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Underdog

4.2

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Original title

Underdog

Year

2007

Running time

84 min.

Country

United States

Director

Frederik Du Chau

Screenwriter

Adam Rifkin, Joe Piscatella, Craig A. Williams

Cast

Music

Randy Edelman

Cinematography

David Eggby

Producer

Walt Disney Pictures, Have No Fear Productions, Maverick Film Company, Classic Media, Spyglass Entertainment

Genre

Comedy. Fantasy. Action. Adventure. Kids | Superheroes. Dogs/Wolves. Family-friendly

Synopsis

After an accident in the mysterious lab of maniacal scientist Dr. Simon Barsinister (PETER DINKLAGE), an ordinary beagle unexpectedly finds himself with unimaginable powers and the ability to speak. Armed with a fetching superhero costume, UNDERDOG (voiced by comedian JASON LEE) vows to protect the beleaguered citizens of Capitol City and, in particular, one beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebread (voiced by Academy Award(r) nominee AMY ADAMS). When a sinister plot by Barsinister and his overgrown henchman Cad (PATRICK WARBURTON) threatens to destroy Capitol City only UNDERDOG can save the day.

Rankings Position

#104 Best Live-Action Children's Movies

Critics' reviews

"Underdog works best when spoofing superhero conventions, but the film goes to the dogs thanks to a drab story"

Tim Grierson: Screendaily
"At just over 80 minutes it feels not so much like a proper film as a piece of extended filler for slow afternoons on Disney's TV channels."

BBC
"Despite the talent on show, there's little to distinguish this from any other bland family comedy."

Anna Smith: Empire
"Underdog is made for the Saturday morning TV crowd, and parents who lead their tykes to this adventure aren't likely to leave disappointed."

Jack Mathews: New York Daily News
"Whatever the intent, the result is unfit for humankind."

Scott Tobias: AV Club
"A film like Underdog is best defined by its complete lack of distinction."

Rob Humanick: Slant
"The sort of noisy, over-produced affair in line with much recent family-friendly programming."

Justin Chang: Variety

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