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* [[Alternate Character Interpretation]]: Some people say that Gadget ''isn't'' stupid, he's [[Obfuscating Stupidity|willingly]] being a distraction so Penny can accomplish the mission, since when Penny's safety is threatened, he suddenly seems to become a ''lot'' more competent. |
* [[Alternate Character Interpretation]]: Some people say that Gadget ''isn't'' stupid, he's [[Obfuscating Stupidity|willingly]] being a distraction so Penny can accomplish the mission, since when Penny's safety is threatened, he suddenly seems to become a ''lot'' more competent. |
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** Others interpret his complete obliviousness as a defense mechanism against dealing with what he has become. |
** Others interpret his complete obliviousness as a defense mechanism against dealing with what he has become. |
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* [[Body Horror]]: What may happen if you start to think about how and WHERE the different gadgets fit into his body. |
* [[Body Horror]]: What may happen if you start to think about how and WHERE the different gadgets fit into his body. |
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* [[Surprisingly Improved Sequel]]: On the other hand, the direct-to-video sequel was given props from following the cartoon's formula more closely than its predecessor. |
* [[Surprisingly Improved Sequel]]: On the other hand, the direct-to-video sequel was given props from following the cartoon's formula more closely than its predecessor. |
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* [[Uncanny Valley]]: Ironically used effectively in a negative capacity with Robo-Gadget. The shifty eyes and fake teeth are scary without really even trying. One could argue that Broderick made a better villain than a hero in the film. |
* [[Uncanny Valley]]: Ironically used effectively in a negative capacity with Robo-Gadget. The shifty eyes and fake teeth are scary without really even trying. One could argue that Broderick made a better villain than a hero in the film. |
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* [[Visual Effects of Awesome]]: The original is worth watching just for [[Stan Winston|Stan Winston's]] realisations of Inspector Gadget's gadgets. |
* [[Visual Effects of Awesome]]: The original is worth watching just for [[Stan Winston|Stan Winston's]] realisations of Inspector Gadget's gadgets. |
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* [[What the Hell, Casting Agency?]]: one of the main complaints in reguards to the first film. |
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