Underdog - Movie Review
Ever watch a movie that has such conflicting emotions about it that you are wondering what you really thought of the movie? That is how I feel about Underdog. At the moment, the 32 year old in me is screaming out "my god, what a waste of time and money." whereas the 8 year old inner child in me is crying out "that was hilarious!".
I have to say that this was a pretty good family movie that a kid could probably sink their teeth into if they are in to the wholesome family fun movies. If the kids you have are totally into the death, destruction, and swearing movies where it really isn't a movie unless at least three things explode or someone has an attitude towards parents, then they probably won't like this movie in the least. The characters are totally stereotypical beyong belief. Underdog is a wholesome character, the two female love interests of both characters (human and dog) are too cute for words and perfect in manners and person beyond belief. The sidekick is soo stupid and...well, a side kick beyond any meaning of the word. The evil genius is your typical evil genius with the far fetched cartoon demands and simplistic evil plan that can be foiled.
There are a few one liners that made the old person in me groan and yet at the same time made the 8 year old child in me laugh. While the plot is simplistic beyond belief and got a 'oh come on' from the adult, the child was clapping for joy. There really wasn't much in the way of character development, plot, story or even depth to who they were, but let's face it, at 8 years old where your best friend on the playground today is the one who brought the coolest toy to play with, depth and tricky plots really don't mean much.
So, yeah, take your kids to see this movie but really dont look for the whole depth or complex movies. If your kid watches Halloween, Friday the 13th or The Others and finds them exciting and a cinematic piece of genius, then dodge this film. If your kid still giggles and laughs at Stuart Little flying his little plane, then this is probably the movie for them.
I have to say that this was a pretty good family movie that a kid could probably sink their teeth into if they are in to the wholesome family fun movies. If the kids you have are totally into the death, destruction, and swearing movies where it really isn't a movie unless at least three things explode or someone has an attitude towards parents, then they probably won't like this movie in the least. The characters are totally stereotypical beyong belief. Underdog is a wholesome character, the two female love interests of both characters (human and dog) are too cute for words and perfect in manners and person beyond belief. The sidekick is soo stupid and...well, a side kick beyond any meaning of the word. The evil genius is your typical evil genius with the far fetched cartoon demands and simplistic evil plan that can be foiled.
There are a few one liners that made the old person in me groan and yet at the same time made the 8 year old child in me laugh. While the plot is simplistic beyond belief and got a 'oh come on' from the adult, the child was clapping for joy. There really wasn't much in the way of character development, plot, story or even depth to who they were, but let's face it, at 8 years old where your best friend on the playground today is the one who brought the coolest toy to play with, depth and tricky plots really don't mean much.
So, yeah, take your kids to see this movie but really dont look for the whole depth or complex movies. If your kid watches Halloween, Friday the 13th or The Others and finds them exciting and a cinematic piece of genius, then dodge this film. If your kid still giggles and laughs at Stuart Little flying his little plane, then this is probably the movie for them.
posted by Capt_Canuck at 4:06 PM
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