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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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Underdog
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| Peter Dinklage | ... | ||
| James Belushi | ... |
Dan Unger
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| Taylor Momsen | ... | ||
| John Slattery | ... |
Mayor
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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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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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One Nation, Under Dog. 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 Dennis DeYoung (as Dennis De Young)
Performed by Styx
Courtesy of Wooden Nickel Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
References to the original cartoon series include:- Secret identity as "humble and lovable Shoeshine Boy"
- love interest "Sweet Polly Purebred"
- speaking in rhyme
- causing significant property damage during rescues
- pill as source of super powers
- changing into costume in exploding phone booth
- explaining to crowd that he is "not plane, nor bird, nor even frog, just little old me: Underdog".
Goofs
Early in the movie, when the mailman is taunting Shoeshine, he is seen driving an older style jeep DJ5. All post offices now use a Grumman LLV which was put into service in 1987. See more »Quotes
Cad: [after Shoeshine Boy sneezes on Simon Barsinister's face] Oh, gross! Your mouth was open.See more »
Crazy Credits
Snapshots of the cast and crew's dogs were shown as well as some "Bloopers" See more »Soundtracks
"Lady"Written by Dennis DeYoung (as Dennis De Young)
Performed by Styx
Courtesy of Wooden Nickel 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.