The Chosen One (2007)

...he's lost his job, totaled his car, and been attacked by a bear. Just when it seems like life can't get any worse... See full synopsis »

Director:

Chris Lackey

Writers:

Chad Fifer, Chris Lackey

Stars:

Chad Fifer, Chris Sarandon, Danielle Fishel

Cast

Credited cast:
Chad Fifer	...	Lou Hanske (voice)
Chris Sarandon	...	Zebulon 'Zeb' Kirk (voice)
Danielle Fishel	...	Donna Goldstein (voice)
Tim Curry	...	Lucifer (voice)
Lance Henriksen	...	Cardinal Fred (voice)
Laura Prepon	...	Rachel Cruz (voice)
Debra Wilson	...	Akia May (voice)
Traci Lords	...	Ms. Sultry (voice)
Scott MacDonell	...	Gary / Various (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Eric Berner	...	Alex
Megan Austin Oberle	...	Various (voice)
Andreas Olavarria	...	Claude / Rabbi Sal / Doctor / Choir Boy (voice)
Michael Partlow	...	Father Gabriel
Tyson Smith	...	Thomas
Cassie Yeager	...	Emily

Storyline

...he's lost his job, totaled his car, and been attacked by a bear. Just when it seems like life can't get any worse... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

chosen one | independent film

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Taglines:

Only one man can save the world. We're stuck with...

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

X-42 Productions LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

At one point in the film, Zebulon is listening to Pitch Black Manor on a car stereo, claiming his own band once toured with them. Pitch Black Manor was writer/star Chad Fifer's band in high school and college.

User Reviews

Delightful animated film with great voice acting

I picked this DVD up at Comic-Con, because I saw that Chris Sarandon was in it, and I've always been a fan of his. I had no idea what awaited me when I popped it into the DVD player, but I loved it! "The Chosen One" is a quirky, delightful animated feature with a relaxed, offbeat sense of humor that compliments its sincerity.

The plot- involving the adventures of a dweeby everyguy named Lou who discovers his superpowers, and encounters temptation in the form of Lucifer (Tim Curry)- is familiar, but it's not bland or formulaic. The everyguy hero is a doofus, but he's smart; his sidekicks are endearing, and the story takes a number of unexpected twists and turns. The voice acting is especially fine. Tim Curry makes a terrific Lucifer, both dapper and ominous, and Chris Sarandon is hilarious- and nearly unrecognizable- in the role of Zebulon Kirk, Lou's ancient roommate. As for the animation, I loved the character designs- I found them adorable- and the whole look of the movie was refreshingly non-CGI'ed. "The Chosen One" manages to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. I highly recommend it!