A mediocre update that will probably annoy the baby boomers lured in by the familiar name while mystifying anyone who never saw the original show.
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)
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Reviews Counted:88
Fresh:37
Rotten:51
Average Rating:4.7/10
Consensus: Though the film stays true to the nature of the original cartoon, the script is disappointing and not funny.
Synopsis:
Yes, it's true, those notorious No-Goodniks from Pottsylvania, Boris Badenov (Jason Alexander) and Natasha Fatale (Rene Russo) are back, and as usual are up to no good. This time they have managed...
Yes, it's true, those notorious No-Goodniks from Pottsylvania, Boris Badenov (Jason Alexander) and Natasha Fatale (Rene Russo) are back, and as usual are up to no good. This time they have managed to break the secret code and make the leap from their cartoon existence into the real world. Led by the criminal mastermind Fearless Leader (Robert De Niro), Boris and Natasha have devised a plot to take over the world - and while they're at it, get rid of moose and squirrel.
Those villainous spies have fought tirelessly to rid the world of their longtime foes from Frostbite Falls, better known to millions of adoring fans around the world as Rocky and Bullwinkle, but the dim-witted duo have managed to escape the clutches of Boris and Natasha through sheer tenacity and cunning intuition - okay, so maybe they just got lucky. But back to the story ... Teaming up with a rookie F.B.I. agent, Karen Sympathy (Piper Perabo), our eponymous heroes will once again come face to face - or face to snout with their dreaded nemeses.
But first Rocky and Bullwinkle must blend into the real world - hardly an easy task for a 400-pound talking moose and a squirrel who thinks he can fly (no offense guys).
Now it is up to them to foil Fearless Leader's evil plot to unseat the President of the United States, President Signoff (James Rebhorn), through the creation of a new, omniscient, mindless TV network, RBTV (no, not Rocky & Bullwinkle Television, but Really Bad Television), which will hypnotize the entire population by election day (what can we say, this is Hollywood).
Yes, Rocky & Bullwinkle, our hapless heroes are back at it again, only this time the stakes are much higher. Has evil finally met its match? Well, at least it has met its moose.
Starring: Jason Alexander, Rene Russo, Robert DeNiro, Janeane Garofalo
Starring: Jason Alexander, Rene Russo, Robert DeNiro, Janeane Garofalo, Randy Quaid, Ed Gale, Piper Perabo, Dian Bachar, June Foray, Keith Scott
Director: Des McAnuff
Director: Des McAnuff
Screenwriter: Kenneth Lonergan
Producer: Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal
Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh
Reviews for The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
True to the smart-and-zany, shamelessly punning spirit of Jay Ward's hilarious characters.
This silly but ultimately lifeless comedy turns out more like Cool World, the Ralph Bakshi dud.
A fun but rather ordinary cartoon crossover dressed up with the wit of Ward's creations.
Beyond a few subsequent and scattered humorous and/or clever moments -- that become scarcer as the story progresses -- the film never lives up to its fabulous opening.
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle is completely in the spirit of its progenitor.
Kids, who have no interest in these animated characters, will find it slow, arcane and stupid. Adults over 35, who presumably might have loyalty to the old TV show, will find it slow, unfunny and stupid.
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle is no Who Framed Roger Rabbit, but it has it own goofy charms.
When it connects, the belly laughs are long and loud, but when it misses, the groans you'll be hearing are your own.
Rocky and Bullwinkle is stuffed with smart Internet gags, silly movie references and a happy energy.
By making us conspirators in the humor, by constantly breaking the fourth wall ... to remind us that this is a movie about a movie about a kids' cartoon TV series, Rocky and Bullwinkle surprises and delights.
How does it honor the Americans happily imprinted with the original show's beautiful chaos to have it turned into bastard nonsense?
Faithful to the original in that there are quiet chuckles for the grown ups and exciting visuals to keep the kids entertained.
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