Flubber
Flubber
Professor Phillip Brainard, an absent minded professor, works with his assistant Weebo, trying to create a substance that's a new source of energy and that will save Medfield College where his sweetheart Sara is the president. He has missed his wedding twice, and on the afternoon of his third wedding, Professor Brainard creates flubber, which allows objects to fly through the air.
Manuel Frangis reviewedMarch 23, 2025
I just watched Flubber again and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie is pure nostalgic fun and still holds up as one of the most entertaining family comedies from the 90s. It is weird, goofy, full of energy, and packed with that classic Robin Williams charm that never gets old.
The story follows Professor Philip Brainard, a quirky scientist who is so obsessed with his experiments that he keeps forgetting his own wedding. During one of his wild projects, he ends up creating a living green substance called Flubber that has a mind of its own and insane bouncing energy. From there, things spiral into total chaos in the best way.
Robin Williams is absolutely perfect in this role. He brings so much energy, humor, and heart to the character that you cannot help but root for him. His physical comedy is top tier, and every scene he is in is just fun to watch. Whether he is getting launched across the room or trying to communicate with Flubber, he completely owns the movie.
Flubber itself is hilarious. The little green blob bounces around, dances, causes chaos, and somehow manages to be adorable and wild at the same time. It is such a strange idea for a movie but it totally works. The way they animate it to interact with the world makes the movie feel alive and fun from start to finish.
The humor is great for both kids and adults. There is a lot of slapstick, some clever jokes, and a bunch of silly chaos that keeps things exciting. Robin Williams’ timing makes the jokes hit even harder and his reactions to everything going wrong are priceless. The movie never takes itself seriously and that is what makes it work.
The pacing is really solid too. The movie jumps right into the fun and never slows down. There is always something new going on, whether it is Flubber bouncing around the house or Brainard trying to fix his mistakes. It keeps the energy high the whole way through.
The supporting cast is also strong. Marcia Gay Harden plays Sara, the woman Brainard keeps forgetting to marry, and she brings a nice mix of patience and frustration to the role. Christopher McDonald plays a great over the top villain who is constantly trying to steal Brainard’s invention, and his character fits right into the chaos. Even the robot assistant, Weebo, adds a lot of heart and fun to the story.
The special effects, especially for the time, are actually really impressive. Flubber looks and moves in a way that feels real even though it is this totally unrealistic substance. The flying car, the bouncing shoes, and all the other inventions give the movie a cool sci fi vibe while keeping it fun and light.
The reason I give it 5 out of 5 stars is not because it is perfect, but because of how much fun it is to watch. It is funny, fast, creative, and full of heart. Robin Williams brings so much personality to it and the whole movie feels like one big cartoon brought to life.
Overall Flubber is a classic family comedy that is still just as entertaining now as it was when it came out. It is goofy and wild but it has charm and heart too. I loved it as a kid and I still love it now. Definitely a movie I will keep rewatching.