this Sequel to A Goofy Movie is actually a better movie,in my opinion.i found it much funnier and less schmaltzy than the original.and there are no musical numbers slowing it down,at least that i can i recall.it's also faster paced and i liked the story a bit more.it has pretty much the same characters as the original,with the same voices,and a few other characters,as well.and,like the first one,there's also a lesson to be learned.and though i may watch the original again,it won't be for awhile.but i would actually watch this offering more than once,and more often,so for me it was worth the purchase.for me,an Extremely Goofy Movie is a 7/10
53 Reviews
Not as Good as the the other Goofy movie but Definitely Worth Seeing
thejeqff15 March 2000
This movie is one that both kids and adults will enjoy. Kids will laugh at the humor of the jokes and adults will remember the disco era with Goofy's disco moves. Although the movie still has the jokes, it doesn't add up to the laughs you get from the other Goofy movie. But it's still worth having in your Disney collection.
Bland and disappointing, but it has its moments
TheLittleSongbird26 January 2011
I really liked A Goofy Movie, it is not my favourite Disney movie, but it was charming, funny and touching with some great music and a sweet story. An Extremely Goofy Movie does have its moments, but while A Goofy Movie is very good in my book, this is just so-so.
The voice acting is very well done though, both Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden capture Goofy and Max perfectly. Plus Goofy provides the most amusing moments, but he isn't as funny admittedly here. The animation is good enough, it is colourful and at least tolerable to look at. The film also moves at a good pace, while the soundtrack while not as catchy or as touching is worth the listen.
However, An Extremely Goofy Movie lacks the heart and magic of A Goofy Movie. The film is too short I think, so some relationships and the story and script are not as well thought out this time around. Goofy and Max's relationship here is very awkward and sometimes uncomfortable to watch, I actually felt sorry for Goofy more than I did for Max which didn't happen in A Goofy Movie, then I cared for them both. The absence of Roxann is notable too, that was a pivotal point of A Goofy Movie and what made it so heart-warming and realistic. While I liked Goofy, I actually felt somewhat indifferent towards Max. He is not as easy to relate to and he was a bit of a bore. Also there were numerous points in the movie where I got really frustrated with him.
The other characters I cared little for either. They are either underdeveloped or fall into the stereotypical category. The story is a let down here, it is predictable and rather ordinary with a number of disconnected moments. And like others have said, this movie feels very contradictory in comparison, not just with Roxann but I don't think I ever saw Max behave the way he did here. The writing and humour are also not as strong. The humour does have its amusing moments, such as Max's shocked reaction in one scene and a few parts to do with Goofy, but it is not enough. When it does happen, it is never more than amusing, and at worst some parts come across as rather mean-spirited.
All in all, a bland and disappointing follow-up to a very enjoyable film. 5/10 Bethany Cox
The voice acting is very well done though, both Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden capture Goofy and Max perfectly. Plus Goofy provides the most amusing moments, but he isn't as funny admittedly here. The animation is good enough, it is colourful and at least tolerable to look at. The film also moves at a good pace, while the soundtrack while not as catchy or as touching is worth the listen.
However, An Extremely Goofy Movie lacks the heart and magic of A Goofy Movie. The film is too short I think, so some relationships and the story and script are not as well thought out this time around. Goofy and Max's relationship here is very awkward and sometimes uncomfortable to watch, I actually felt sorry for Goofy more than I did for Max which didn't happen in A Goofy Movie, then I cared for them both. The absence of Roxann is notable too, that was a pivotal point of A Goofy Movie and what made it so heart-warming and realistic. While I liked Goofy, I actually felt somewhat indifferent towards Max. He is not as easy to relate to and he was a bit of a bore. Also there were numerous points in the movie where I got really frustrated with him.
The other characters I cared little for either. They are either underdeveloped or fall into the stereotypical category. The story is a let down here, it is predictable and rather ordinary with a number of disconnected moments. And like others have said, this movie feels very contradictory in comparison, not just with Roxann but I don't think I ever saw Max behave the way he did here. The writing and humour are also not as strong. The humour does have its amusing moments, such as Max's shocked reaction in one scene and a few parts to do with Goofy, but it is not enough. When it does happen, it is never more than amusing, and at worst some parts come across as rather mean-spirited.
All in all, a bland and disappointing follow-up to a very enjoyable film. 5/10 Bethany Cox
Good fun.
Skeletors_Hood10 February 2003
First off, ignore the comment made by wileyjp, just a couple down from me. Obviously, though he claims to be a "true Goofy fan," he is quite the opposite. True fans of Goofy will love Goofy in any form, and in any age. He praises the animated shorts that Goofy starred in since the 30's, and hates the idea that Goofy had a girlfriend and a son. Then he never saw the animated shorts where Goofy was married and had a son in the 50's shorts.
Knowing that, the idea of Goofy being a father isn't far fetched. At least he had "a son" instead of nephews, which always puzzled me whenever cartoons were afraid to link any character to a jr version. Instead, we have Huey, Dewey and Louie with Uncle Donald, when it would have made more sense, (and may have been funnier), if he was their dad. I love that Goofy is a father, because he does have a strong sense of family about him, and you can see that Max is his whole world.
The Goofy movies are a great modern story with the timeless Goofy. Though this movie isn't a great as the first, it has the same charm, and the same family connection that the first one conveyed. Anyone can enjoy this movie just as much as the first, and i recommend it to the True Goofy Fans out there.
Knowing that, the idea of Goofy being a father isn't far fetched. At least he had "a son" instead of nephews, which always puzzled me whenever cartoons were afraid to link any character to a jr version. Instead, we have Huey, Dewey and Louie with Uncle Donald, when it would have made more sense, (and may have been funnier), if he was their dad. I love that Goofy is a father, because he does have a strong sense of family about him, and you can see that Max is his whole world.
The Goofy movies are a great modern story with the timeless Goofy. Though this movie isn't a great as the first, it has the same charm, and the same family connection that the first one conveyed. Anyone can enjoy this movie just as much as the first, and i recommend it to the True Goofy Fans out there.
Surprisingly good fun.
Finntroll19 July 2004
As I slowly approach my twenties I must say I'm truly impressed by this movie which actually manages to entertain me, even if I'm pretty sure that I'm older than the target group. Goofy's son Max goes to college to finally get Goofy of his back, unfortunately Goofy misses Max so much that he decides to follow Max.
This movie's greatest assets lies in ace animations and some rather entertaining slapstick. Goofy is both funny and sad and Max and his friends are an interesting bunch of characters. The movie sometimes feel a bit slow moving but there's more often than not something amusing waiting behind the corner.
Shortly put, this is good clean entertainment for kids as well as parents and teens.
7/10
This movie's greatest assets lies in ace animations and some rather entertaining slapstick. Goofy is both funny and sad and Max and his friends are an interesting bunch of characters. The movie sometimes feel a bit slow moving but there's more often than not something amusing waiting behind the corner.
Shortly put, this is good clean entertainment for kids as well as parents and teens.
7/10
Goofy X-Games
MB-reviewer18514 December 2022
An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) is a straight to DVD sequel to A Goofy Movie (1995), and when it comes to straight to DVD Disney sequels, they are usually not good. But I thought An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) is not that bad of a sequel.
Goofy and his son Max are still likable characters and have a good father and son relationship. Having Max go to college was not bad of an idea, along with having a X-Games tournament he wants to win and to beat one of the popular teams in the games.
The animation for this straight to DVD movie is good, like the backgrounds and the character movements in the animation are not that bad, along with some nice shots of the background. The movie has some little funny moments, but sometimes it does not work all the time and can feel awkward when it happens.
The movie does have some emotional moments involving Goofy being upset at Max leaving for college and it does have some serious moments. There are also some scenes that are weird or random that I was questioning but it is not much of an issue, along with some 70's music being in this movie at times when certain scenes happen.
An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) is of course not better than the first movie, but it is not bad to watch if you did like the first movie. Like I have said already, this movie is not one of those bad straight to DVD Disney sequels it is fine to watch.
Goofy and his son Max are still likable characters and have a good father and son relationship. Having Max go to college was not bad of an idea, along with having a X-Games tournament he wants to win and to beat one of the popular teams in the games.
The animation for this straight to DVD movie is good, like the backgrounds and the character movements in the animation are not that bad, along with some nice shots of the background. The movie has some little funny moments, but sometimes it does not work all the time and can feel awkward when it happens.
The movie does have some emotional moments involving Goofy being upset at Max leaving for college and it does have some serious moments. There are also some scenes that are weird or random that I was questioning but it is not much of an issue, along with some 70's music being in this movie at times when certain scenes happen.
An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) is of course not better than the first movie, but it is not bad to watch if you did like the first movie. Like I have said already, this movie is not one of those bad straight to DVD Disney sequels it is fine to watch.
A Funny Father-Son Quest That Nostalgically Combines Silliness with Endearing Teachings
Mysterygeneration8 January 2024
"An Extremely Goofy Movie" is a comical and endearing film that serves as a charming continuation of the beloved Goofy universe. The movie chronicles the struggles of college life as it is faced by the lovable Goofy and his son Max. Fans of the original character will definitely find laughter in the charming clumsiness and slapstick humor that perfectly captures the essence of Goofy. This film stands out for its poignant examination of the father-son relationship as Max's need for independence clashes with Goofy's silly charm. It's a family-friendly journey that both kids and adults will love because the story perfectly blends meaningful moments with laughter.
Bright and lively, the animation captures the essence of the original Goof Troop series while modernizing it for a new audience. The fun and nostalgia are further enhanced by the film's music, which combines memorable original songs with classic hits. The movie "An Extremely Goofy Movie" adeptly addresses the timeless themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the unbreakable tie between parents and children. This film is a great addition to the Disney canon, providing a delightful escape into the world of Goofy and his adorable adventures. It has the ideal balance of humor, heart, and catchy tunes.
Bright and lively, the animation captures the essence of the original Goof Troop series while modernizing it for a new audience. The fun and nostalgia are further enhanced by the film's music, which combines memorable original songs with classic hits. The movie "An Extremely Goofy Movie" adeptly addresses the timeless themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the unbreakable tie between parents and children. This film is a great addition to the Disney canon, providing a delightful escape into the world of Goofy and his adorable adventures. It has the ideal balance of humor, heart, and catchy tunes.
Forgetting everything from the first
dream_catcher00317 August 2007
^ Total nutter. The show may be mediocre/OK for some, but for those who loved the first movie, it's a complete bomb.
WHERE is Roxanne? And why has Max forgotten everything he learned from the first movie? There's no point questioning the chosen plot lines, like Goofy meeting a woman or the whole cliché college...thing, because the movie is already seven years old. But it helps to rant, and ask again, after an entire movie dedicated to getting the girl, WHERE is Roxanne!?
Also, I agree that humiliating Goofy further kinda irks me. I mean, people don't think Goofy is an embarrassment, that was the whole idea of the first movie! Goofy is a lot like my dad, my friends think he's amazing, but he always annoys me. In the end though, we are very much alike, and I have to accept that I'm a lot like him, and that it's OK, because it's cool to be like him. THATS the point! So why do they continue showing Goofy like he's some freak show?
WHERE is Roxanne? And why has Max forgotten everything he learned from the first movie? There's no point questioning the chosen plot lines, like Goofy meeting a woman or the whole cliché college...thing, because the movie is already seven years old. But it helps to rant, and ask again, after an entire movie dedicated to getting the girl, WHERE is Roxanne!?
Also, I agree that humiliating Goofy further kinda irks me. I mean, people don't think Goofy is an embarrassment, that was the whole idea of the first movie! Goofy is a lot like my dad, my friends think he's amazing, but he always annoys me. In the end though, we are very much alike, and I have to accept that I'm a lot like him, and that it's OK, because it's cool to be like him. THATS the point! So why do they continue showing Goofy like he's some freak show?
A great, funny movie for both kids and adults
czarnicky21 March 2000
I was a big fan of the original 'A Goofy Movie' and was eagerly awaiting the sequel when I saw an advertisement for it prior to Thanksgiving in 1999.
An Extremely Goofy Movie takes place Four or five years after the original and involves Goofy's son Max going off to collage and freedom. This depresses the Goof who then is fired from his job at a toy factory. In today's economy one cannot get a good job without a degree and the Goof decides to go back to collage, the same college as Max.
Max on the other hand has visions of freedom and the 'X games' dancing in his head and presumably girls and keggers as well; though he former is glossed over and the latter ignored for the sake of the small set. These dreams are rudely interrupted by the return of Goofy who, dressed in '70's clothes, immediately begins treating his boy as, well his boy.
Max must contend with both his father and a group of yuppie skum low lives known as the gammas. The gammas are all about winning at any cost and not above cheating to accomplish that.
A sub plot involves Goofy dating the school's librarian and the only other person in the world who shares Goofy's affinity for the '70s.
At its heart 'An Extremely Goofy Movie' is about how despite the fact that children grow up there is still a bond between parent and child that cannot be broken. It does this without becoming too sappy and always retains its good humor. My only complaint is that Disney did not release it to theaters first this is definitely a movie that would have worked on the big screen. Go buy it or at least rent it.
An Extremely Goofy Movie takes place Four or five years after the original and involves Goofy's son Max going off to collage and freedom. This depresses the Goof who then is fired from his job at a toy factory. In today's economy one cannot get a good job without a degree and the Goof decides to go back to collage, the same college as Max.
Max on the other hand has visions of freedom and the 'X games' dancing in his head and presumably girls and keggers as well; though he former is glossed over and the latter ignored for the sake of the small set. These dreams are rudely interrupted by the return of Goofy who, dressed in '70's clothes, immediately begins treating his boy as, well his boy.
Max must contend with both his father and a group of yuppie skum low lives known as the gammas. The gammas are all about winning at any cost and not above cheating to accomplish that.
A sub plot involves Goofy dating the school's librarian and the only other person in the world who shares Goofy's affinity for the '70s.
At its heart 'An Extremely Goofy Movie' is about how despite the fact that children grow up there is still a bond between parent and child that cannot be broken. It does this without becoming too sappy and always retains its good humor. My only complaint is that Disney did not release it to theaters first this is definitely a movie that would have worked on the big screen. Go buy it or at least rent it.
Goofy! You're bang out of order!
chrisbishop500016 October 2010
Warning: Spoilers
He's learnt nothing from the original 1995-movie! When his now adult son Max sets off for a new life of independence with his pals PJ and Bobby at college, Goofy can't resist going with him! Goofy is suffering with the Empty-Nest Syndrome and this affects work, so, hey presto, he'd fired.
The point is that Max is TRYING to get away from his selfish dad but Goofy can only focus on his own relief of not suffering a year without his 'little Maxie'. At first, Max is (too) tolerant of having Goofy with him, understanding how sad he must've felt. But there are more embarrassing situations Goofy creates to humiliate his son; Gets him out of bed very early in the morning, embarrasses him in a clothes store, getting him to clean up the room with spades and just as Max offers a pretty girl a seat next to him, Goofy rushes to take it before her and Max's new-found enemy Brad offers her a seat instead! In time, Goofy gets romantically involved with the college librarian which doesn't fail to keep him out of his son's hair and does all three of them a lot of good but things soon take a turn for the worst. Max feels increasingly harassed by his obsessive father and is furious with him for beating him in the College X-Games (this wouldn't have happened if Goofy never went to the college).
"OH DON'T YOU GET IT?!! I AM TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM YOU! I'M NOT A LITTLE KID ANYMORE!! NOW JUST LEAVE ME ALONE AND GET YOUR OWN LIFE!" Goofy, if you were my dad I'd disown you! Any road, this movie shows what medicine Goofy needs for his Empty-Nest Syndrome; a woman in his life! After so long, Goofy finds getting his mind off Max less painful as he and Sylvia head off into the sunset fora new life of their own.
The point is that Max is TRYING to get away from his selfish dad but Goofy can only focus on his own relief of not suffering a year without his 'little Maxie'. At first, Max is (too) tolerant of having Goofy with him, understanding how sad he must've felt. But there are more embarrassing situations Goofy creates to humiliate his son; Gets him out of bed very early in the morning, embarrasses him in a clothes store, getting him to clean up the room with spades and just as Max offers a pretty girl a seat next to him, Goofy rushes to take it before her and Max's new-found enemy Brad offers her a seat instead! In time, Goofy gets romantically involved with the college librarian which doesn't fail to keep him out of his son's hair and does all three of them a lot of good but things soon take a turn for the worst. Max feels increasingly harassed by his obsessive father and is furious with him for beating him in the College X-Games (this wouldn't have happened if Goofy never went to the college).
"OH DON'T YOU GET IT?!! I AM TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM YOU! I'M NOT A LITTLE KID ANYMORE!! NOW JUST LEAVE ME ALONE AND GET YOUR OWN LIFE!" Goofy, if you were my dad I'd disown you! Any road, this movie shows what medicine Goofy needs for his Empty-Nest Syndrome; a woman in his life! After so long, Goofy finds getting his mind off Max less painful as he and Sylvia head off into the sunset fora new life of their own.
It loses the magic of 'a Goofy Movie'
infernokid326 April 2000
I bought this movie hoping it would be at least as good as the original, and I was let down. There were so many changes from the original.
First Goofy does not work at the supermarket anymore, which does not coincide with him going to school to get a degree since he was already was able to get a new job with out a degree. Second the music, in 'a Goofy Movie' the characters sang the music witch gave it a nice touch, but in this movie this is no one singing its all background music. Third at the end of 'a Goofy Movie' we saw Max starting to hang out with his dad and he was not ashamed of Goofy anymore. Then in this movie Max is again ashamed to be Goofy's son, which was basically the same storyline as 'a Goofy Movie', which disvalues 'a Goofy movie'. Last and most importantly where's Roxanne? Roxanne was the main storyline and the love of Max's life in 'a Goofy movie'. I refuse to beleive that they broke up especially after what Max went threw to impress her. Even though there was a Roxanne look-alike that never talked in the movie.
This movie left me with the feeling of why did I watch part one (a goofy Movie) since this destroyed every good thing that came out of it.
First Goofy does not work at the supermarket anymore, which does not coincide with him going to school to get a degree since he was already was able to get a new job with out a degree. Second the music, in 'a Goofy Movie' the characters sang the music witch gave it a nice touch, but in this movie this is no one singing its all background music. Third at the end of 'a Goofy Movie' we saw Max starting to hang out with his dad and he was not ashamed of Goofy anymore. Then in this movie Max is again ashamed to be Goofy's son, which was basically the same storyline as 'a Goofy Movie', which disvalues 'a Goofy movie'. Last and most importantly where's Roxanne? Roxanne was the main storyline and the love of Max's life in 'a Goofy movie'. I refuse to beleive that they broke up especially after what Max went threw to impress her. Even though there was a Roxanne look-alike that never talked in the movie.
This movie left me with the feeling of why did I watch part one (a goofy Movie) since this destroyed every good thing that came out of it.
A good movie. (No Spoilers)
maddoxacox11 June 2016
It's a good movie, I watched it on Netflix today. It wouldn't be good for fans of the first. But it would be good for Goof Troop fans. Anyways, it's a good movie Although it gets a little sad But it does have a happy ending I suggest it for all Goofy fans There is some positive messages It's not released on Blu-Ray yet but on Netflix. Enjoy the movie on Netflix then get it on DVD if you want, or if you don't like it you don't have to watch it again but it is a good movie for kids (mainly tweens) And if you like it you can watch goof troop or the first movie. Last thing, Enjoy the movie on Netfilx :D :D :D :D :D :D
Better than the original
briancham199428 September 2020
I have mixed feelings about the first Goofy Movie but the sequel was a clear success. It builds on the same characters and themes but with a more solid and focused plot. Goofy and Max go to college together, leading to conflict when they both try to enter an extreme sports challenge. The film goes on diversions to show more of the other characters but it is never distracting and always ties into the main plot.
Sporadic funny moments are not enough to carry this sequel
Beta_Gallinger8 July 2010
"A Goofy Movie", a 1995 animated flick, was the first full-length movie for Goofy, one of Disney's famous cartoon characters, and it was released over sixty years after the character was first introduced. Five years later, just like many other animated Disney movies, that one got the direct-to-video sequel treatment. I first saw "A Goofy Movie" from beginning to end in 2007, and watched it again earlier this year. Overall, I thought it was good both times, slightly better the second time. I never saw "An Extremely Goofy Movie", the 2000 direct-to-video sequel to the 1995 release, until this month. I wasn't expecting it to be as good as the original, but thought it could still be above average. However, for the most part, I didn't even think it was that.
Max Goof is ready to leave home for college, and he is looking forward to it, but his father, Goofy Goof, is not very happy, knowing how much he is going to miss his son. Max moves out to the college campus with his two friends, P.J. and Bobby, with plans to make the top team at the X-Games. The three of them quickly draw attention to themselves by skateboarding around the campus, including the attention of the Gamma fraternity, who are known as the X-Game champions! The group's leader, Bradley Uppercrust III, offers Max to join them, but since his two friends are not allowed to join, he refuses. The new rivals then make a bet. The loser of the finals will become the towel boy for the winner! Meanwhile, Goofy misses his son so much that it's hard for him to concentrate on his work, causing a major accident in the factory and costing him his job! He learns that he will need a college degree in order to get another well paying job, so he decides to go to the college where his son has enrolled, which means that they're together again and Max is in for more embarrassment!
One of the things that helps "A Goofy Movie" entertain its audience is the humour, and that's definitely something that's missing for most of this sequel. I didn't keep a straight face all the time while watching "An Extremely Goofy Movie", but certainly did for the majority of it. For some reason, although Goofy still has his charm here, he's certainly not as funny. I can't describe how he's not that funny this time, but he isn't, and neither are any other characters in this sequel. In the part where Goofy suddenly enters the college classroom, his son's reaction is pretty funny, but the rest of the class laughing and Goofy's presence giving Max's punk rival something to make fun of him about, is not. There's also a lame gross-out moment with the three friends stuffing their faces with nachos, getting cheese smeared around their mouths. In addition to the lack of laughs, the story certainly isn't very interesting, either. This sequel introduces some new characters, such as Bradley Uppercrust III and his fraternity, and Sylvia Marpole, the college librarian and Goofy's new love interest. None of them really do much for the film. Another new character is the "Beret Girl in Café." We first see her reciting her ridiculous poetry, and this is a lame part of the movie. This "Beret Girl" appears in more than one scene after that, and is a poorly crafted character.
These direct-to-video sequels from Disney often disappoint many fans of their theatrical predecessors, and this particular one certainly didn't turn out to be an exception. "An Extremely Goofy Movie" has some occasional funny moments (though even those don't tend to be THAT funny) and nice animation, and there are characters for viewers to root for, but for the most part, it's basically just another cartoon, there's not much special about it. I know I'm far from the first one to point this out, but as a sequel, this film has some continuity problems, with Goofy and Max's awkward relationship and the absence of Roxanne, as if the events of "A Goofy Movie" didn't happen! Maybe this wouldn't be that much of a problem if this sequel were actually entertaining, but unfortunately, it isn't usually that. This may not be a sequel to avoid at all costs, and I'm sure many kids would enjoy it, but it's definitely a film that could have used better writing.
Max Goof is ready to leave home for college, and he is looking forward to it, but his father, Goofy Goof, is not very happy, knowing how much he is going to miss his son. Max moves out to the college campus with his two friends, P.J. and Bobby, with plans to make the top team at the X-Games. The three of them quickly draw attention to themselves by skateboarding around the campus, including the attention of the Gamma fraternity, who are known as the X-Game champions! The group's leader, Bradley Uppercrust III, offers Max to join them, but since his two friends are not allowed to join, he refuses. The new rivals then make a bet. The loser of the finals will become the towel boy for the winner! Meanwhile, Goofy misses his son so much that it's hard for him to concentrate on his work, causing a major accident in the factory and costing him his job! He learns that he will need a college degree in order to get another well paying job, so he decides to go to the college where his son has enrolled, which means that they're together again and Max is in for more embarrassment!
One of the things that helps "A Goofy Movie" entertain its audience is the humour, and that's definitely something that's missing for most of this sequel. I didn't keep a straight face all the time while watching "An Extremely Goofy Movie", but certainly did for the majority of it. For some reason, although Goofy still has his charm here, he's certainly not as funny. I can't describe how he's not that funny this time, but he isn't, and neither are any other characters in this sequel. In the part where Goofy suddenly enters the college classroom, his son's reaction is pretty funny, but the rest of the class laughing and Goofy's presence giving Max's punk rival something to make fun of him about, is not. There's also a lame gross-out moment with the three friends stuffing their faces with nachos, getting cheese smeared around their mouths. In addition to the lack of laughs, the story certainly isn't very interesting, either. This sequel introduces some new characters, such as Bradley Uppercrust III and his fraternity, and Sylvia Marpole, the college librarian and Goofy's new love interest. None of them really do much for the film. Another new character is the "Beret Girl in Café." We first see her reciting her ridiculous poetry, and this is a lame part of the movie. This "Beret Girl" appears in more than one scene after that, and is a poorly crafted character.
These direct-to-video sequels from Disney often disappoint many fans of their theatrical predecessors, and this particular one certainly didn't turn out to be an exception. "An Extremely Goofy Movie" has some occasional funny moments (though even those don't tend to be THAT funny) and nice animation, and there are characters for viewers to root for, but for the most part, it's basically just another cartoon, there's not much special about it. I know I'm far from the first one to point this out, but as a sequel, this film has some continuity problems, with Goofy and Max's awkward relationship and the absence of Roxanne, as if the events of "A Goofy Movie" didn't happen! Maybe this wouldn't be that much of a problem if this sequel were actually entertaining, but unfortunately, it isn't usually that. This may not be a sequel to avoid at all costs, and I'm sure many kids would enjoy it, but it's definitely a film that could have used better writing.
It's NOT a sequel...
headwuss8 March 2000
Many reviews I've read of XGM gripe at the fact that it is not consistent with 'A Goofy Movie', which I agree was an excellent movie. But it is clear to me that Extremely Goofy Movie was not made as 'Goofy Movie 2'. The setting is different, characters are new or at least 5 years older...the only thing the movies have in common is the theme of the bond between Max and Goof. And they both explore that in very different ways, focusing on different aspects of the generation gap. And I think XGM is a great movie in and of itself and does not invite comparison, plot-wise, to the original. It is just as good.
It's also nice to finally get a movie that's not made purely to sell toys.
It's also nice to finally get a movie that's not made purely to sell toys.
Where Is Roxanne?!
lonysimbasa25 July 2016
Warning: Spoilers
A few years ago, I came across this movie on Netflix. I don't remember why, but I started to watch it. I loved this movie. This and it's predecessor rank in my top 30 favorite movies ever. After watching this movie, I was all kinds of pumped for college. Yesterday, I revisited this movie after watching the first one, and I have to say that this one is an improvement over the original.
Plot - The plot is solid, and the set up is sort of believable. Goofy going to college, in a million years that would happen. It however rips off Rodney Dangerfield's Back to School. 5/10
Characters - Max is upset by Goofy's presence at college. Goofy wants nothing more than to spend time with his son. Sylvia loves to shake her groove thing, and is sort of the quiet type. P.J. is sort of just there and does nothing really except for fall for Beret Girl. He's even blasted out of the finale by Brad, as he had literally nothing to do. Bobby has incredibly stupid dialogue, it's amazing how he has such a small amount of lines and still tanks the movie's quality. Pauly Shore's best movie. Beret Girl is one of those beat poets and doesn't really do anything except add to the college atmosphere. Tank is the henchman and possibly kills off everyone on the blimp, and Brad is a jerk who nearly killed P.J., Goofy, Max, and Tank. Brad is a sore loser and does nothing but cheat in order to win. While certain characters aren't really that in depth. They are actually believable, even Bobby. The movie is mostly about Max and Goofy's relationship, and both character's personalities are explained in the first movie anyways.7/10
Voice Acting/Dialogue - The voice acting is done really well and above the usual direct-to-video garbage. Bobby as I said is just annoying, and is the only downside to this part of the movie. He only has about 15 lines in the whole movie, so you don't really notice him that much. The dialogue is just okay, it's not great, except for Bobby. Bobby's dialogue is atrocious. Especially, the Rasta pasta line. It's believable, and the few bits of exposition blend in so well, that you hardly ever realize it is exposition. 9/10
Soundtrack - The soundtrack for this movie does not date like how A Goofy Movie did with Stand Out and I 2 I. The movie is actually timeless thanks to the soundtrack, as it doesn't scream, "takes place in the year 2000". That song that song that plays while they're driving through the campus, is what got me pump up for college. It is nothing to brag about however. The movie is actually a lot more quiet than A Goofy Movie, and yet doesn't feel like the theatrical release that it's predecessor was. 6/10
Animation - The animation is neither stunning nor bad. It's kind of just meh. I will point to Max's reaction shot when seeing his father pop up unexpectedly in class in a 70s get up. That is classic. 6/10
Overall - I thought it was a really good direct-to-video outing, and was really surprised at the 57% on Rotten Tomatoes. I was even more surprised at the audience score, 47%. It's not that great of a movie, but it's also not that bad of a movie. In my opinion, that ending sequence felt really sad for me, as it would be the last time we would ever see Goof Troop in movie form. The only problem I have is Roxanne being kept out of the movie, while Bobby stayed in. Screw Bobby, Roxanne was like one of favorite parts of A Goofy Movie. It is however realistic, in that young love like that, doesn't really last. Which is kind of tease, when you hear she reappears in a House of Mouse episode, and is replaced in Twice Upon a Christmas by Mona. I did however like the new character, Sylvia. She was the movie's Roxanne. I'm actually going to bump the score of the movie down .1 point because of Roxanne's omission. Also a mention goes to the fact that the blimp disaster and P.J. being blasted out (no one could survive from that fall), means a lot of people died because of the College X Games. James Cameron would've made a movie about it, starring a romance, and a Celine Dion song. I give it a 6.5/10. Round that, you get a solid 7/10. Hope you liked my first review, or at least found it helpful.
Plot - The plot is solid, and the set up is sort of believable. Goofy going to college, in a million years that would happen. It however rips off Rodney Dangerfield's Back to School. 5/10
Characters - Max is upset by Goofy's presence at college. Goofy wants nothing more than to spend time with his son. Sylvia loves to shake her groove thing, and is sort of the quiet type. P.J. is sort of just there and does nothing really except for fall for Beret Girl. He's even blasted out of the finale by Brad, as he had literally nothing to do. Bobby has incredibly stupid dialogue, it's amazing how he has such a small amount of lines and still tanks the movie's quality. Pauly Shore's best movie. Beret Girl is one of those beat poets and doesn't really do anything except add to the college atmosphere. Tank is the henchman and possibly kills off everyone on the blimp, and Brad is a jerk who nearly killed P.J., Goofy, Max, and Tank. Brad is a sore loser and does nothing but cheat in order to win. While certain characters aren't really that in depth. They are actually believable, even Bobby. The movie is mostly about Max and Goofy's relationship, and both character's personalities are explained in the first movie anyways.7/10
Voice Acting/Dialogue - The voice acting is done really well and above the usual direct-to-video garbage. Bobby as I said is just annoying, and is the only downside to this part of the movie. He only has about 15 lines in the whole movie, so you don't really notice him that much. The dialogue is just okay, it's not great, except for Bobby. Bobby's dialogue is atrocious. Especially, the Rasta pasta line. It's believable, and the few bits of exposition blend in so well, that you hardly ever realize it is exposition. 9/10
Soundtrack - The soundtrack for this movie does not date like how A Goofy Movie did with Stand Out and I 2 I. The movie is actually timeless thanks to the soundtrack, as it doesn't scream, "takes place in the year 2000". That song that song that plays while they're driving through the campus, is what got me pump up for college. It is nothing to brag about however. The movie is actually a lot more quiet than A Goofy Movie, and yet doesn't feel like the theatrical release that it's predecessor was. 6/10
Animation - The animation is neither stunning nor bad. It's kind of just meh. I will point to Max's reaction shot when seeing his father pop up unexpectedly in class in a 70s get up. That is classic. 6/10
Overall - I thought it was a really good direct-to-video outing, and was really surprised at the 57% on Rotten Tomatoes. I was even more surprised at the audience score, 47%. It's not that great of a movie, but it's also not that bad of a movie. In my opinion, that ending sequence felt really sad for me, as it would be the last time we would ever see Goof Troop in movie form. The only problem I have is Roxanne being kept out of the movie, while Bobby stayed in. Screw Bobby, Roxanne was like one of favorite parts of A Goofy Movie. It is however realistic, in that young love like that, doesn't really last. Which is kind of tease, when you hear she reappears in a House of Mouse episode, and is replaced in Twice Upon a Christmas by Mona. I did however like the new character, Sylvia. She was the movie's Roxanne. I'm actually going to bump the score of the movie down .1 point because of Roxanne's omission. Also a mention goes to the fact that the blimp disaster and P.J. being blasted out (no one could survive from that fall), means a lot of people died because of the College X Games. James Cameron would've made a movie about it, starring a romance, and a Celine Dion song. I give it a 6.5/10. Round that, you get a solid 7/10. Hope you liked my first review, or at least found it helpful.
Surprisingly Holds Up since Year 2000
elicopperman4 May 2020
In the corporately-manufactured era of Disney between the mid 1990s and mid 2000s, everyone would dread the seemingly monotonous and unbelievable direct-to-dvd sequels to Disney movies both old and recent. However, of the few that actually stood out well in terms of quality was the sequel to A Goofy Movie: An Extremely Goofy Movie. From the title alone and the fact that it came out in the sports-dominated year of 2000, one would expect this film would be dated on arrival. Yet unlike most Disney sequels that didn't need to even be thought up, this film surprisingly works well on its own enough to stand the test of time.
The main storyline revolves Max Goof moving on to college and competing in the X-Games, but also having to deal with Goofy coming to the same college to get a degree. From that premise alone, the movie practically writeall the cliched shenanigans that could ensue within, from Max being embarrassed at Goofy's personality, to the rival competitors challenging the underdogs to the games, to Goofy struggling to keep up with classes, Max and a newly found love interest. However, what would otherwise be formulaic and predictable plot beats are made up for with a decent amount of fun and surprisingly heartfelt tone. Much of what does go on in the movie surrounding Goofy's experiences in college are worthy of laughter given how absurd they can be, and you also route for Goofy more than Max this time because of how much he needs to focus on his life away from his son moving away. Even if it shares a similar type of arch from the first movie, it's less about the father-son relationship than it is about overcoming obstacles in college from bullying rivals and accomplishing your goals.
If anyone else deserves to be praised for their efforts, it would have to be the animators, since they were able to make the most out the material. I think this film may have even broader acting and gestures than the first movie, because the numerous variety of facial expressions and bold poses really make each character stick out well. The antagonist Bradley Uppercrust in particular could have easily been the generic jerk rival with an ego higher than the sun, but the animators behind him really pushed just how far you can go in expressing his feelings through the face as much as possible. Same can be said for the voice actors, both returning players like Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Rob Paulsen and even Pauly Shore, and newer cast members like Vicki Lewis, Bebe Neuwrith and Brad Garrett, who all sound like they were having a blast in the recording studio with each character they brought to life. Special attention must be given to veteran voice artist Jeff Bennett, as he's able to voice over four characters without once ever sounding too similar from the other, even an old raspy woman.
Isn't it cool when you can make the most of such a stupid premise as a sequel to A Goofy Movie set at college? What could have easily been a hopelessly dated product of the late 1990s/early 2000s ends up as a surprisingly entertaining flick with the same lovable characters from before. If the first movie was about a father and son overcoming their differences through growth and development, than this film is about a father and son overcoming the real world in their own way: one through a crazy competition and the other through achieving their dreams. 20 years since its release, it still holds up in a bizarre way.
The main storyline revolves Max Goof moving on to college and competing in the X-Games, but also having to deal with Goofy coming to the same college to get a degree. From that premise alone, the movie practically writeall the cliched shenanigans that could ensue within, from Max being embarrassed at Goofy's personality, to the rival competitors challenging the underdogs to the games, to Goofy struggling to keep up with classes, Max and a newly found love interest. However, what would otherwise be formulaic and predictable plot beats are made up for with a decent amount of fun and surprisingly heartfelt tone. Much of what does go on in the movie surrounding Goofy's experiences in college are worthy of laughter given how absurd they can be, and you also route for Goofy more than Max this time because of how much he needs to focus on his life away from his son moving away. Even if it shares a similar type of arch from the first movie, it's less about the father-son relationship than it is about overcoming obstacles in college from bullying rivals and accomplishing your goals.
If anyone else deserves to be praised for their efforts, it would have to be the animators, since they were able to make the most out the material. I think this film may have even broader acting and gestures than the first movie, because the numerous variety of facial expressions and bold poses really make each character stick out well. The antagonist Bradley Uppercrust in particular could have easily been the generic jerk rival with an ego higher than the sun, but the animators behind him really pushed just how far you can go in expressing his feelings through the face as much as possible. Same can be said for the voice actors, both returning players like Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Rob Paulsen and even Pauly Shore, and newer cast members like Vicki Lewis, Bebe Neuwrith and Brad Garrett, who all sound like they were having a blast in the recording studio with each character they brought to life. Special attention must be given to veteran voice artist Jeff Bennett, as he's able to voice over four characters without once ever sounding too similar from the other, even an old raspy woman.
Isn't it cool when you can make the most of such a stupid premise as a sequel to A Goofy Movie set at college? What could have easily been a hopelessly dated product of the late 1990s/early 2000s ends up as a surprisingly entertaining flick with the same lovable characters from before. If the first movie was about a father and son overcoming their differences through growth and development, than this film is about a father and son overcoming the real world in their own way: one through a crazy competition and the other through achieving their dreams. 20 years since its release, it still holds up in a bizarre way.
A sequel that is 70% good, 30% groan worthy
IonicBreezeMachine19 May 2020
Loving the first Goofy movie as a child it was a sure bet that I'd enjoy An Extremely Goofy Movie(albeit to a lesser extent). There's some really good moments in this movie, many of them centered around Goofy as we see him deal with Empty Nest Syndrome in some very haunting and sad scenes where it feels like he's now missing a piece of himself. Another great point is the romantic subplot between Goofy and the college librarian Sylvia(played in a terrific performance by Madam Secretary and Fraiser's Bebe Neuwirth), and their scenes(even the obligatory third act on the outs moment) have chemistry and charm to spare. What's not as great is Max, as his character feels like it's going through the exact same arc as he did in the first movie and his relationship with Roxanne is never addressed. Despite the hiccups, this is a sequel that does add enough to justify its existence and feels like it was a more passionate DTV effort by Disney than we could've expected.
Goofy over obsessed with her son
scottmcintosh201110 April 2022
Improves upon its predecessor.
Animany9410 May 2018
It is rare I feel that way, but !An Extremely Goofy Movie" is in my opinion a sequel which improves upon its predecessor in almost every way.
Max is approximately five years older now and is heading off to college with Bobby and PJ and away from his dad Goofy. This makes Goofy really sad and takes you through lots of sentimental scenes which really make you care about him.
Later Goofy is fired from his job and must acquire a college degree to increase his chances to get a new job. From that moment on we get a tremendously entertaining ride through Goofy's time with Max at college.
If you noticed, I wrote much about Goofy. That's one of the minor problems I had with this movie. Max is not a very interesting character in here, he is more like just a college student, but the drama between him and Goofy is just as effective in this movie as in the first one.
An Extremely Goofy Movie actually has more quiet moments than its predecessor, and I am thankful of that, because the first movie some times had too many hyperactive ones if you ask me.
The college X-Games competition, as engaging as it is, made me feel a little mnipulated, because I just felt like it was shouting "you want to go to the x-games" to my face. It could have been more timeless just by changing the name, but if you can look past that you get a good amount of tension and exitement which keeps you wanting to see the outcome. You really want Max and his team to win.
The absence of Roxanne doesn't bother me, because while their flirt in the first movie was cute, I see it as a bolt move from Disney not to make it a "happily ever after"-relationship, but accepting that many youngsters don't have those kinds of relationships.
The problems I have listed are the only ones to keep it from a ten, because I feel that An Extremely Goofy Movie delivers lots of entertainment for both kids and adults.
Max is approximately five years older now and is heading off to college with Bobby and PJ and away from his dad Goofy. This makes Goofy really sad and takes you through lots of sentimental scenes which really make you care about him.
Later Goofy is fired from his job and must acquire a college degree to increase his chances to get a new job. From that moment on we get a tremendously entertaining ride through Goofy's time with Max at college.
If you noticed, I wrote much about Goofy. That's one of the minor problems I had with this movie. Max is not a very interesting character in here, he is more like just a college student, but the drama between him and Goofy is just as effective in this movie as in the first one.
An Extremely Goofy Movie actually has more quiet moments than its predecessor, and I am thankful of that, because the first movie some times had too many hyperactive ones if you ask me.
The college X-Games competition, as engaging as it is, made me feel a little mnipulated, because I just felt like it was shouting "you want to go to the x-games" to my face. It could have been more timeless just by changing the name, but if you can look past that you get a good amount of tension and exitement which keeps you wanting to see the outcome. You really want Max and his team to win.
The absence of Roxanne doesn't bother me, because while their flirt in the first movie was cute, I see it as a bolt move from Disney not to make it a "happily ever after"-relationship, but accepting that many youngsters don't have those kinds of relationships.
The problems I have listed are the only ones to keep it from a ten, because I feel that An Extremely Goofy Movie delivers lots of entertainment for both kids and adults.
So-so
moviefreak90730 April 2006
Warning: Spoilers
OK, so heres the story: little Max has grown up and he's 18 now (where has the time gone?) so he and his friends go to college and enter this skating competition called the x-games, against Bradly Uppercrust III, a brat who has always won the X-Games. then much two Max's horror, his dad Goofy, in missing him so much, loses his job, and can't get another without a college degree, so he must go back too school. There, he meets the lovely Ms.Silvia Marpole. It was OK i guess, but the whole thing with Max dissing his dad didn't fly for me. i mean 'Leave me alone and get you're own life'? show the guy a little love! then they're was that weird café girl and brad-the-brat! all-and-all it was OK, but not as good as the first.
Xtreme fun, Xtremely cute :)
Loz88 November 2000
Hi, I own AEGM, or as some call it XGM (actually that's cooler, i'm gonna call it that from now on) First of all you should know that Jason Marsden is my favourite actor so i'm probably going to biased *ahem*. But actually i'm not. I did enjoy this movie, but i was left feeling....what's the word i'm looking for? Faintly disappointed. For a start it seemed alot shorter than the first movie "A Goofy Movie" and also Max just wasn't in it enough. No, seriously, it was meant to be about him at collage, right? Did we see him study? No! I liked the fact that PJ and Bobby were more prominent, and Bill Farmer as Goofy? Well you can't complain there can you, he deserves an award for that voice, wow. It was a good movie if you've never seen the first, you can't be disappointed, the animation was a hundred times better for a straight-to-video release than most others!!! The music was funky, especially if you don't like it when characters sing. The storyline was sweet. But it lacked something the first movie had, so if you really, really like the first like i do you may end up feeling the same way i do. Just remember that sequels are never as good as the original :) Loz
Meh
olivia-murphy1413 August 2008
Well in my opinion it is most definitely not as good as the first. It also seems far shorter than 'A Goofy Movie' everything moves too fast as well. Max has turned into a jerk, he was accepting his dad at the end of the first movie and now he's ashamed to know him. And the thing we all want to know, where did Roxanne go? We know Max would never break up with her so where did she go? The movies great if you take all of the 1st movie out of context. If you liked the first movie and are looking for something equally as good steer clear, but if your looking for a film with Goofy and skateboarding antics its sure to be fine for you.
Not exactly grade-A material
bootderek13 October 2008
I'll admit, there were a few good points in this film. Max goes to college, which shows us that he's moving into a new life. Goofy falls in love again, which I found to be most interesting. And new characters are introduced. But this film falls into the lower C to higher D category. For one thing, I was disappointed to see that all they focused on in college was skateboarding. I mean, Max should focus more on academics than on his sporting skills. Goofy's job is not very well introduced. I thought he worked as a photographer in a department store. Bebe Neuwirth and Vicki Lewis were interesting additions to the film. But the beret girl isn't given a name, so that was stupid. Also, WHAT IN THE WORLD OF Disney HAPPENED TO MAX'S CRUSH, ROXANNE? They never say what had happened to her. Lastly, I thought that the relationship between Goofy and Max had improved and brought them closer together, which was one of the main themes of the first film. In this film, they are right back to where they started. Terrible plot, terrible characters, and terrible animation.
1/10
1/10
Three Goofs
tedg5 July 2004
Warning: Spoilers
Spoilers herein.
There are three things about this little cartoon that should get you up-out-of-your-chair mad. And not just huffing mad, but pounding walls mad.
The first is elusive. Walt Disney created Goofy and indeed all of his characters with a single notion: that they would be extremely abstract entities. These were NOT people, and not animals either and not something in between: they were a new type of being altogether. Donald Duck had some of the accouterments of people - a house, (some) clothes, nephews... - but he was deliberately pulled so far away from what a person was that we entered an abstract world. A twilight zone of a different reality that tested the imagination of drawer and viewer.
I do not know why the current Disney oafs decided to transmute Goofy into a Fred McMurray surrogate - probably because it can rely on established, tired plot templates. But doing so robs a child of the ability to imagine, to create another world. If you are old enough, think back to how hard you had to work to enter Walt's fantasyland, how that subtly but strongly exercised your ability to perform rewarding abstract reasoning. And compare that to this. No wonder our kids are getting intellectually sick.
The second big goof is more obvious. I don't know who thought that sports and intellectual activity were the same, or in any way similar. No one who lives the life of the mind would equate the two in any way, and not in the least in matters of `focus' or `determination.' To so equate the two is so mindnumbingly wrong and would only be done by a corporate entity who sells sports instead of educational programming. Again, this sickens society in no small way.
The third goof may not offend you, but it does me. Disney takes the occasion to plug a Disney-owned ESPN product to kids. Now that's downright low.
If you are a parent and have a shred of concern about those few early years in which your child wakes up to a thinking person, you'll stay far far away from this. Please. I don't want to pay for more prisons.
Ted's Evaluation -- 1 of 3: You can find something better to do with this part of your life.
There are three things about this little cartoon that should get you up-out-of-your-chair mad. And not just huffing mad, but pounding walls mad.
The first is elusive. Walt Disney created Goofy and indeed all of his characters with a single notion: that they would be extremely abstract entities. These were NOT people, and not animals either and not something in between: they were a new type of being altogether. Donald Duck had some of the accouterments of people - a house, (some) clothes, nephews... - but he was deliberately pulled so far away from what a person was that we entered an abstract world. A twilight zone of a different reality that tested the imagination of drawer and viewer.
I do not know why the current Disney oafs decided to transmute Goofy into a Fred McMurray surrogate - probably because it can rely on established, tired plot templates. But doing so robs a child of the ability to imagine, to create another world. If you are old enough, think back to how hard you had to work to enter Walt's fantasyland, how that subtly but strongly exercised your ability to perform rewarding abstract reasoning. And compare that to this. No wonder our kids are getting intellectually sick.
The second big goof is more obvious. I don't know who thought that sports and intellectual activity were the same, or in any way similar. No one who lives the life of the mind would equate the two in any way, and not in the least in matters of `focus' or `determination.' To so equate the two is so mindnumbingly wrong and would only be done by a corporate entity who sells sports instead of educational programming. Again, this sickens society in no small way.
The third goof may not offend you, but it does me. Disney takes the occasion to plug a Disney-owned ESPN product to kids. Now that's downright low.
If you are a parent and have a shred of concern about those few early years in which your child wakes up to a thinking person, you'll stay far far away from this. Please. I don't want to pay for more prisons.
Ted's Evaluation -- 1 of 3: You can find something better to do with this part of your life.
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