Nonureva
Really Surprised!
SparkMore
n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.
Portia Hilton
Blistering performances.
Brenda
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
ofpsmith
I remember seeing this movie all the time when I was a little kid. we have it on DVD and my sister and I would watch it constantly. Even though I haven't seen it in years I can still remember plenty of scenes. Professor Ned Brainerd (Fred MacMurray) is a professor at Medfield College, who is known for (among other things) constantly missing his wedding to the school president's secretary Betsy Carlisle (Nancy Olson). The day Betsy finally gives up on Ned is also the day that Ned discovers flying rubber and tries to interest the school, the government, and Betsy into the idea of using it. Unfortunately the only person interested is greedy businessman Alonzo Hawk (Keenan Wynn). And when Hawk steals the flying rubber it's up to Ned to get it back. It's a very entertaining film, and the Hawk character would go on to appear in 2 other Disney films, Herbie Rides Again and Son of Flubber. The acting for the most part is good and MacMurray is really fun to watch here.
blitzebill
...and one of the best by Disney.You can't see this film and not enjoy the time of you life.It's clever, funny, and inventive.Please forget Robin Williams' version.That was a waste of celluloid.I'm a professor and was just thinking about the "absent-minded " effect yesterday.Or was I?? anyway, we professors are cool.and so is this film.enjoy.
disdressed12
i won't say this a great movie,but i will say it sure beats the dreadful 1997 remake called Flubber starring Robin Williams.that movie was tedious,to say the least.this movie,at least,was somewhat entertaining,if not all that funny.there are a couple of mildly amusing moments.there is a lot of overacting,which i have found quite typical of Disney movies of that era(1950's through 70's)but that was probably funny back then.Fred MacMurray plays the main character,professor Brainard,a chemistry professor who discovers a new compound that should revolutionize the world.of course,he's so busy working on his experiments,he neglects everything else in his life.MacMurray is very appealing and likable,as he is in any of his movies.my vote for The Absent Minded Professor is a 5/10
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.
