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Underdog (2007) 4.6
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Metascore: 37/100
Reviews: 82 user | 88 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com A basset hound must use his newly-bestowed superpowers to defend Capitol City from mad scientist Simon Barsinister. Director:Frederik Du Chau |
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Cast
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Underdog
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| Peter Dinklage | ... | ||
| James Belushi | ... |
Dan Unger
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| Alex Neuberger | ... | ||
| Taylor Momsen | ... | ||
| John Slattery | ... |
Mayor
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| Amy Adams | ... |
Polly
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| Brad Garrett | ... |
Riff Raff
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Timothy Crowe | ... |
Police Chief
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| Larry Vigus | ... |
Security Guard
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Mario Mariani | ... |
Police Officer
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| Bates Wilder | ... |
Cop
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Alexander 'Alex' Garde | ... |
Small Boy
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A bomb-sniffing beagle is fired from the mayor's office for a faux pas. That night a mad scientist dognaps him and injects him with an elixir. The dog escapes, but now has superpowers. He's adopted by a security guard - an ex-cop, who's a widower with a moody teen son, Jack. The boy discovers that the dog, named Shoeshine by dad, has super powers, but it's their little secret. While Underdog saves people in distress, the mad scientist and his underling continue their plot to catch him and take over the city. There's also a girl Jack likes who has a dog that Shoeshine takes a shine to. Will every dog have his day? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Have no fear. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for rude humor, mild language and action | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 August 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alakynsi See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£330,914 (UK) (1 February 2008)Gross:
£869,375 (UK) (15 February 2008)Company Credits
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Written by W. Watts Biggers, Treadwell Covington (as Treadwell D. Covington),
Joseph Harris (as Joseph B. Harris), Chester Stover (as Chester A. Stover)
Produced by Jonathan Karkazis
Performed by Plain White T's
Courtesy of Hollywood Records
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Trivia
General Mills breakfast cereal products are seen in the Unger household. The Underdog cartoon series was created by General Mills' ad agency to help promote their products. See more »Goofs
When Jack is speaking to his dad near the end of the movie, Underdog is listening from behind a wall. In the previous scene he was wearing his new collar, but when he is behind the wall the collar is missing. The next time we see him, the collar is back. See more »Crazy Credits
Snapshots of the cast and crew's dogs were shown as well as some "Bloopers" See more »Soundtracks
"Underdog Rocks"Written by W. Watts Biggers, Treadwell Covington (as Treadwell D. Covington),
Joseph Harris (as Joseph B. Harris), Chester Stover (as Chester A. Stover)
Produced by Jonathan Karkazis
Performed by Plain White T's
Courtesy of Hollywood Records
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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.