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Release Date:
3 August 2007 (USA)
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Tagline:
One Nation, Under Dog. more
Plot:
A lab accident gives a hound named Shoeshine some serious superpowers -- a secret that the dog eventually shares with the young boy who becomes his owner and friend. full summary | add synopsis
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Widower
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Superhero
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Awards:
3 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(20 articles)
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Underdog is honest, silly fun.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jason Lee | ... | Underdog (voice) | |
| Peter Dinklage | ... | Dr. Simon Barsinister | |
| James Belushi | ... | Dan Unger (as Jim Belushi) | |
| Patrick Warburton | ... | Cad | |
| Alex Neuberger | ... | Jack | |
| Taylor Momsen | ... | Molly | |
| John Slattery | ... | Mayor | |
| Amy Adams | ... | Polly (voice) | |
| Brad Garrett | ... | Riff Raff (voice) | |
| Samantha Bee | ... | Principal | |
| Timothy Crowe | ... | Police Chief | |
| Larry Vigus | ... | Security Guard | |
| Mario Mariani | ... | Police Officer | |
| Bates Wilder | ... | Cop | |
| Alexander 'Alex' Garde | ... | Small Boy |
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Rated PG for rude humor, mild language and action.
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Runtime:
USA:84 min | Argentina:84 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Singapore:PG |
Hong Kong:I |
Argentina:Atp |
South Korea:All |
Ireland:PG |
UK:U |
Germany:6 |
Canada:G (all jurisdictions) |
USA:PG (certificate #43454) |
South Africa:PG |
Australia:PG
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"Bar Sinister" is another use for terminology meaning "bastard".
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Continuity: As Underdog is digging to bury the bomb he sets it down to dig, but in the next scene he has it in his mouth while digging.
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Spoofs Spider-Man 2 (2004)
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Lady
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Occasionally, a film's trailer gives viewers a realistic preview. Such was the case with "Underdog". Here is a film with humor offered without the condescension and knowing winks delivered by Dreamworks Animation and its ilk. The story is a typical zap-the-hero setup and does not pretend to be otherwise.
The actors (human and animal alike) deliver professional performances. Peter Dinklage is delicious as the requisite mad scientist. James Belushi is surprisingly effective and believable as the dad. Unfortunately, Patrick Warburton has descended from acceptably quirky into shtick. Newcomer Alex Neuberger (in his second feature) gives his part a nice emotional balance and doesn't overplay his sidekick work.
The animal animation is nicely handled and devoid of gimmickry. This part of the movie industry deserves praise for continued development and polish.
Summers have blockbusters created by and viewed by blocks; Underdog reminds audiences that a simple, fun flick can be far more entertaining.