Comment by D. Fletcher — December 13, 2006 @ 9:20 pm
See, I’ve got opposite opinion from Susan- I can’t wait for Charlotte’s Web (best story of ALL time for kids) but UNDERDOG?? Every fiber of my being scream NOOOOOoooooooooo!
Why?
Underdog was a schmaltzy, beloved cartoon. The Dog never was meant to be anywhere close to real- so turning it into a live action movie is, well, kinda creepy.
Tim, I just watched it. There is a scene where Templeton the Rat gets farted on by a cow. There’s no belching in the trailer. I really do think you’re off on this one. Here’s the trailer, btw.
Comment by Supergenius — December 14, 2006 @ 11:32 am
I think a computer animated Underdog in a style that pays tribute to the original might be interesting. A live action dog though? What is the point of that? Next we’ll have a live action Mighty Mouse…
Comment by a random John — December 14, 2006 @ 12:01 pm
Who knows? They made Charlotte’s Web into a decent live action movie……
Comment by Supergenius — December 13, 2006 @ 5:57 pm
Ugh. No way I’m watching a realistic-lookig spider on a giant movie screen for 2 hours. Worst idea, ever.
Underdog looks cute.
Comment by Susan M — December 13, 2006 @ 6:17 pm
I hope they retain the theme song.
Comment by D. Fletcher — December 13, 2006 @ 9:20 pm
See, I’ve got opposite opinion from Susan- I can’t wait for Charlotte’s Web (best story of ALL time for kids) but UNDERDOG?? Every fiber of my being scream NOOOOOoooooooooo!
Why?
Underdog was a schmaltzy, beloved cartoon. The Dog never was meant to be anywhere close to real- so turning it into a live action movie is, well, kinda creepy.
That said, the theme song better be the same.
Comment by tracy m — December 14, 2006 @ 12:19 am
I;ve heard Charlotte’s Web has basically been littered with farting and belching jokes to increase its appeal to today’s youth. Sad.
Comment by Tim J — December 14, 2006 @ 8:07 am
Tim, I think you’re mistaken — my impressions thus far have all been pretty positive.
Comment by Supergenius — December 14, 2006 @ 11:07 am
I believe there are both instances of farting and belching in the trailer.
Comment by Tim J — December 14, 2006 @ 11:13 am
Tim, I just watched it. There is a scene where Templeton the Rat gets farted on by a cow. There’s no belching in the trailer. I really do think you’re off on this one. Here’s the trailer, btw.
Comment by Supergenius — December 14, 2006 @ 11:32 am
I think a computer animated Underdog in a style that pays tribute to the original might be interesting. A live action dog though? What is the point of that? Next we’ll have a live action Mighty Mouse…
Comment by a random John — December 14, 2006 @ 12:01 pm