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Melts my heart every time. That's not to say that all of the effects held up as well as I remembered. The last fight, for example, Film Music Central Flubber | Channel Awesome | Fandom

: The antagonist, Wilson Croft, is frequently cited as a refreshingly blunt "cardboard cutout" villain who openly admits to being petty and corrupt, which some find more entertaining than a complex motive. Notable Quotes

"Wish I understood human beings... if I did, I wouldn't have had to spend my entire life in a laboratory trying to figure out how the world works". My Thoughts on: Flubber (1997) - Film Music Central subtitle Flubber

: Some analyses suggest the movie missed a more compelling story arc by introducing a sentient, artificial intelligence version of Flubber (Weebo) early on, only to focus later on the non-living green goo for cheap laughs. Technical & Thematic Analysis

: Many reviewers, including those from Film Music Central , argue that the film’s success rests entirely on Williams' performance. He manages to balance the "funny guy" and "serious guy" archetypes effectively, making a potentially mediocre script enjoyable. Melts my heart every time

: Critics on Reddit's r/iwatchedanoldmovie point out that the script often flip-flops awkwardly between silly slapstick humor and heavy sentimentality, such as the protagonist's recurring failures to attend his own wedding.

The film is remembered for its eccentric dialogue, often revolving around the professor’s social awkwardness: Notable Quotes "Wish I understood human beings

: An analysis from GradesFixer highlights the film's underlying message about the importance of creativity, innovation, and "thinking outside the box".