The movie provides amusement but doesn't inspire awe, and it might disappoint those who loved the original cartoon. Inspector Gadget was a fantastic show that aired for a short time on television in Portugal. I recall watching him, and I enjoyed it, though not for very long—maybe four or five years at most. Still, it was one of my favorite cartoons growing up. However, this live-action adaptation doesn't quite cap…

I suspect the low ratings are because some viewers felt it didn’t stick closely enough to the original TV show, although since I haven’t seen that myself, I can’t comment on that aspect. As a movie, however, I did find it enjoyable. *Inspector Gadget* is very goofy but seems aware of how silly it is, similar to *Looney Tunes: Back in Action* and *The Cat in the Hat*. I liked those movies, and while this one isn't…