Action Adventure Comedy Inspector Gadget Collection

Inspector Gadget

Name: Inspector Gadget
Director: David Kellogg
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher, Michelle Trachtenberg, Andy Dick

1999Dir. David Kellogg1h 18m

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Runtime1h 18m

Released1999

Budget$75M

Box office$134.4M

DirectorDavid Kellogg

About This Movie

Inspector Gadget (1999) is a curious blend of action, adventure, and comedy that feels like a nostalgic trip for fans of the original animated series. David Kellogg directs a somewhat chaotic but lively adaptation featuring Matthew Broderick as the clumsy yet good-hearted title character. The film has a playful tone, with an atmosphere that captures the essence of Saturday morning cartoons, albeit in a live-action format. Practical effects steal the show, giving life to Gadget's absurd gadgets, though the pacing can be a bit uneven. You can see the struggle between slapstick humor and plot progression, but there’s a charm in its earnestness. Not for everyone, but collectors might appreciate its unique place in late '90s family films.

Originally released in theaters on July 23, 1999Available on DVD and Blu-ray, includes behind-the-scenes featuresMatthew Broderick's performance is polarizing among fansSpecial effects team used both practical and CGI elements