The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

Starring:Robert De Niro, Jason Alexander
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

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The problem with live-action movies based on beloved cartoon characters is that humans are never as flexible, as unpredictable, or just plain as goofy as their animated counterparts. So it is with this blend of animation and live action. Rocky and Bullwinkle remain animated characters (trapped in our reality), while Boris and Natasha (Jason Alexander and Rene Russo), along with their boss, Fearless Leader (Robert De Niro), are transformed from cartoons to human reproductions when they escape from rerun land. They've come to our world to take it over; the FBI springs Rocky and Bullwinkle from the second dimension to stop them. But the writing in Kenneth Lonergan's script lacks the throw-away flair of the jokes that characterized Jay Ward's much-beloved animated series of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Part of the problem is that Russo, Alexander, and De Niro are so obviously working at acting cartoonish, instead of simply being cartoons. And part is that the script rarely comes up with the kind of wonderful wordplay in which Ward specialized. The moose, as usual, gets all the best lines, but they're too few and far between to salvage this underachieving summer film. --Marshall Fine

Product Description

Cold war spies Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale escape the bounds of their two-dimensional cartoon world, with fearless heroes Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle the Moose in hot pursuit.

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Starring: Rene Russo, Whoopi Goldberg, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Jason Alexander, Piper Perabo, Randy Quaid, Robert De Niro, Janeane Garofalo, Carl Reiner, Jonathan Winters, John Goodman.
Directed By: Des McAnuff.
Running Time: 92 Min., Color.
This film is presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2001 Universal Distribution Corp.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Ward hangs his head in shame.......2006-08-23

This movie is the adaptation of the 1960s TV show The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. It was a failed atempt though. This movie is slow and lacks that certian Ward cleverness. However this movie continues the traditional talking to the narrator and know it's a movie. However this movie would be a 3 if not for a fabulous animation scene in which Bullwinkle surfs the internet to get to New York in order to save Rocky and FBI agent Karen Sympathy. For those fimilair with the show may find this movie a disgrace like I. But those just getting into it or just buying this movie I'd recomend it too.

Cute - But Inferior to the source.......2006-06-27

The high point of the film is when Robert DeNiro, as Fearless Leader, confronts Boris (Jason Alexander) over the news the "Moose and Squirrel" have escaped again.
DeNiro adjusts his monacle, and asks:
"Are you talking to me? Are you talking to ME? You MUST be talking to me, because no one else is here!"

Of course, if you've never seen 'Taxi Driver' it's not funny.
Since I have, I fell off the couch...

A Surprisingly Fun Movie.......2006-06-08

I remember seeing this in the theater (in retrospect, it seems crowded considering its mediocre box office intake) and really enjoying it. You'd think an update of an animated series as subversive and clever as the orginal Rocky and Bullwinkle would invariably fail miserably, but I think all of the charm of the original and its wit is recreated here.

R&B were truly a product of their era, references to the cold war were everywhere, but the movie is able to use the same style of humor very well while updating it to today.

There are lots of unexpected movie star cameos, if you're into that sort of thing, but it was a joy to me just to hear June Foray, a wondefully tallented voice actress, just giving voice to Rocky one last time. Unfortunately, Bill Scott, the original Bullwinkle, has passed on but his son plays him here and the difference is close to unnoticable.

This should not be your first exposure to Moose and Squirell, I highly suggest that those unfamiliar with the series check out the reasonably priced "Best of" DVD, or a whole season set even, before watching this. The movie is a lot more enjoyable to longtime fans.

Moose and Squirrel.......2005-12-12

I loved it how,Rocky tied up the bad guys,now that's gutsy! just like my Angel of truth and justice. Kim Possible!

i suggest you buy roger rabbit instead........2005-12-01

i could say that this is a bit disapointing.

so buy roger rabbit instaed.

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle [Region 2]

Average customer rating:

Ward hangs his head in shame
Cute - But Inferior to the source
A Surprisingly Fun Movie
Moose and Squirrel
i suggest you buy roger rabbit instead.

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle [Region 2]
Starring: Rene Russo , Jason Alexander , Piper Perabo , Randy Quaid , and Robert De Niro
Director: Des McAnuff
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( A ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

General | Animation | Genres | DVD | Video
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Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends - The Complete First Season
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends - The Complete Third Season
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends - The Complete Second Season
The Best of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Vol. 1

ASIN: B00005NONI

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Customer Reviews:

Ward hangs his head in shame.......2006-08-23

Cute - But Inferior to the source.......2006-06-27

A Surprisingly Fun Movie.......2006-06-08

Moose and Squirrel.......2005-12-12

I loved it how,Rocky tied up the bad guys,now that's gutsy! just like my Angel of truth and justice. Kim Possible!

i suggest you buy roger rabbit instead........2005-12-01

i could say that this is a bit disapointing.

so buy roger rabbit instaed.

Average customer rating:

Ward hangs his head in shame
Cute - But Inferior to the source
A Surprisingly Fun Movie
Moose and Squirrel
i suggest you buy roger rabbit instead.

( A ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

General | Animation | Genres | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Dudley Do-Right
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends - The Complete First Season
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends - The Complete Third Season
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends - The Complete Second Season
The Best of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Vol. 1

ASIN: B00005CDB9

Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

Ward hangs his head in shame.......2006-08-23

Cute - But Inferior to the source.......2006-06-27

A Surprisingly Fun Movie.......2006-06-08

Moose and Squirrel.......2005-12-12

I loved it how,Rocky tied up the bad guys,now that's gutsy! just like my Angel of truth and justice. Kim Possible!

i suggest you buy roger rabbit instead........2005-12-01

i could say that this is a bit disapointing.

so buy roger rabbit instaed.

Average customer rating:

Trigger to Target
Director: Michael Brooks
Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Outdoor Adventures Television
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

How to pick the proper scope for the way you use your gun
How a simple child's balloon can keep your gun barrel from blowing up in your face.
What to listen for to know if your gun has a potential, even deadly, problem
How a muzzle brake and pad can tame kickback without ruining your accuracy
With a limited budget, how to decide whether to spend more on the gun or the scope

ASIN: B000LRGK1U

Product Description

Rocky Mountain Outdoor Adventures is pleased to present Trigger to Target, the first in the RMOA Video Library. This instructional DVD gives you nearly an hour's worth of insider tips to make you shoot better and with more confidence in the field. When you have that heart-stopping chance at that shot of a lifetime, you'll increase your odds of bringing it home.

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