1998/02 Flubber

Flubber is a science-fiction comedy film released by Walt Disney Pictures on November 26, 1997. A remake of the 1961 classic The Absent-Minded Professor, the film stars Robin Williams as Professor Philip Brainard, an eccentric inventor who creates a lively, rubber-like substance called “Flubber” — short for “flying rubber.” Directed by Les Mayfield and produced by John Hughes and Ricardo Mestres, the movie blends slapstick comedy with family-friendly science fiction. The screenplay, written by John Hughes and Bill Walsh, updates the original story with modern humor and special effects. Robin Williams leads the cast with energetic charm, supported by Marcia Gay Harden as his fiancée and Christopher McDonald as the scheming antagonist. The film features groundbreaking CGI to bring the bouncing, shape-shifting Flubber to life. Though Flubber received mixed reviews from critics, it became a box office success and is remembered for Williams’ performance and its playful, chaotic energy. ...Show More