RyothChatty ridiculous rating

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Gutsycurene Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

JimSDCal In "Double Indemnity" and "The Apartment" Fred MacMurray proved adept at drama. In this Disney, family comedy he shows his strenght as a comedic actor. MacMurray plays Ned Brainerd, a collegiate professor who devises an invention, "Flubber" (flying rubber) which is super-bouncy and allows his car to defy gravity. A rich alumni, Alonzo Hawk (Keenan Wynn) wishes to get his hands on the invention and the millions of dollars it is guaranteed to garner, so he uses under-handed methods to try to wrest control of Ned's spectacular discovery. Their is good humor throughout this movie, particularly when Hawk's desires become known to Ned and Ned uses "Flubber" to make Hawk bounce out-of-control. This film is one of the Disney Company's first comedies and one can only wish that their later one's are half-as-funny as this early venture. This movie gets a grade of A- and a very strong recommendation.

moonspinner55 Small town chemistry professor, known for his forgetful, befuddled nature yet something of a closet science-genius as well, accidentally creates a rubbery substance in his garage laboratory which generates its own energy (flying rubber--or, as Fred MacMurray keeps reminding us, Flubber). Trouble is, he can't seem to get anyone's attention long enough to explain his discovery (flying his car around the city at night instead of in the daytime probably doesn't help). Sub-plot about the college's main financial contributor hoping to close the campus and turn it into a supermarket is fatuous padding, and the caveat that his son (Tommy Kirk) is the number one player on the college basketball is unintentionally funny (sleepy, despondent Kirk looks ready for nap). Box-office hit most likely squeaked by on its special effects; those not in the mood for leaping, bouncing slapstick can amuse themselves by counting the number of times the editor cuts to MacMurray's dog for quizzical reactions. Sweetheart Nancy Olson's pained expressions run them a close second. Followed by "Son of Flubber" in 1963; reworked as "Flubber" in 1997. ** from ****

kenjha A man creates flying rubber in his garage using gamma rays, blissfully unaware of what gamma radiation can do to the human body. A stupid but enjoyable comedy from Disney, with MacMurray well cast in the title role. Olson is his ever-patient fiancé. Interestingly, the movie careers of MacMurray and Olson peaked in a pair of Billy Wilder classics, "Double Indemnity" and "Sunset Blvd.," respectively. This film is aimed at the kiddie set and they should find it generally amusing. The basketball game is funny initially but becomes repetitive, thanks to the uninspired direction. The last part in Washington seems to be tacked on just to make sure the movie is long enough.

c2bryan-1 It has been years since I have seen this movie! I am glad to see that it is still fun and my girls really enjoyed (4 & 6). What was kinda neat was that the Alonzo Hawk character also returns in Herbie Rides Again (same actor, same personality). Small coincidence, because the movie was also directed by Robert Stevenson.So, if you are looking for a film that will not offend, and offer a few chuckles and will captivate your child's attention, check out The Absent Minded Professor.Also, IMHO, do not wast time with the Flubber remake.CheersC