DVD
REVIEW:
UNDERDOG
12/16/07
SYNOPSIS:
Through a secret experiment
gone awry, Shoeshine acquires incredible superpowers,
including the ability to fly and speak. After escaping from
the megalomaniacal doctor and his henchman Cad (Warburton),
Shoeshine is adopted by an ex-cop (Belushi). Armed with a
fetching superhero costume, Underdog vows to protect the
beleaguered citizens of Capitol City and, in particular, one
beautiful spaniel name Polly Purebred. When a diabolical
plot by Barsinister and Cad threatens to destroy the city,
only Underdog can save the day!
REVIEW:
Based on one of the most famous cartoon
characters from the 60's, director Frederik Du Chau brings
to life his 21 st century version of "Underdog". Film that
was released in theaters back on August 3 2007 and managed
to collect around 42 million in the box office. The film was
produced by Spyglass Entertainment and Classic Media and
distributed theatrically by Disney Pictures.
This film can be viewed from two different angles for fans and non
fans. For fans, the film offers the chance to enjoy an
updated version of the K-9 superhero. However some of those fans will
complaint about the true origins of "Underdog" and probably
will agree that the sound of voice of their superhero is not the
nerdy voice of the original. Instead "Underdog" has teenager
cool voice, that adds more fun to the character. In
addition, there is the new generation of moviegoers or new
fans that will enjoy the film as an average DVD movie,
and nothing more.
The bottom line is that the film is well done and the story
is easy to follow specially for the little ones, who will be
greatly entertained. The selection of Jason Lee for the
voice of underdog was an excellent choice by the producers.
Jason added the appropriate tone of voice that Underdog
needed in this day and age. The film doesn’t earn too much
for special effects, since there is nothing that we haven’t
seen before in the “Wonderful World of Disney ” TV movies.
The film has all the ingredients needed to become a nice
little DVD franchise, just like “Air Bud” was back in 1997.
Everything will depend on how well the DVD does with sells
and rentals. In addition, the DVD contains both full screen and widescreen
a version of
the film. As for bonus features, it doesn't offer much
except the very first cartoon episode of Underdog,
VIDEO:
Full Screen (2.35:1)
Widescreen Enhance for 16x9 TVs
AUDIO:
Dolby
Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 French and Spanish
Subtitles - English, Spanish
French,
BONUS FEATURES:
Never-before-seen Bloopers
(1:37)
Deleted Scenes: About three
deleted scenes with the option for intorduction by director
Frederik Du Chau (4:07)
“Underdog Raps”—A music video
featuring Kyle Massey, star of Disney Channels hit show
“Cory on the House.”
Sit, Stay, Act: Diary of a Dog
Actor Shoeshine gives fans a peek at the making of the movie
from his point of view. In an entertaining feature, Underdog
“digs up” the real behind-the-scenes dirt. (5:52)
Underdog Original Cartoon Episode
—“Safe Waif,” the very first cartoon episode featuring the
caped canine.
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