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Adventures of Rufus: The Fantastic Pet

  • 20202020
  • PGPG
  • 1h 22m
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4.2/10
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Madelyn Kientz, Cory Phillips, Leah N.H. Philpott, and Kyler Charles Beck in Adventures of Rufus: The Fantastic Pet (2020)
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Scott and Emily are at his grandmother's home when they suddenly discover a mysterious creature. They have a mission: with the help of an ancient spell book, they'll gather some ingredients ... Read allScott and Emily are at his grandmother's home when they suddenly discover a mysterious creature. They have a mission: with the help of an ancient spell book, they'll gather some ingredients to make a magic dust to save their world.Scott and Emily are at his grandmother's home when they suddenly discover a mysterious creature. They have a mission: with the help of an ancient spell book, they'll gather some ingredients to make a magic dust to save their world.
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    • Ryan Bellgardt
  • Writers
    • Chris Hoyt
    • Ryan Bellgardt
    • Sebastien Semon(based on an original story by)
  • Stars
    • Kyler Charles Beck
    • Cory Phillips
    • Leah N.H. Philpott
    • Ryan Bellgardt
  • Writers
    • Chris Hoyt
    • Ryan Bellgardt
    • Sebastien Semon(based on an original story by)
  • Stars
    • Kyler Charles Beck
    • Cory Phillips
    • Leah N.H. Philpott
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    • 36User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Kyler Charles Beck
    Kyler Charles Beck
    • Scott
    Cory Phillips
    Cory Phillips
    • Abbott
    Leah N.H. Philpott
    Leah N.H. Philpott
    • Lilith
    Madelyn Kientz
    Madelyn Kientz
    • Emily
    Ryan Bellgardt
    Ryan Bellgardt
    • Rufus
    • (voice)
    Topher Owen
    • Norman
    Nicholas Simon
    • Edgar
    Linda Eicher
    Linda Eicher
    • Grandmother
    Ben Hall
    Ben Hall
    • Grandad
    Evan Assante
    Evan Assante
    • Peter
    Madilyn Kellam
    Madilyn Kellam
    • Sarah
    Christy Tate
    Christy Tate
    • Clara
    LaRonn Marzett
    LaRonn Marzett
    • Skaterboarder #1
    Jose Francisco Morales
    • Skateboarder #2
    Janitta Swain
    Janitta Swain
    • Librarian
    Charles Cox
    • Security Officer #1
    Ryker Sixkiller
    Ryker Sixkiller
    • Security Officer #2
    Chris Hoyt
    • Video Game Voice
    • (voice)
      • Ryan Bellgardt
    • Writers
      • Chris Hoyt
      • Ryan Bellgardt
      • Sebastien Semon(based on an original story by)
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    • Trivia
      Some of the mansion scenes were filmed at The Marland Mansion in Ponca City Oklahoma. The Marland Mansion was the second home of Oklahoma Oil Tycoon Ernest Wentworth (E.W.) Marland.
    • Goofs
      Why did they frame this film as a story in a book being read to two kids by their grandfather? Unlike "The Princess Bride" the story read by Grandad here is purportedly taking place in the real world, so presenting it as "just a story" makes it less believable. Maybe they planned to delve into this issue in the sequel, but revealing such a mysterious reason at the very end of this film would have been a better cliffhanger than simply showing us another story book with the sequel's title.

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    9/10
    Fantastic Flick of A Dying Breed
    Watched this earlier this week, and after reading reviews all over the board, I'm not sure what there isn't to like about this flick. "Adventures of Rufus: The Fantastic Pet" is a GREAT deal of fun, has a lot of heart, and is appropriate and has something for all ages. In this day and age, that's rare; all the movies aimed at families are either TOO edgy or TOO kid friendly. This film lands in the sweet spot in the middle. It reminds me a lot of the Disney Channel Original Movies I watched growing up... "Halloweentown" comes to mind. Totally appropriate for all ages, but peppered with reasons to keep parents watching.

    A furry creature named Rufus from another world becomes trapped in the attic of an old woman's mansion on Earth after he and his master, the wizard Abbott (Cory Phillips), are separated during a scuffle with Abbott's nemesis, the sorceress Lilith (Leah N.H. Philpott), who also becomes trapped on Earth as a result of the fight. Two years later, the old woman's grandson Scott (Kyler Charles Beck) comes to visit the mansion, where Rufus has been hiding since that fateful night and Lilith now works as the maid of the house. Scott and his friend Emily (Madelyn Kientz) soon begin to uncover Rufus and the secrets of the mansion, and enter a race against time to find Abbott and rescue Rufus's world before Lilith gains control. The whole thing is bookended by a cute Princess Bride-esque wraparound.

    The cast in this flick is great. Young audiences will have no problem connecting with Scott and Emily, both likable tweens played well by Beck and Kientz. Rufus is equal parts sweet and courageous, apparently voiced by the film's director - Ryan Bellgardt, and Cory Phillips has the perfect amount of over-the-top charisma as the often humorously confused, but noble Abbott. The adults in the family will undoubtedly appreciate the deliciously evil and funny standout performance from Leah N.H. Philpott as Lilith the most. She is supported by her goons played by Topher Owen and Nicholas Simon, who feel like they were pulled from one of the hilarious early Ernest movies, or another 90s screwball comedy. If anything, I would've like more of Lilith and her goons in this movie. They all have great chemistry on screen.

    The movie is captured well and looks and sounds great. The heroes encounter a good number of CG monsters that stand in their way, including a giant t-rex skeleton that comes to life and a dragon the kids will love. The film pays homage to a number of big titles including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Raiders of the Lost Ark, which audiences of all ages will enjoy. The fantastic score by David Stone Hamilton moves the film along nicely and is also full of references and homage to other properties.

    The negatives are few and far between, as far as I can see. While the CG monsters are solid for the most part, they do have a few imperfect moments, and the actress playing the grandmother leaves a little to be desired at times. But that's it, and its a small price to pay for a family-friendly film that is enjoyable for all. Like I said at the top of this review, movies like this are a dying breed. We NEED more movies like this. Without spoiling the film too much, it's definitely left open for an "Adventures of Rufus 2," and we can't wait to see what happens next.
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    • ClarkTheMovieBuff
    • May 29, 2020

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      • May 26, 2020 (United States)
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      • Oklahoma, USA
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      • ACE Entertainment
      • Ace Entertainment Films
      • Boiling Point Media
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