Mr. Magoo’s Movie Review

“This is WSEE radio, and Movie Reviews with your host. Mr. Quincy Magoo.”  [Music fades.]

“Uh, are we live yet?  Yes? Oh, this is Mr Magoo here, and we are going to talk about a dark movie today.  Now, this is a very dark, dark film, boys and girls, so I suggest that you bring a good pair of spectacles with you.  Ol’ Magoo had a little trouble seeing all the action in this movie.  I don’t know why the director chose to film this in black and white, because it made the images grainy and the story difficult to follow.  And the absence of sound also did not help.  But if you’re still interested in seeing the movie The Drudge, I need to add that the acting was a little stilted and exaggerated--it reminded me of the old-timey talkies."

“Wait, now this large red light is blinking.  I think we have a caller already.  Magoo Movie Review, I’m happy to hear from you.”

“Hey dude," a male voice said. "I think you got the title of the movie wrong, you’re supposed to be reviewing The Grudge."

“Yes, young man The Drudge , that’s it.”

“No, The Grudge.  Ggggrrrr … The Grudge.” voiced loudly.

“Hey, what’s that you say?  The Grudge?  Oh Magoo, you've done it again!  Yes, The Grudge of course.  Now this is a terrible story, a fine movie though, but a horrific time for all those poor villagers.  Why when those Who’s down in Who-ville wake up and discover that someone pure evil has stolen Christmas away, it is one of the most shocking moments in film.  Oh look,  we have another caller.  Magoo Movie Review, I’m happy to hear from you.”

“Hi Mr. Magoo, I just love you,”  gushed a female voice, “and I just love this show…"

“Yes dear.”

“And I just love this movie. My favorite part is when his heart grows three sizes too large,” she adds with a nervous giggle.

“A wonderful scene, this is what we in the industry, children, call Plot Point II, and it’s where the entire movie changes direction.  Then instead of a dark sinister story we are taken through a magnificent redemption tale.  Thank you for that nice observation.  Next caller, please.”

“My question, Mr. Magoo, sir, is do you prefer the classic animated version or the updated live action movie?” a young voice asks.

“Well, never let it be said that Magoo doesn’t like a little action, but the original is much better.  And available on Public TV, so you don’t have to pay a thing to watch it, sonny. Although being this close to Halloween, the new version does have a horrific performance by Jim Carrey.  Thanks for the call, and we have another blinking light.”

“Hey Magoo, get a clue.  It’s The Grudge, not The Grinch.  It’s a suspense horror film about a deadly curse. It’s awesome!  You know man, the movie with that babe Sarah Michelle Gellar.”

“Hummm, yes.  A horror movie with babies.  Well, Magoo doesn’t really care for the kind of films that terrorize children.  But if you are into that sort of thing, I’m sure this movie is truly frightening.  Ok, kids we are out of time for today.  Next week we will be reviewing the movie Mission Impossible starring Robert De Niro as a young monk who is sent to the Amazon rainforest to find the El Corazon.  For now, this is Mr. Magoo, bidding you adieu.”



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