Goofy Movies Number Ten: A weird little reel of bad luck

Is it worth your time?

Honestly, only if you are deep into archival oddities or have exactly eight minutes to kill while eating a very cold sandwich. If you like your comedy tight, logical, or even remotely funny, you should probably skip this. It feels less like a movie and more like a fever dream you had after falling asleep in front of a projector.

The whole thing is just a collection of vignettes that don't really go anywhere. It reminded me a bit of the frantic, low-stakes energy in Puddle Pranks, though with significantly less charm. The bear is the real star here, if only because his complete lack of interest in catching fish is so relatable. I mean, I get it, buddy. Sometimes the river is just too cold.

Cinematic perspective: Exploring the visual vocabulary of Goofy Movies Number Ten (1934) through its definitive frames.

Odd moments that stuck

• The plane scenes are genuinely stressful. Not because of danger, but because watching a machine fail to do its primary function for three minutes straight is just exhausting.
• The woman’s segments feel like they were written by someone who really, really hates the concept of a pleasant afternoon.
• The editing is so choppy it feels like someone was just cutting film strips with a pair of kitchen scissors in the dark.

There is a weird, detached quality to the humor. It doesn't want you to laugh with it. It almost seems like it wants you to feel bad for the bear. I found myself wondering if this was the same kind of tone they were aiming for in Personality, but without the benefit of a coherent plot.

It’s not good, but it’s not exactly boring either. It’s just... there. It exists in this weird space where it isn't quite a comedy and isn't quite a drama. It’s just a reel of people and animals having a very bad day. 🐻

Don't look for a lesson. Don't look for a performance that changes your life. Just watch the bear not fish, shrug, and move on with your day.