Underdog
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37 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

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  • Starring: Amy Adams, Jason Lee, Peter Dinklage
  • Summary: After an accident in the mysterious lab of maniacal scientist Dr. Simon Barsinister, an ordinary beagle unexpectedly finds himself with unimaginable powers and the ability to speak. Armed with a fetching superhero costume, Underdog vows to protect the beleaguered citizens of Capitol City and, in particular, one beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebread. When a sinister plot by Barsinister and his overgrown henchman Cad threatens to destroy Capitol City only Underdog can save the day. (Disney)… Expand
  • Director: Frederik Du Chau
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family
  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 84 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 6 out of 16
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    67
    This digitized update, with Jason Lee as a huskier, more generic Underdog, mostly drops the doggerel, but the endearing airborne-beagle effects help to offset the formula twists.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    60
    The movie isn't nearly as bad as you would expect when the studio holds its only press screening the night before a national opening.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Justin Chang
    50
    Falls somewhere between stale retread and half-hearted parody of superhero-movie formulas.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    38
    The bite and bark of Underdog are both pretty awful, but little kids might take this pooch for a walk.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Kellyp.
    10
    It is a really good movie..i love dogs and this sis a really good comedy feature!
  2. TheQuietGamer
    7
    I really enjoyed this movie, older audiences may not enjoy but younger audiences will be sucked in immediately by it's humor and intentionally goofy story.… Expand
  3. QB.
    6
    Not a great film by any stretch of the imagination, but I laughed. and I enjoyed the homages.
  4. MichaelD
    4
    There was a couple of funny moments but the end was VERY cheesy.

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