Underdog [2008] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

See Larger Image	Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video Starring: Jason Lee, Peter Dinklage, James Belushi, Patrick Warburton, Alex Neuberger Directed By: Frederik Du Chau Average Customer Rating:


Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Binding: DVD EAN: 0786936734300 Format: AC-3 Label: Walt Disney Video Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2007-12-18 Running Time: 82 Studio: Walt Disney Video Theatrical Release Date: 2007-08-03
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Laugh out Loud Comment: Underdog is a great film for kids and the adults forced to watch with kids. If you have ever owned a dog, this is a laugh out loud film and for all those dog owners who have ever wondered what their dog is thinking and what would it be like if they could really talk....look no further. Customer Rating: Summary: A Cartoon Hero Become Real Comment: Underdog is the story of your average police beagle. He's supposed to be trained to sniff out bombs, but he's, well, bombed out at that job. Dejected after his most recent failure (hams and bombs smell alike, right?), he sets out alone on the streets. He's quickly picked up by Cad (Patrick Warburton) and taken to the lab of the mad Dr. Barsinister (Peter Dinklage). When the bad doc tries to inject him with something, he starts running around the lab, accidentally knocking over a shelf full of bottles. From these comes his super powers of speech, speed, strength, flying, you name it. Underdog manages to get himself adopted by a recently widowed father (Jim Belushi) with a bitter son (Alex Neuberger). But Dr. Barsinister is continuing his evil scheme. Will he find Underdog? Can a small dog stop the mad scientist? Never having watched the old cartoon show, I can't compare this film to its source material. I might have missed a few jokes as a result. But I found this to be only an average film. The story is predictable, but it was entertaining enough to hold my interest. There were some great one-liners, but too much bathroom humor for my tastes. I have a feeling the target audience of kids will enjoy it more then I did. Not surprisingly, the special effects were great. The acting was fine, but nothing outstanding. The exception to that was Patrick Warburton and Peter Dinklage. They play the villains slightly over the top, and the result was perfect. They were more funny then scary, although a couple scenes in the lab might frighten young children. This is a movie aimed at kids that is best left to them. They'll enjoy it, but adults will want to find something else to entertain them. More Reviews