6.5 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
It's all extreme sports and a life of freedom as Max sets off for college -- but Goofy misses Max so much he loses his job and goes to finish college alongside Max and his friends. But as Goofy tries to get closer to Max, both must go to the extreme to learn how to live their own lives together.
Starring: Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jeff Bennett (I), Jim Cummings (I), Brad GarrettFamily | 100% |
Animation | 90% |
Comedy | 64% |
Sport | 3% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Disney follows up on 1995's A Goofy Movie with a "bigger and better" -- or so its name claims -- sequel in 2000's An Extremely Goofy Movie, which is essentially Disney's answer to the 1986 quasi-classic Back to School starring the late, great Rodney Dangerfield. This is the animated family friendly take on the story, though, starring title character Goofy and his son Max, following their personal responses to a critical moment in their shared life stories. The film is simple if not a little sour at times, pleasant if not a bit predictable, capable if not a bit corny. There's enough to like to warrant a watch but nothing to see the movie stand apart from superior fare, either in likeminded live action films or in the broader animation realm.
There's no funny business with An Extremely Goofy Movie's 1080p transfer. Disney's Blu-ray presentation is terrific from start to finish, yielding a crisp, colorful image that is well suited to the high definition physical format. The picture is bright and cheerful. The static backgrounds are pleasantly defined, showcasing blades of grass, trees and leaves, and of course numerous locations in and around campus where so many scenes take place, including broad view exteriors and more intimate interiors like a coffee shop and a dorm room. The Blu-ray is well capable of allowing the viewer to soak in all of the environmental niceties with plenty of structural clarity and accuracy. The forefront motion elements are clean and well defined. Lines are smooth and satisfying. The unique character models move smoothly and hold fast to excellent definition and fine point detail. Blu-ray truly brings out the best of the animation's inherent qualities. Colors are exceptional, too. They are vibrant and eye-catching. The palette is varied and true, boasting superior punch and life, particularly up-close and concerning in-motion characters and elements. Backgrounds are a little flatter and more pastel, giving way to the lively color explosions seen in the foreground. There's a general richness to colors, a neutral contrast at work, and plenty of life to primaries. Blacks and darker tones hold steady and true. The picture shows no signs of source shortcomings or encode maladies. This is a very strong, high yield, well pleasing 1080p transfer from Disney.
An Extremely Goofy Movie's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack may not be extremely excellent, but it's not at all bad. The track zips and zooms and regularly sends information all around the soundstage. There are no shortage of opportunities, with practically every sequence offering something, like aggressive music or swooping vehicles, to get the blood flowing and the speakers fully engaged. Clarity is solid, too, certainly not to peak efficiency and lifelike realism but the sound effects and the corresponding clarity easily satisfy the requirements for an animated film. The aforementioned music is healthy in spacing, vitality, and fidelity. Ambient effects aren't overly pronounced or even all that much engaging but the little odds and ends help to create a slightly fuller listening environment. Dialogue is clear and efficient in front-center delivery.
This Blu-ray release of An Extremely Goofy Movie includes no supplemental content. The main menu screen offers only options to play the film and select scenes. No DVD or digital copies are included with purchase. This release does not ship with a slipcover.
Though it may play with some familiar refrains, An Extremely Goofy Movie makes for a satisfying little jaunt back to school within the prism of the challenging father-son relationship that was introduced in the first film. Here, slapstick humor and a few crude gags and suggestive scenes play in stark contrast to the conflict between father and son, with the former desperate to turn back the clock and the latter all too eager to push it forward. Where the resolution falls isn't much of a surprise but there's enough tenderness along the way to make the journey worthwhile. Disney's Blu-ray, which is at time of writing exclusive to its online movie club, delivers excellent video and audio presentations. Recommended.
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