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MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Suitable for Children, Adult Humor Movie Release: 1997 DVD Release: 12/12/2000 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 28 mins Studio: Walt Disney Video Members Wishing: 0 Genres: Comedy, Children's/Family, Slapstick, Family-Oriented Comedy

Action-adventure director Stanley Tong (Supercop, Rumble in the Bronx) did a change of pace by directing this live-action adaptation of UPA's bumbling, near-sighted Mr. Magoo the animated-series character created during the '40s by John Hubley and others for the cartoon short Ragtime Bear (1949). Millionaire Quincy Magoo (Leslie Nielsen) won't admit he needs glasses, so nephew Waldo (Matt Keeslar) removes obstacles in Magoo's path. At a museum exhibition, when Magoo steps up to cut a ceremonial ribbon but instead severs a power line, it sets in motion events making Magoo the target during an international manhunt -- while he continually escapes mishaps by inches. Greg Burson does the voice of Magoo in animated sequences at the film's beginning and end. During the '50s, the animated character (voiced by Jim Backus) led to two Oscars -- for the jazz-scored Rooty Toot Toot (1952) and the CinemaScope When Magoo Flew (1955). ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Leslie Nielsen - Mr. Magoo
Kelly Lynch - Luanne Leseur
Matt Keeslar - Waldo
Nick Chinlund - Bob Morgan
Stephen Tobolowsky - Agent Chuck Stupak

Cartoondom's favorite visually impaired millionaire goes on the adventure of a lifetime as he trails a group of international jewel thieves in this hilarious outing from Walt Disney Video. Presented in 1.85:1 widescreen and featuring a closed-captioned Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, this release also offers optional Spanish subtitles. Scant extra features are limited to a theatrical trailer. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide