Underdog the Movie (2007)

Underdog the Movie (2007)

Underdog the movie is movie targeted for the 4-10 year olds though fans of this well known 60s breakfast cereals-sponsored cartoon series will also love it. This live action / comedy / fantasy / Sci-fi / "Superman" inspired movie certainly entertains and is doggone better than the Eddie Murphy's animal movies or Scooby Doo.

The CGI effects and action sequences are well done though not exactly ground breaking.

The Underdog story parallels the story of a father (James Belushi) and his son, both losers of sorts, who made it good. Ultimately, it is a story of three underdogs who became top dogs. James Belushi becomes the top cop he was before he quit the force, his son finds a new purpose in life and Underdog regains his super powers and saves the city from destruction.

Even when our reluctant hero loses his superpowers, Undergo shows that he's got the right stuff:

"Some heroes are born, destined for greatness. Others are made. Everyday men and women and yes, dogs, who rise up in times of crisis no matter how high the odds are stacked against them. These are the heroes we all have inside of us. These are the Underdogs".

Underdog also has a great soundtrack which includes some of the best soul and blues music ever recorded eg:

Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Part 1) - James Brown & The JB's
Got My Mojo Workin' - Muddy Waters
Poor Boy - Howlin' Wolf
Hell Hound On My Trail - Robert Johnson
Boom Boom - John Lee Hooker
Grinnin' In Your Face - Son House

plus rap music from Mos Def, Jay-Z, DMX and Wu Tang Clan; plus jazz from Wayne Shorter and rock from Jeffery Wright.

Underdog the Movie is suitable for children:

Underdog is rated PG for rude humor, mild language and action.

The real concern for parents is the "rude humor"— which includes several references to poop, eating vomit and sniffing rear ends. The language is limited to "damn." Some parts of the movie may be scary for young ones (dogs in trouble or scary, intimidating dogs).

The underlining motivational theme is commendable especially for the kids. Underdog teaches kids of all ages about friendship, unconditional love, family, and believing in yourself. Underdog may not be the perfect hero but he certainly has an air of refreshing positivenesses that is sadly missing in many of today's films.

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