Movie Title: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Grade: B+
Rating: PG, 84
minutes
In a Nutshell: As a mother of four sons, I’m quite familiar
with the Captain Underpants universe. If
you are too, then you pretty much know what you’re walking into here: an
endless string of potty humor.
Even the character Harold admits, “I didn’t know if it was good weird or bad weird.” It’s actually a good weird, as well as surprisingly smart and clever, giving kids all the colorful fun and shenanigans they want, while making parents laugh too.
Even the character Harold admits, “I didn’t know if it was good weird or bad weird.” It’s actually a good weird, as well as surprisingly smart and clever, giving kids all the colorful fun and shenanigans they want, while making parents laugh too.
Uplifting theme:
- Friendship
- Imagination
- Pranks
of kindness are the best kinds of pranks.
Things I liked:
- Three
different kinds of animation are featured during various parts and they
all work really well together.
- Some
of the visual gags are really cute and funny.
- Some
of the dialogue is actually clever and entertaining for parents who have
to sit through this.
- I love
details and this fun flick has plenty of them.
- There
are plenty of Easter Eggs for kids and parents who are fans of the books.
- Fast-moving,
perfect for little kids.
- Oh, to
have as much enthusiasm as Captain Underpants…la la LA!
- Keep
watching after the rolling credits for another funny clip.
- There’s
a zippy Weird Al song that the kids will love.
- Kevin
Hart often annoys me, but he was cute and funny in this.
- Voice
talents include Ed Helms, Nick Kroll, Jordan Peele, Brian Posehn, and
Kristen Schaal.
- The
movie is pretty true to the source material. This movie has been released on the 20th
anniversary of the books. The movie
is actually based on several of the books.
Any time a movie makes a kid want to read a book, it’s a great
triumph.
- With
names like Professor Poopy Pants, Dr. Diaper, and Bionic Booger Boy, it’s
clear the author loves alliteration.
Me too.
Things I didn’t like:
- One of
the female instructors looked and talked exactly like Roz on Monsters Inc.,
a total rip-off.
·
Super clichéd, one-dimensional characters and
stereotypes. Of course, that’s how kids
see adults.
- There
is a short, terrible musical number about Saturday.
- Lots of farts, burps, and other immature humor. Harold admits, “That is like the lowest form of comedy.”
Funny lines:
- “Separate
classes? I’ll never see you again
in my life!” – Harold
Tips for
parents:
- Your
kids might actually get ideas for pranks they could pull at school.
- Parents
will roll their eyes and giggle at the same time.
- Your
kids will probably think potty humor is even funnier now.
If you can't get enough, try catching up on some of the Captain Underpants books:
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets
Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 (Captain Underpants 11) Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Women (Captain Underpants 5)
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets
Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 (Captain Underpants 11) Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Women (Captain Underpants 5)
MOVIE REVIEW MOM
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