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Flubber (1997)

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Release Date: November 26, 1997
Genre: Comedy, Family
Running Time: 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for slapstick action and mild language.
Director: Les Mayfield
Writer: Bill Walsh, John Hughes, Bill Walsh, Samuel W. Taylor
Cast: Dakin Matthews, Benjamin Brock, Malcolm Brownson, Leslie Stefanson, Jodi Benson, Edie McClurg, Wil Wheaton, Ted Levine, Clancy Brown, Raymond J. Barry, Christopher McDonald, Marcia Gay Harden, Robin Williams

Professor Phillip Brainard (ROBIN WILLIAMS) is a man so lost in thought that he appears, at times, not to pay attention. He's even forgotten two dates to marry his sweetheart Sara (MARCIA GAY HARDEN). But then this guy's got a lot on his mind. He's working with his high-voltage, over-amorous flying robot assistant, WEEBO, on an idea for a substance that's not only a revolutionary new source of energy, but may well be the salvation Read more

Movie Review

Grade: D- In 1961, Walt Disney graced us with the corny but fun The Absent-Minded Professor. And in 1997, they tried to improve on their already good formula by releasing Flubber, a horrid and pointless remake with a few too many updates. Read the full movie review

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