Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones


Starring:Chris Rock, Laurence Fishburne, David Hyde Pierce, Brandy Norwood, William Shatner, Ron Howard, Kid Rock, Kenny Olson, Jason Krause, Joe C., Stefanie Eulinberg, Jimmie Bones, Uncle Kracker, Jonathan Adams (II), Carlos Alazraqui, Keith Anthony, Eddie Barth, Sally Ann Brooks, Rodger Bumpass, Michael Carven
Director: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
After the stiff attempts at realism in many recent features, it's a treat to see broad cartoon-style animation on the big screen in Osmosis Jones, a spoof of cop movies set inside the human body. The title character (voice by Chris Rock) is a street-smart white blood cell, working for Frank's immune system. He and Drix (David Hyde Pierce), an over-the-counter cold capsule, are reluctant partners fighting what appears to be a minor infection. Osmosis discovers Frank has really contracted a fatal virus, Thrax (Laurence Fishburne): he battles a corrupt body politic led by a venal mayor (William Shatner) to save Frank's life and win the affection of the mayor's aide, Leah (Brandy Norwood). Rock's motor-mouth delivery can get annoying, but it contrasts nicely with straight arrow Drix (imagine a fussy Buzz Lightyear). Excellent drawing and a powerful vocal performance make Thrax a genuinely frightening villain.

Osmosis Jones is about two-thirds animation and one-third live action, which is why two-thirds of the film is entertaining and funny, and one-third is not. The life Osmosis and Drix save belongs to Frank, a slob played in live-action sequences by Bill Murray, who's undercut rather than supported by Chris Elliott and Molly Shannon. Shamelessly over-the-top performances make the human characters seem flatter than the two-dimensional cartoons. The live action was shot by the Farrelly brothers and features lots of gross-out gags about zits, flatulence, vomit, snot, etc. The audience endures these leaden segments, waiting to get back to the animation--and the real comedy. Suitable for ages 9 and up: profanity, violence, bodily function jokes. --Charles Solomon
Osmosis Jones
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not neccessarily appropriate for kids
  • Great!
  • enjoyable & educational
  • I only bought it because I'm an extra in it.
  • good movie
 Osmosis Jones
Starring: Chris Rock , Laurence Fishburne , David Hyde Pierce , Brandy Norwood , and William Shatner
Director: Bobby Farrelly , and Peter Farrelly
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005QAQH
Release Date: 2001-11-13

Amazon.com

After the stiff attempts at realism in many recent features, it's a treat to see broad cartoon-style animation on the big screen in Osmosis Jones, a spoof of cop movies set inside the human body. The title character (voice by Chris Rock) is a street-smart white blood cell, working for Frank's immune system. He and Drix (David Hyde Pierce), an over-the-counter cold capsule, are reluctant partners fighting what appears to be a minor infection. Osmosis discovers Frank has really contracted a fatal virus, Thrax (Laurence Fishburne): he battles a corrupt body politic led by a venal mayor (William Shatner) to save Frank's life and win the affection of the mayor's aide, Leah (Brandy Norwood). Rock's motor-mouth delivery can get annoying, but it contrasts nicely with straight arrow Drix (imagine a fussy Buzz Lightyear). Excellent drawing and a powerful vocal performance make Thrax a genuinely frightening villain.

Osmosis Jones is about two-thirds animation and one-third live action, which is why two-thirds of the film is entertaining and funny, and one-third is not. The life Osmosis and Drix save belongs to Frank, a slob played in live-action sequences by Bill Murray, who's undercut rather than supported by Chris Elliott and Molly Shannon. Shamelessly over-the-top performances make the human characters seem flatter than the two-dimensional cartoons. The live action was shot by the Farrelly brothers and features lots of gross-out gags about zits, flatulence, vomit, snot, etc. The audience endures these leaden segments, waiting to get back to the animation--and the real comedy. Suitable for ages 9 and up: profanity, violence, bodily function jokes. --Charles Solomon

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Not neccessarily appropriate for kids.......2007-06-18

I bought this item on the suggestion of a student, who thought it might be good to show in our jr. high science class. I'm glad I previewed it first! I'd caution other teachers and parents on the amount of innuendo in this film... also, as a viewer myself, it just wasn't very engaging -- more depressing than anything else.

5 out of 5 stars Great!.......2007-06-14

It came just when I needed it for my class!
Very Happy

4 out of 5 stars enjoyable & educational .......2007-06-02

We liked this movie, it was educational for my 11 year old and he also enjoyed it. I was hoping that it would expain a little more in detail some of the roles of the "clean up crews".

3 out of 5 stars I only bought it because I'm an extra in it........2007-01-21

I was an extra in this movie. When Bill Murray sneezed I walked behind him. I'm the one with the long brown hair and striped rainbow tanktop. The movie is cute but it's not a must have if you're not in it.

5 out of 5 stars good movie.......2007-01-05

I bought this to show to middle school students when we were studing the cells. It was a fun way to present the material I wanted to present.
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Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Family Favorites - Boys Will Be Boys (Dennis the Menace Special Edition, Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, Osmosis Jones)
    Starring: Don Rickles , George Kennedy , Justin Cooper , Betty White , and Brian Doyle-Murray
    Director: Charles T. Kanganis , Nick Castle , and Bobby Farrelly
    Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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    ASIN: B0001NBMFS
    Release Date: 2004-04-13

    Description

    It's typical male behavior in this three-pack as one boy fights boredom and another battles a villainous virus. Dennis the Menace Strikes Again; Dennis the Menace: 10th Anniversary; Osmosis Jones
    Osmosis Jones
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Not neccessarily appropriate for kids
    • Great!
    • enjoyable & educational
    • I only bought it because I'm an extra in it.
    • good movie
    		 Osmosis Jones
    Starring: Chris Rock , Laurence Fishburne , David Hyde Pierce , Brandy Norwood , and William Shatner
    Director: Bobby Farrelly , and Peter Farrelly
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

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    ASIN: B000065MSG

    Amazon.com

    After the stiff attempts at realism in many recent features, it's a treat to see broad cartoon-style animation on the big screen in Osmosis Jones, a spoof of cop movies set inside the human body. The title character (voice by Chris Rock) is a street-smart white blood cell, working for Frank's immune system. He and Drix (David Hyde Pierce), an over-the-counter cold capsule, are reluctant partners fighting what appears to be a minor infection. Osmosis discovers Frank has really contracted a fatal virus, Thrax (Laurence Fishburne): he battles a corrupt body politic led by a venal mayor (William Shatner) to save Frank's life and win the affection of the mayor's aide, Leah (Brandy Norwood). Rock's motor-mouth delivery can get annoying, but it contrasts nicely with straight arrow Drix (imagine a fussy Buzz Lightyear). Excellent drawing and a powerful vocal performance make Thrax a genuinely frightening villain.

    Osmosis Jones is about two-thirds animation and one-third live action, which is why two-thirds of the film is entertaining and funny, and one-third is not. The life Osmosis and Drix save belongs to Frank, a slob played in live-action sequences by Bill Murray, who's undercut rather than supported by Chris Elliott and Molly Shannon. Shamelessly over-the-top performances make the human characters seem flatter than the two-dimensional cartoons. The live action was shot by the Farrelly brothers and features lots of gross-out gags about zits, flatulence, vomit, snot, etc. The audience endures these leaden segments, waiting to get back to the animation--and the real comedy. Suitable for ages 9 and up: profanity, violence, bodily function jokes. --Charles Solomon

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Not neccessarily appropriate for kids.......2007-06-18

    I bought this item on the suggestion of a student, who thought it might be good to show in our jr. high science class. I'm glad I previewed it first! I'd caution other teachers and parents on the amount of innuendo in this film... also, as a viewer myself, it just wasn't very engaging -- more depressing than anything else.

    5 out of 5 stars Great!.......2007-06-14

    It came just when I needed it for my class!
    Very Happy

    4 out of 5 stars enjoyable & educational .......2007-06-02

    We liked this movie, it was educational for my 11 year old and he also enjoyed it. I was hoping that it would expain a little more in detail some of the roles of the "clean up crews".

    3 out of 5 stars I only bought it because I'm an extra in it........2007-01-21

    I was an extra in this movie. When Bill Murray sneezed I walked behind him. I'm the one with the long brown hair and striped rainbow tanktop. The movie is cute but it's not a must have if you're not in it.

    5 out of 5 stars good movie.......2007-01-05

    I bought this to show to middle school students when we were studing the cells. It was a fun way to present the material I wanted to present.
    Osmosis Jones [Region 2]
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Not neccessarily appropriate for kids
    • Great!
    • enjoyable & educational
    • I only bought it because I'm an extra in it.
    • good movie
    		 Osmosis Jones [Region 2]
    Starring: Chris Rock , Laurence Fishburne , David Hyde Pierce , Brandy Norwood , and William Shatner
    Director: Bobby Farrelly , and Peter Farrelly
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

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    Pierce, David HydePierce, David Hyde | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Rock, ChrisRock, Chris | ( R ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Shatner, WilliamShatner, William | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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    1. Innerspace
    2. Lorenzo's Oil
    3. Outbreak
    4. Fantastic Voyage (Special Edition)
    5. NOVA - Cracking the Code of Life

    ASIN: B00005TNZA

    Amazon.com

    After the stiff attempts at realism in many recent features, it's a treat to see broad cartoon-style animation on the big screen in Osmosis Jones, a spoof of cop movies set inside the human body. The title character (voice by Chris Rock) is a street-smart white blood cell, working for Frank's immune system. He and Drix (David Hyde Pierce), an over-the-counter cold capsule, are reluctant partners fighting what appears to be a minor infection. Osmosis discovers Frank has really contracted a fatal virus, Thrax (Laurence Fishburne): he battles a corrupt body politic led by a venal mayor (William Shatner) to save Frank's life and win the affection of the mayor's aide, Leah (Brandy Norwood). Rock's motor-mouth delivery can get annoying, but it contrasts nicely with straight arrow Drix (imagine a fussy Buzz Lightyear). Excellent drawing and a powerful vocal performance make Thrax a genuinely frightening villain.

    Osmosis Jones is about two-thirds animation and one-third live action, which is why two-thirds of the film is entertaining and funny, and one-third is not. The life Osmosis and Drix save belongs to Frank, a slob played in live-action sequences by Bill Murray, who's undercut rather than supported by Chris Elliott and Molly Shannon. Shamelessly over-the-top performances make the human characters seem flatter than the two-dimensional cartoons. The live action was shot by the Farrelly brothers and features lots of gross-out gags about zits, flatulence, vomit, snot, etc. The audience endures these leaden segments, waiting to get back to the animation--and the real comedy. Suitable for ages 9 and up: profanity, violence, bodily function jokes. --Charles Solomon

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Not neccessarily appropriate for kids.......2007-06-18

    I bought this item on the suggestion of a student, who thought it might be good to show in our jr. high science class. I'm glad I previewed it first! I'd caution other teachers and parents on the amount of innuendo in this film... also, as a viewer myself, it just wasn't very engaging -- more depressing than anything else.

    5 out of 5 stars Great!.......2007-06-14

    It came just when I needed it for my class!
    Very Happy

    4 out of 5 stars enjoyable & educational .......2007-06-02

    We liked this movie, it was educational for my 11 year old and he also enjoyed it. I was hoping that it would expain a little more in detail some of the roles of the "clean up crews".

    3 out of 5 stars I only bought it because I'm an extra in it........2007-01-21

    I was an extra in this movie. When Bill Murray sneezed I walked behind him. I'm the one with the long brown hair and striped rainbow tanktop. The movie is cute but it's not a must have if you're not in it.

    5 out of 5 stars good movie.......2007-01-05

    I bought this to show to middle school students when we were studing the cells. It was a fun way to present the material I wanted to present.

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