Underdog
There's no need to fear.. Underdog is here!!! I don't know how many Superman references there were in Disney's Underdog, but there is one thing for sure.. I'm definitely having bad dreams of flying sinister German shepherds tonight. Underdog is the story of a washed up police dog turned super hero. Jason Lee did not deviate that far away from his normal demeanor in My Name is Earl, but the mission was certainly accomplished in Underdog. Though some critics would agree that the target audience mainly consists of small children to early teens, Underdog successfully captures the hearts and imaginations of those from one to eighty-two.
The antagonist duo of a mad scientist and his overgrown softy of a partner pursued Underdog to the very end, where they ultimately became cell mates in the Capitol City Jail, complements of Underdog and his new family, an ex cop and his son, who have recently reestablished their relationship.. thanks to Underdog.
The story stayed true to it's purpose throughout the entire film, though it did get a little stringy during the middle. Towards the end the action picked back up and kept the audience glued to their seats. I laughed during several points of the movie, and overall I thought it was an inspiring take on the original cartoon series.