does an astounding job voicing Poweline. The singing voice and the voice work of him makes me love Powerline. The characters and voice acting are the iconic. I give the characters ten stars.
Songs:
The songs in this movie are wonderful and amazing. They do a great job moving the plot forward. Let’s start off with the worst song “Lester’s Possum Park.” The song is forgettable. “Out on the Open Road” however is my favorite song with its upbeat nature, Max and Goofy sing-fighting and having wonderful lyrics. It feels a lot like “why should I worry” from Oliver and Company. I enjoy “after today” and the iconic song “I2I” performed by iconic Tevin Campbell. “Nobody Else but you” I an emotional song that does a great job showcasing Max and Goofys father/son relationship. It gets me teary eyed. The songs in this movie are fantastic. I give the songs nine stars.
Verdict:
A Goofy Movie is one of my favorite movies with wonderful characters, engaging story, breathtaking animation, and stellar songs. It feels like a Disney Movie from the Disney Renaissance in the 90s. This is a must watch for everyone that grew up in the 90s and for father’s as this feels like a film that father’s can relate to. I may not be a father myself but I sure will be excited watching this film on father’s day. I give this movie ten stars out of ten.
10/10
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