SpenniesUnderdog Ultimately Enjoyable
August 7th 2007 13:58
Being that it was opening weekend of both Underdog and The Bourne Ultimatum (which theater my hubby looked longingly at), we had lots of room in the theater. The kids were excited, and bounced in their seats when the movie started. I can only describe it as this:
Underdog is a heroic tale of a no-talent dog who, by a happenstance comes to do great things with his life. There. In a nutshell, that is the movie. But for you, I will go further.
Jack (Alex Neuberger) is a teen whose mom has died. Dan (Jim Belushi) is his dad who wants to reach out to him. He finds a beagle (who has just been humiliated by his defective nose during a bomb sniffing), names him Shoeshine, and takes him home to Jack. Jack is reluctant to keep the dog, but does, because let’s face it, if he gave him away or took him to the pound, what would that do to the plot?
Underdog battles Barsinister and Cad, as well as their three German Shepherds. He goes on a date with a cute little pup with pink bows in her hair, copies Superman by taking her on a night flight, and there is a cute scene with spaghetti and meatballs paying tribute to Lady and the Tramp. He saves countless people and buries a bomb in a world class frenetic dig to the center of the earth. Underdog saves the day! Oh, and Jack and Dan get closer and start talking. Our hero!
My kids, however, thought it was awesome. They laughed out loud and clapped. They shouted and cheered. My seven year old has declared he wants to be Underdog for Halloween. As we left the theater, I listened to them all quote from their favorite parts of the movie: “Have no fear! UNDERWEAR is here!” The bloopers during the end credits are funny too.
I give the movie four and half stars out of five. Families, this is a good one for your little ones. Geared toward the smaller ones, it’s heroism with a message but without gore or rampage swearing.
Though my hubby said he thought it was a cute movie, I couldn’t help but see him once again shoot a longing glance to the Bourne Ultimatum theater as we headed toward the exit. But that’s another review.
Directed by Frederik Du Chau
Cast: Alex Neuberger, Peter Dinklage, James Belushi, Patrick Warburton, Taylor Momsen, John Slattery, Samantha Bee, Timothy Crowe
Voice Cast: Jason Lee, Amy Adams, Brad Garrett
2007 – 84 minutes
Rated: PG (for rude humor and mild language).
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