CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE (Theatrical Release USA 2017)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie—fun for viewers 10-years and up—begs for its sequel. Exceptionally stylish animation supports creative characterizations to weave a solid, good storyline.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

George (voice of Kevin Hart) and Harold (voice of Thomas Middleditch) hypnotize school principal Mr. Krupp (voice of Ed Helms) into believing he is Captain Underpants.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director David Soren for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Rob Letterman and Dav Pilkey for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Captain Underpants `(voice of Ed Helms), Professor Poopypants (voice of Nick Kroll), Melvin (voice of Jordan Peele), Edith (voice of  Kristen Schaal), Ms. Ribble (voice of DeeDee Rescher), Mr. Rected (voice of Brian Posehn), Tommy (voice of David Soren), Mr. Fyde (voice of Mel Rodriguez), and Ms. Dayken (voice of Susan Fitzer).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s good for at least one viewing, if just for the animation.

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RON’S GONE WRONG (Theatrical Release USA 2021)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì

Ron’s Gone Wrong—okay watch—stands on great animation. The story itself will be understood by adults more than children and while the message may be appropriate, the movie has some bland scenes, Audiences will not relate to several parts of this film. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

This film is about a boy who receives a buddy robot as a birthday gift and finds that it is slightly defective. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Directors Sarah Smith and Jean-Philippe Vine for directing effort. and Co-Director Octavio E. Rodriguez, for co-directing efforts, Thank you to Executive Producers Peter Baynham, Elisabeth Murdoch, Sarah Smith, and Producers Lara Breay and Julie Lockhart for making the film possible. Cast includes: Jack Dylan Grazer, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Olivia Colman, Rob Delaney, Justice Smith, Kylie Cantrall, Ricardo Hurtado, Cullen McCarthy, Ava Morse, Marcus Scribner, Thomas Barbusca, Sarah Miller, and Bentley Kalu. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Okay animated film that runs bland in the middle and toward its conclusion, still has a creative idea behind it that is good and makes one think about playing on the young child‘s natural desire for a friend  through mechanical devices.

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Ben Meyers