- ISBN13: 0786936734300
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Movie DVDWhat happens when mad scientist Dr. Simon Barsinister (Peter Dinklage) and a former police beagle Shoeshine (voiced by Jason Lee) are involved in a fiery lab accident? A dog with superpowers is born (soon to be dubbed Underdog) and Dr. Barsinister becomes a man obsessed with revenge and bent on genetically modifying the entire population of Capital City. An unwitting former policeman Dan (James Belushi) and his son Jack (Alex Neuberger) adopt Shoeshine in hopes of improving their strained relationship and what follows is a typical scene of home destruction by a young dog multiplied exponentially by the incredible strength, speed, and newly developed language skills of one super dog. While Jack and Shoeshine struggle with the conflict between Shoeshine’s desire to be a regular dog and Jack’s insistence that he use his newfound powers to help people, mayhem reigns in Capital City as Barsinister and his henchman Cad (Patrick Warburton–Emperor’s New Groove) wreak havoc on the entire city and Jack’s dad, schoolmate Molly (Taylor Momsen), and her dog Polly (voiced by Amy Adams–Enchanted) are all unwittingly dragged into the conflict. Underdog dedicates himself to good, quickly becoming revered as a superhero, but ultimately it will take the combined efforts and understanding of Underdog, Jack, Dan, Molly, and Polly to defeat Barsinister and save Capital City from destruction. Based on the original animated Underdog television series, this live action film is entertaining, if not great. Bonus features include deleted scenes with director introductions, bloopers, a 5-minute glimpse of the logistics of shooting animals and blending live action with animation, and the first Underdog cartoon “Safe Waif.” (Ages 3 to 12) –Tami Horiuchi
NOTE: This DVD offers both full screen and wide screen formats, but defaults to full screen with the wide screen option accessible only through the audio option menu.
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April 28, 2010
#1
A lab accident gives a hound named Shoeshine some serious superpowers — a secret that the dog eventually shares with the young boy who becomes his owner and friend.
April 28, 2010
#2
Unfortunately the CD was defective, something the seller had not noticed. When told about the problem, seller immediately responded, saying money would be refunded when the item was returned. A responsible seller even if the item was a disappointment.
April 29, 2010
#3
Repulsive overweight teenage boy shows contempt for his hard working single parent by ridiculing Dad’s occupation. And the bratty slob gets rewarded with a dog! This is a DVD I would not allow my children to see. The plot, music, and special effects do nothing to redeem this picture. Worst of all the actors are sickening to look at. Shouldn’t the lead player be expected to wash his hair? Well, at least the hound is clean, but this movie is a DOG!
April 29, 2010
#4
Almost everything you fear this is going to be, it is — cheesy, dull, loud, overproduced, under-inspired and a waste of talent. The film’s only saving grace is it isn’t offensive. You can let your kids watch it without worry.
Stay away from it, though, if you’re a fan of the beloved original series. After the title sequence, this movie has no respect for the old television show and never approaches its waggish sense of humor. You’ll be better served by the new DVD collections of the TV series — The Ultimate Underdog Collection Volume 1, The Ultimate Underdog Collection Volume 2 and The Ultimate Underdog Collection Volume 3. They’re badly edited, but they’re better than this.
April 29, 2010
#5
I got this DVD and it won’t play on my computer’s DVD player. That’s were I play all my DVDs, so I have to say don’t buy. If you want to watch, wait for TV.