8. Inspector Gadget (1999)

Based on the beloved children’s cartoon, Inspector Gadget is one of those movies that really only appeals to kids. It’s a lot like candy: it’s vivid, brightly colored, and sends you into a frenzy, yet it lacks in substance. The movie was heavily criticized, but it’s a childhood favorite for many who were kids at the time of its release. Matthew Broderick is at his goofiest as a security guard who is transformed into a part-robot equipped with a nearly endless supply of quirky gadgets and whirligigs—perfect for thwarting the evil Claw, a business tycoon who just wants to cause chaos in Riverton and steal other scientists’ work.

Inspector Gadget is jam-packed with over-the-top, zany violence ranging from punches to explosions and chaotic traffic pile-ups—and even boasts a surprising amount of sexual innuendo, such as a rocket that shoots from Gadget’s hat when a woman gets close to him. Much of this juvenile humor and wacky antics, shot in a frenetic style, can feel cringey and headache-inducing—especially for older viewers. Younger audiences, however, are sure to get a kick out of it.