Gizmo! (1977)

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Director:

Howard Smith

Writers:

Kathleen Cox (writer)
Nicholas Hollander (writer)

Release Date:

22 January 1982 (Finland)

Genre:

Comedy | Documentary

Plot:

Compilation of man inventing strange contraptions in the 30's through 50's.

Plot Keywords:

Invention | Machine | Independent Film

Runtime:

77 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Finland:S | USA:G

Company:

High Wire Production

Trivia:

Much of the newsreel footage, originally shot without sound, has dialogue dubbed in. A lip reader was hired to figure out what the people were saying in the newsreels, and actors lip-synched the lines.

Soundtrack:

The Stunt Runner

An entertaining documentary on human endeavors and inventions that may have been overlooked but certainly worth mentioning.

GIZMO is a delightful, comedic presentation of the human spirit of determination and the willingness to take physical risks to overcome obstacles. The centuries old saying that fact is stranger than fiction is very much exemplified by the characters appearing in this film. The most bizarre fact is that this is actual footage without any actors and actresses performing the sometimes hilarious feats of human endurance.

The movie is wholesome entertainment that should bring about a laugh or two at a family gathering. It would also be a splendid tool for a motivational seminar. Laughter is sometimes the best medicine, and GIZMO might be a remedy!