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Underdog

Comedy. Fantasy. Action. Adventure. Kids 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 ... [+]
Media Author Review
United Kingdom
Screendaily
"Underdog works best when spoofing superhero conventions, but the film goes to the dogs thanks to a drab story"
United Kingdom
BBC
BBC
"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." 
United Kingdom
Empire
"Despite the talent on show, there's little to distinguish this from any other bland family comedy."
United States
New York Daily News
"Underdog is made for the Saturday morning TV crowd, and parents who lead their tykes to this adventure aren't likely to leave disappointed."
United States
AV Club
"Whatever the intent, the result is unfit for humankind."
United States
Slant
"A film like Underdog is best defined by its complete lack of distinction."
United States
Variety
"The sort of noisy, over-produced affair in line with much recent family-friendly programming."
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