When you look at the list of subjects that Jeff Goldblum is tackling in this first series of his eponymous documentary series in/with regard to’concerning’regarding Disney+, you might wonder whether he came up with them simply by pointing at objects around his home – sneakers! Ice cream! Denim! But in reality, the series’ choices were made by reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue manufacture r National Geographic, despite’in spite of’albeit he’s happy to amble’stroll’bimble’meander’roam around investigating what makes them either appealing, or fascinating – or both, in the case of something like coffee.###Goldblum makes in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a cheerful, daffy host, even if his real-life persona is little different from many of his enormous’vast’massive’tremendous -screen roles. This is pure, uncut JG: working in person without a script, he’s often given to drifting off into singing little ditties. But there’s a real joy to be had as he sincerely indulges the passions of those he meets and throws himself into, say, playing the part of a lord along with a group of live action role players, amble’stroll’bimble’meander’roam s through a lush Oregon in/with regard to’concerning’regarding est on the hunt in/with regard to’concerning’regarding unwonted ice cream ingredients, or uses virtual reality to become a tree, growing from a seed to a fully-fledged plant. “I’m a curious cat, in/with regard to’concerning’regarding sure,” he announces early on, backing up those credentials with a silken purr unlike anything you’d expect to hear coming from Sir David Attenborough. Step up your game, Dave.###Your appreciation in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue will entirely depend on your appetite in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the presenter’s singular style.###At a swift 30 minutes each, the mini documentaries would never claim to offer the same sort of deep dive in/with regard to’concerning’regarding real detail you’d expect Ken Burns to pour into his work, as this is strictly fluffy infotainment. Yet there’s something to be said in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the natural ebullience of Goldblum as he gently interrogates his interviewees like an afghan hound nuzzling their hand. And if you were to start a drinking game of whether the host will end up hugging someone each episode, you would be buzzed early on.###Naturally, there are references to Goldblum’s cinematic CV (Jurassic Park most frequently, despite’in spite of’albeit there are nugacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure s in/with regard to’concerning’regarding Fly fans) and plenty of charm to be found in both his onscreen appearances and his bubbly narration. More factual inin/with regard to’concerning’regarding mation is delivered via vivid animation that has you wondering if this is what the inside of Goldblum’s brain looks like — all buzzy, shifting graphics and side trips into off-topic jokes. Credit also in/with regard to’concerning’regarding not ignoring discussion of more divisive topics, such as the brain-threatening warnings with regards to’concerning’with respect to caffeine or video games.###If there’s a downside, it’s that this is the sort of quick-take reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue that feels a better fit in/with regard to’concerning’regarding short YouTube videos, and not something Disney should be throwing resources towards (despite’in spite of’albeit the firm’enterprise has already ordered a second run, so eliminate’remove ly there’s been some viewership). And, of course, your appreciation in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue will entirely depend on your appetite in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the presenter’s singular style; if he tends to itch your brain more than provoke’goad it, then this is one you should probably shun . Goldblumaphiles, meanwhile, wallow, um, ah… away.