Inspector Gadget: 25th Anniversary- Was Matthew Broderick Really The Best Choice?
Quick Take: I watched this again just because it had audio description. I didn’t like this when it came out. I wouldn’t have cast Matthew Broderick. I’m just not a fan. It is so hard for me to like him in things. So, to clear the air on my bias, he’s one of my least favorite actors. Do I find things I like that have him in it? Yes. but in all of those cases, he is never the sole reason I like those things. Election has an excellent director and Reese Witherspoon. Here, a very talented cast, from Rupert Everett and Michelle Trachtenberg, down to Dabney Coleman, is lost in a silly script that is a pale comparison to the cartoon I grew up with. I’d like to believe Jim Carrey turned this down, and Broderick wasn’t the first choice. Still, in 1999, it needed someone with a bit more personality. This movie hasn’t stood the test of time, and despite having a straight to video sequel, I’m fairly certain most people forgot this (like My Favorite Martian) exists. For more, check out my video.
