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After capturing Claw, all the criminals have gone into hiding. Until Claw escapes! Gadget thinks he will get the case, but everyone else has other plans. A new version of the Gadget project is unveiled in the form of G2. Strict orders are given for Gadget to stay away from G2 and every crime scene, but Gadget feels he is needed more than anyone.
The bumbling cybernetic detective, Inspector Gadget, is reactivated after being suspended for a disaster caused by his actions. He must now stop the villainous Dr. Claw, who has escaped prison and unleashed a new army of robots. Gadget teams up with his niece Penny and his dog Brain to save the city, often with chaotic and comical results.
Inspector Gadget 2 was met with a largely negative reception from critics, who found it to be a derivative and uninspired sequel. While some viewers might appreciate its lighthearted, family-friendly tone, it generally failed to impress with its plot, humor, and acting.
A predictable and unoriginal family film that lacks the charm of the original.
Don Adams reprises his role but the material doesn't offer much for him.
Relies heavily on slapstick humor and cartoonish action, appealing mainly to very young audiences.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some found the film to be a fun and silly watch for children, many felt it was a weak sequel that didn't live up to the original. The humor was often seen as repetitive, and the plot was considered predictable.
This film marks the final on-screen appearance of Don Adams, who passed away in 2005. He voiced the titular character in the original animated series and the first live-action film.
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**A disheartening and very weak film.** What can happen when a studio like Disney decides to make a sequel to a movie that sold very well, even though it was decimated by critics and has obvious flaws? The result can be better, with the ...
Yep, this is terrible. Agreed. Unlike most, I can say I enjoyed 1999's <em>'Inspector Gadget'</em>. I didn't like this though. I wasn't necessarily expecting it to be better per se, but I did hear that it's supposedly more faithful to th...