Not Just a Goof

The "Not Just a Goof" documentary takes a deep dive into the making of *A Goofy Movie*, offering insights into the movie's dialogue, animation, music, and production.

It explores the behind-the-scenes process, shedding light on the creative challenges and triumphs that shaped this beloved film. I found the documentary to be well-crafted and enjoyable, especially the added animation elements, which were both creative and engaging. However, as someone from Gen Z who didn't grow up with Goofy and only watched the movie years after its release, I struggled to fully grasp the documentary's overall purpose. While I didn't personally find the need for a documentary on the film, I can see how it would be a treasure for long-time fans of *A Goofy Movie* or those interested in movie-making behind the scenes. For them, this documentary is definitely a must-watch.

I expected to hear some cool stories about the production of 'A Goofy Movie'. I wasn't ready for what I got; a vivid picture of a group of people given a project that was questioned by so many.

'A Goofy Movie' is a certified Disney classic due to the amazing people behind it and the fanbase that came with time. And 'Not Just A Goof' is a love letter to all of them!

If you grew up with that perfect slice of the 90s, then this wonderful documentary is worth the watch. And if you're at all a Disney fan, like myself, pair it with a viewing of 'A Goofy Movie' afterword. It was a whole new viewing experience!

Sometimes, there exists little corners of pop culture that are transformational for a generation. 1995's A Goofy Movie is one of those "pockets". Despite being a critical flop, the heartwarming messages and sheer entertainment value of the film helped born-in-the-80s-and-growing-up-in-the-90s kids navigate adolescence. Not Just A Goof Is a tribute to that legacy.

For the most part, Not Just A Goof is a pretty straightforward "behind the scenes" doc. A lot of archival footage/interviews were recently discovered and put to solid use here. Granted, these are also the most "boring" parts of the doc, so to speak. The material is fine--there's just too much time spent on the technical "making of" film specs and less about legacy.

Fortunately, there are enough highlights here to largely ameliorate those concerns. One is the segment on the music of the film. Truly remarkable how The Goofy Movie team somewhat stumbled into a group of musicians that made the songs of the film stand the test of time.

Then, the last 20 minutes of the doc are absolutely riveting--as that is when the film's legacy is discussed. It remains somewhat unreal (to the fans and the creators alike!) that The Goofy Movie has not only achieved cult status, but even vaulted far above that to headline Disney expositions and becoming an out-and-out 90s classic.

Truth be told, a bit more time could have been spent on "legacy" and a bit less on "nuts and bolts of filmmaking" and Not Just A Goof would have been even better. But as a card-carrying "Goofy Movie kid" through and through, it was still fun to recall that magical mid-90s period and recall how a classic Disney character transcended those roots and inspired a generation.

A Goofy movie has always been one of my favorite movies!! I was excited for this documentary, and trust me, I'm not a huge documentary person. But this.... This was so cool! Going deeper in how the movie was made and just getting the over all backstory!

I was actually shocked, I had no idea the movie wasn't a huge success when it first came out. The absolute disrespect of those critics. Lol

I'm glad it's getting the proper recognition!

The respect it deserves!

I really enjoyed this. Great job to every single person involved in making the original movie! And to the people involved in making this documentary

Side note: I-2-I will always be the best Disney song ever, in my opinion!

A Goofy Movie was always one of my favorite Disney animated films, but it never seemed to get the recognition it deserved. This documentary puts that into perspective for all fans of the film. It goes to show there is way more love for A Goofy Movie than anyone ever knew.

The writer and director of the documentary did some great interviews with cast members Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden, the producers and mostly, director Kevin Lima. A Goofy Movie was a work of love by those who made the film, and it's great to see how much they cared. It's hard to believe the studio didn't have as much faith in the film even though it was based on a core Disney character.

I was extremely surprised that Jeffrey Katzenberg was wanting Goofy not to have his iconic voice, but rather have him voiced by Steve Martin. How weird that would have been. I'm so glad they didn't go in that direction. And even though Katzenberg seems insane for that idea, he was still behind the film until the day he was fired.

It's been 30 years since released and it's awesome to see what an impact A Goofy Movie has had on audiences of multiple generations and across all ethnic groups. It is one of the more memorable films of my childhood and I'm so glad it's still so popular.