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John Brown is a bumbling but well-intentioned security guard who is badly injured in an explosion planned by an evil mastermind. He is taken to a laboratory, where Brenda, a leading robotics surgeon, replaces his damaged limbs with state-of-the-art gadgets and tools. Named "Inspector Gadget" by the press, John -- along with his niece, Penny, and her trusty dog, Brain -- uses his new powers to discover who was behind the explosion.
A clumsy but well-meaning security guard is transformed into a bionic super-spy after a near-fatal accident. With an array of high-tech gadgets built into his body, he sets out to stop the evil schemes of his former boss, Dr. Claw. Along the way, he is aided by his niece, Penny, and their loyal dog, Brain, who often do the real detecting.
Inspector Gadget was a box office success but received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot thin, its humor juvenile, and its special effects uninspired. Audiences were somewhat more receptive, likely drawn by the nostalgia for the animated series.
The film suffers from a weak script and relies too heavily on slapstick humor.
Despite a charismatic lead performance, the movie fails to capture the charm of the original cartoon.
Special effects are a mixed bag, with some being impressive and others looking cheap.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a fun, albeit silly, adventure that captures some of the spirit of the original cartoon, though many felt it could have been funnier and more creative.
The character of Dr. Claw's pet alligator, 'Mr. Siamese', was originally intended to be a cat but was changed to an alligator to make it more menacing.
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**A film that entertains without marveling, and that can frustrate fans of the cartoon.** Inspector Gadget was an amazing cartoon, but it had a brief stint on Portuguese television. I remember him, and I really enjoyed seeing him, but I ...
Another one rated too low, I assume that is due to it - so I read - not being "faithful" to the original television series. I have never watched that so I couldn't judge it in those terms, but as a film I enjoyed it I won't lie. <em>'Ins...
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