#12: Mr. Magoo (1997)
Mr. Magoo (1997), directed by Stanley Tong and starring Leslie Nielsen, turns a simple cartoon concept into a stretched-out live-action comedy that quickly runs out of steam. It follows Quincy Magoo, a wealthy man with extreme nearsightedness who refuses to wear glasses, constantly stumbling through life while narrowly avoiding disaster. Things escalate when he unknowingly ends up with a stolen ruby, making him the target of criminals and the authorities. The main issue is repetition, with the same sight gag played again and again until it loses impact. The humor around his disability also sparked backlash, making it feel dated on release.
