Upon seeing the previews for this movie for the first time, I simply thought to myself, "Man, that's GOT to be good!"
So, per tradition for myself, I paid to see it, opening night. And whaddaya know? I was right!
The plot *basic plot, small spoilers* involves a slob named Frank (Bill Murray) who eats an egg that a monkey stole from him and put in its mouth (which ALONE shows you how little he cares about his health!) which carries a evil virus named Thrax (voice of Laurence Fishburne). Enter Frank's germ-fighting forces, led by rogue white blood cell Osmosis Jones (voice of Chris Rock) and 12-hour cold capsule Drix (voice of David Hyde Pierce) who are, as Ozzy's license plate reads, "da cure".
Laurence Fishburne makes Thrax's character seem quite villainous, with his low, evil voice and garb. He makes his point clear that the Ebola virus is a case of dandruff compared to him, using only a large finger to send various cells frying. Chris Rock and David Hyde Pierce get some humorous lines, playing off each other "good cop, bad cop" style.
This movie also uses body humor, like a stream of snot (inside Frank's nose, natch). I do think that some might be a bit disgusted by it, though (I won't spoil everything, just watch for yourself). But, that's what our bodies are: huge, disgusting piles of gore that we all can laugh at.
I believe Chris Rock's voice is suitable for animation, and he should do some more like Osmosis. After seeing his disappointing "Down to Earth", I'm glad he can choose better roles.
If you're interested in trivia: This is a rare kids' movie, one that never had a fast food promotion. In fact, McDonald's, Taco Bell and Burger King avoided promoting this movie like a case of salmonella poisoning. Its general content and moral (Keep yourself healthy) sent them all running.
The WB animated movies are getting better all the time. Hopefully, the WB can promote this movie without the aid of fast food, and hype it a little more than they did with "The Iron Giant" (another recommendation). And hey, we can all relate. We all have a little Osmosis in all of us.
I repeat, Osmosis Jones, he IS one cell of a guy!
So, per tradition for myself, I paid to see it, opening night. And whaddaya know? I was right!
The plot *basic plot, small spoilers* involves a slob named Frank (Bill Murray) who eats an egg that a monkey stole from him and put in its mouth (which ALONE shows you how little he cares about his health!) which carries a evil virus named Thrax (voice of Laurence Fishburne). Enter Frank's germ-fighting forces, led by rogue white blood cell Osmosis Jones (voice of Chris Rock) and 12-hour cold capsule Drix (voice of David Hyde Pierce) who are, as Ozzy's license plate reads, "da cure".
Laurence Fishburne makes Thrax's character seem quite villainous, with his low, evil voice and garb. He makes his point clear that the Ebola virus is a case of dandruff compared to him, using only a large finger to send various cells frying. Chris Rock and David Hyde Pierce get some humorous lines, playing off each other "good cop, bad cop" style.
This movie also uses body humor, like a stream of snot (inside Frank's nose, natch). I do think that some might be a bit disgusted by it, though (I won't spoil everything, just watch for yourself). But, that's what our bodies are: huge, disgusting piles of gore that we all can laugh at.
I believe Chris Rock's voice is suitable for animation, and he should do some more like Osmosis. After seeing his disappointing "Down to Earth", I'm glad he can choose better roles.
If you're interested in trivia: This is a rare kids' movie, one that never had a fast food promotion. In fact, McDonald's, Taco Bell and Burger King avoided promoting this movie like a case of salmonella poisoning. Its general content and moral (Keep yourself healthy) sent them all running.
The WB animated movies are getting better all the time. Hopefully, the WB can promote this movie without the aid of fast food, and hype it a little more than they did with "The Iron Giant" (another recommendation). And hey, we can all relate. We all have a little Osmosis in all of us.
I repeat, Osmosis Jones, he IS one cell of a guy!