Dudley Do-Right (1999)

Director:

Hugh Wilson

Writers (WGA):

Jay Ward (characters)
Hugh Wilson (written by)

Release Date:

27 August 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Romance

Tagline:

From the creator of "George of the Jungle" comes a new kind of hero.

Plot:

Inept Canadian mountie Dudley Do-Right chases after villian Snidely Whiplash and woos girlfriend Nell Fenwick.

Plot Keywords:

Gold | Gold Rush | Horse | Slapstick | Gang

Cast

Brendan Fraser	...	Dudley Do-Right
Sarah Jessica Parker	...	Nell Fenwick
Alfred Molina	...	Snidely Whiplash
Eric Idle	...	Prospector
Robert Prosky	...	Inspector Fenwick
Alex Rocco	...	Chief
Jack Kehler	...	Howard
Louis Mustillo	...	Standing Room Only
Don Yesso	...	Kenneth
Jed Rees	...	Lavar
Brant von Hoffman	...	Barry (as Brant von Hoffmann)
Corey Burton	...	Voice of the Announcer (voice)
Dyllan Christopher	...	Young Dudley
Ashley Yarman	...	Young Nell
Jeremy Bergman	...	Young Snidely

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild comic action violence, and for brief language and innuendo.

Runtime:

77 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Finland:S | USA:PG (No. 36887) | Canada:G (Canadian Home Video rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Germany:6 | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Davis Entertainment

Trivia:

Celebrities referenced: Wayne Gretzky, David Duchovny, Doris Day, Snoop Dogg, Daphne Du Maurier, Dolores del Rio, Dan Rather, Dom DeLuise, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bette Midler.

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: The RCMP Musical Ride is mistakenly referred to as "the cavalry".

Quotes:

Snidely K. 'Whip' Whiplash: DD Do you know who that is?
Worker: Danger Mouse?
Snidely K. 'Whip' Whiplash: DUDLEY DO-RIGHT!

Movie Connections:

Remake of "The Dudley Do-Right Show" (1969)

Soundtrack:

It's All About Money

Dudley Did All Right

This actually wasn't as bad as you might think. It's harmless fluff, silly in many parts but also a movie filled with likable characters and good adult jokes that go over the kids' heads. It's clean stuff: references to other movies and things. It's one of these films you find yourself laughing more than the kids but the next day you really can't remember much that you saw. In other words, you will be entertained but it's not a memorable movie.

The horse might be in the running as the most memorable character in the film. Even the villain isn't despicable. He's more cartoon-like than evil. Alfred Molina does a nice job as "Snidely Whiplash." Eric Idle and Sarah Jessica Parker are also good in here.

Brendan Fraser, playing the title role, was on a role their for a couple of years, playing these silly, comedic roles and being successful in doing so (i.e. George Of The Jungle, Bedazzled, etc.)

Don't dismiss this as totally stupid. It will surprise you. All of us can use a good laugh and this movie provides plenty.