Underdog

Name: Underdog
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family
Released: August 3, 2007
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 37
Cast: Amy Adams, Jason Lee, Peter Dinklage

2007

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: August 3, 2007 | PG

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 PollyAfter 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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Owen Gleiberman

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. Read full review

Jack Mathews

Made for viewers old enough to appreciate a talking pooch but too young to read or write about it. Read full review

Justin Chang

Falls somewhere between stale retread and half-hearted parody of superhero-movie formulas. Read full review

Marrit Ingman

The elements of the film don’t quite mesh: The villains are cartoony, but Du Chau aims for soggy family drama in his father-son story. Read full review

Kyle Smith

The bite and bark of Underdog are both pretty awful, but little kids might take this pooch for a walk. Read full review

Premiere Glenn Kenny

For adults -- even adults with fond memories of the TV series -- this is one bizarre mess. Read full review

Scott Tobias

The result is unfit for humankind. Read full review

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Kellyp.

Aug 8, 2007

It is a really good movie..i love dogs and this sis a really good comedy feature!

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GrumpyDan

Jul 10, 2015

Let’s be honest. Underdog is probably one of the least likely candidates for a movie adaptation. The cartoon super-hero is thirty years past his prime, existing over that time in just over 100 episodes that represent what animation has to look like when it’s churned out on a weekly basis.Let’s be honest. Underdog is probably one of the least likely candidates for a movie adaptation. The cartoon super-hero is thirty years past his prime, existing over that time in just over 100 episodes that represent what animation has to look like when it’s churned out on a weekly basis. Even stranger is the fact that the resulting picture is an enjoyable family picture that has something to offer to both Underdog newcomers and fans who have stuck with the show over the course of its life.

As is sadly becoming standard for family movies, there are a few minor issues common to the genre. There are probably more references to dogs eating crap than there really need to be, and the climax of the movie comes to a screeching halt so the family can have a tender moment that solves all of their problems. As a super hero movie, however, this picture is actually a lot better than I expected and surpasses some of the more mundane origin stories out there. As a movie, Underdog is as unlikely, and as surprisingly successful, as the hero himself.… Expand

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ChristopherC.

Aug 4, 2007

My 8 year old niece dragged me to see Underdog, and it wasn't nearly as painful as I thought it would be. She enjoyed it immensely, and it was engaging enough for me that I didn't run screaming. But it's definitely a only-if-you-have-a-youngster affair.

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MichaelD

Jan 4, 2011

There was a couple of funny moments but the end was VERY cheesy.

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MovieGuys

Apr 30, 2014

Underdog is an easily forgettable, throwaway flick strictly for children. The movie is sloppy, derivative, and cheesy, and never thrills us or gives us any compensation for its bad script.

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RayzorMoose

Nov 13, 2013

Underdog is underwhelming.
This had all the makings to be a cute family film, but ends up just being puke worthy. There are no laughs, there is no story, and there is no message. A mindless, brainless, overly goof movie that a five year old goof of written.

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heyitsmegrif4

Jan 8, 2012

A weak, unfunny, not very heroic movie that you see and only very young children are set to enjoy. The film also suffers because it tries to hard to be heartwarming and warm when it becomes the opposite. I give this film 14%.

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