Not Just a Goof

Would watch A Goofy Movie (1995) and Goof Troop (the series that it spun off from) many times in my childhood. Both have aged quite nicely in my opinion and seeing that Disney+ was releasing a documentary about the making of the film to coincide with its' 30th anniversary I was quite intrigued to see what happened behind the scenes.

The documentary shines a light into a lot of things that transpired during the making of the film. This was Kevin Lima's first directorial effort, the crew didn't have as much money to work with compared to other features Walt Disney Animation Studios was developing like The Lion King (1994) and Pocahontas, and Jeffrey Katzenberg was both the project's biggest challenge and cheerleader - for instance, the rumor that Steve Martin was suggested to voice Goofy instead of Bill Farmer? It turns out it is true, and Katzenberg even wanted him to use his regular speaking voice - thank goodness director Kevin Lima believed in Farmer and had him redo some of his lines with his normal voice which proved to Katzenberg his idea to recast was the wrong one to have.

Katzenberg's exit from the studio did not do the movie any favors though, as their marketing budget got slashed, and they were unable to make a strong impact at the box office, but luckily it found success in syndication and on home video release and it is regarded as a classic.

Definitely a delightful and insightful documentary. The 2D animated flashbacks were also a nice and humorous touch.

I expected to hear some cool stories about the production of 'A Goofy Movie'. I wasn't ready for what I got; a vivid picture of a group of people given a project that was questioned by so many.

'A Goofy Movie' is a certified Disney classic due to the amazing people behind it and the fanbase that came with time. And 'Not Just A Goof' is a love letter to all of them!

If you grew up with that perfect slice of the 90s, then this wonderful documentary is worth the watch. And if you're at all a Disney fan, like myself, pair it with a viewing of 'A Goofy Movie' afterword. It was a whole new viewing experience!

A Goofy Movie (1995) is my third favorite Disney animated movie of all time and this documentary movie is one of the best movie documentaries I've watched in a long time.

Positives for Not Just a Goof (2025): It was fascinating to watch this documentary on a movie that I am surprised failed at first and manage to grow legs over time. It was nice to see these interviews with people who genuinely cared about making this movie. It was also nice to see clips of fans and critics saying awesome things about the movie. I loved seeing the concept arts for this movie. And finally, it was just nice see Disney finally acknowledge this movie for its greatness.

Overall, Not Just a Goof (2025) is a wonderful documentary movie on a phenomenal Disney animated movie.

The "Not Just a Goof" documentary takes a deep dive into the making of *A Goofy Movie*, offering insights into the movie's dialogue, animation, music, and production.

It explores the behind-the-scenes process, shedding light on the creative challenges and triumphs that shaped this beloved film. I found the documentary to be well-crafted and enjoyable, especially the added animation elements, which were both creative and engaging. However, as someone from Gen Z who didn't grow up with Goofy and only watched the movie years after its release, I struggled to fully grasp the documentary's overall purpose. While I didn't personally find the need for a documentary on the film, I can see how it would be a treasure for long-time fans of *A Goofy Movie* or those interested in movie-making behind the scenes. For them, this documentary is definitely a must-watch.

A Goofy Movie was always one of my favorite Disney animated films, but it never seemed to get the recognition it deserved. This documentary puts that into perspective for all fans of the film. It goes to show there is way more love for A Goofy Movie than anyone ever knew.

The writer and director of the documentary did some great interviews with cast members Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden, the producers and mostly, director Kevin Lima. A Goofy Movie was a work of love by those who made the film, and it's great to see how much they cared. It's hard to believe the studio didn't have as much faith in the film even though it was based on a core Disney character.

I was extremely surprised that Jeffrey Katzenberg was wanting Goofy not to have his iconic voice, but rather have him voiced by Steve Martin. How weird that would have been. I'm so glad they didn't go in that direction. And even though Katzenberg seems insane for that idea, he was still behind the film until the day he was fired.

It's been 30 years since released and it's awesome to see what an impact A Goofy Movie has had on audiences of multiple generations and across all ethnic groups. It is one of the more memorable films of my childhood and I'm so glad it's still so popular.