As a child of the 60's I was a big Magoo fan. Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carole was by far my favorite holiday movie for many years. When I was approached to review a new Magoo movie with Disney stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse I was excited. Would Magoo be relevant? Would kids of today watch it?
What I Can Tell You: I put the DVD in and explained to Goddess that we were going to watch a movie called "Kung Fu Magoo". She thought the title was funny. So do I! I told her that when I was little I loved Mr. Magoo. She loves hearing my "when I was a little girl stories."
We sat down on the couch with a blanket and pressed play. She loved it. Magoo is still cute and funny in a sad sort of way. Magoo and his "nephew" fight against evil and Magoo avoid danger by the skin of his teeth.
I was surprised and happy that Goddess liked it. She is not familiar with Dylan and Cole although I believe this will be a reason a lot of tweens might like it.
I always felt SO bad for Mr. Magoo. I was so afraid he was going to hurt himself, especially since I was just like him without my glasses. :-\
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When I was young I had bottle think glasses and all the kids use to tease me, calling me Mrs. Magoo. Kids can be so hurtful. But I loved the cartoon, and I would laugh because some of the stuff he did, I could so seeing myself doing it.
ReplyDeleteYeah for Mr. Magoo and his comeback. LOL
OMG I remember Mr. Magoo. thanks for bringing him up. lol
ReplyDeleteI have no idea who Mr. Magoo is but awwwww...poor Cheryl! Kids can be so evil.
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