All2ReelToo
Gooby (2009) - SO BAD THEY'RE GOOD REVIEW
Published: 2 April 2026 at 10:30 Europe/London
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In this episode of All2ReelToo’s SO BAD THEY’RE GOOD series, we bravely venture into the bizarre family-fantasy fever dream that is Gooby (2009).
When 11-year-old Willy is struggling through a rough patch, his childhood toy springs to life—literally. Enter Gooby: a six-foot-tall, furry, imaginary(?) monster who crashes into reality to help Willy cope… whether anyone asked for that help or not. What follows is a wildly strange mix of heart, confusion, and unintentionally hilarious moments that must be seen (and discussed) to be believed.
We break down the plot, the performances, and the many “choices” this movie makes—asking the important question: is Gooby a misunderstood family film, or a hall-of-fame entry in so-bad-they’re-good cinema?
Starring:
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Robbie Coltrane as Gooby (voice)
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David James Elliott as Jack Dandridge
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Ingrid Kavelaars as Elize Dandridge
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Matthew Knight as Willy Dandridge
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Eugene Levy as Mr. Nerdlinger
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Mary Haney as Mrs. Williams
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Len Doncheff as Mr. Ogilvey
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Paula Boudreau as Mrs. Deacon
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Elle Downs as Mrs. Donnelly
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Ricky Hegarty as Colin
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Alexander Conti as Eric
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Luke Bilyk as Cute Kid
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Jack Duffy as Grocery Store Manager
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Daniel DeSanto as Crane
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Avery Bisbee as Little Girl
🎙️ Press play and relive the nightmare… we mean nostalgia.
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