Kung Fu Magoo
Kung Fu Magoo | |
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U.S. promotional poster | |
Directed by | Andrés Couturier |
Produced by |
Kevin Gamble Jose C. Garcia de Letona |
Screenplay by |
Emmy Laybourne Sam Laybourne |
Story by |
Emmy Laybourne Sam Laybourne Rob Sosin Bob Mittenthal |
Based on |
Mr. Magoo by Millard Kaufman John Hubley |
Starring |
Dylan Sprouse Jim Conroy Alyson Stoner Lloyd Floyd Chris Parnell Maile Flanagan Rodger Bumpass Jim Ward Kenny Mayne |
Music by |
Steffan Andrews Daniel Ingram |
Studio |
DreamWorks Classics Ánima Estudios Studio B Productions |
Distributed by | Vivendi Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
Country |
United States Mexico |
Language | English |
Budget | $2.6 million |
Kung Fu Magoo is a 2010 Mexican American Flash animated action-comedy film from Ánima Estudios and Classic Media (Now known as "DreamWorks Classics"), based on the Mr. Magoo character, created by Millard Kaufman and John Hubley.[1] This film was written by Emmy Laybourne, Sam Laybourne, Rob Sosin, and Bob Mittenthal and directed by Andrés Couturier.
English voice-cast stars Chris Parnell, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Alyson Stoner and voice actors Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Jim Conroy, and Maile Flanagan. It released theatrically in Mexico, while it was released direct-to-DVD in the United States. It later had its television premiere on Disney XD on February 7, 2011.
Storyline
The world's most notorious bad guys are invited to the island fortress of super-villain Tan-Gu (Lloyd Floyd) to compete in an Olympic-style tournament of evil, called the Evilympics. Mr. Magoo (Jim Conroy) and his 12-year-old nephew Justin (Dylan Sprouse) fight giant robot spiders, ninjas on jet skis, and Tan-Gu's mutant "Beasteens", as representatives of the anti-evil task force.
Voice cast
- Dylan Sprouse as Justin Magoo
- Jim Conroy as Quincy Magoo
- Alyson Stoner as Lorelei Tan Gu
- Cole Sprouse as Brad Landry
- Chris Parnell as Cole Fusion
- Maile Flanagan as Orangu-Tammy
- Tom Kenny as Dr. Malicio
- Rodger Bumpass as General Smith
- Jim Ward as General Bonkopp
- Candi Milo as Gor-Illiana
- Ryan Bollman as Corporal Hayes
- April Stewart as Weas-Elizabeth
- Kenny Mayne as Himself
- Lloyd Floyd as Tan Gu
- Jeff Bennett as Sid
- Jennifer Hale Agent L
Additional characters
- Robert Tinkler
- Wally Wingert
- Bob Joles
- Fred Travalena
- Michael Stanton
- Susan Boyajian
- Hope Levy
Release
The project had an early screening at Cannes in 2008.[2] While the feature film is currently in post production, the film was initially set for a theatrical release in Mexico in 2009, with a direct to video English language release in the United States in 2010.[3] On May 11, 2010, the film was released on DVD in the United States, distributed by Vivendi Entertainment.[4] Additional animation was provided by Studio B Productions.[5]
Reception
This film has received mixed reviews from critics.[6][7] S. Jhoanna Robledo of Common Sense Media gave this film 2 out of 5 stars, saying that "the plot, as it were, is nearly nonsensical, but that has always been Mr. Magoo’s charm. Though he wreaks havoc with his obliviousness -- he often walks into a dangerous situation simply because he literally walks into one -- he successfully extricates himself and saves the world in the process. On the face of it, it’s a nostalgic trip to cartoon history -- Magoo first debuted in the late '40s, and the special effects are certainly pre-CGI -- and it's a welcome relief from the relentlessness and inanity of current fare. But if one must be a stickler, it's also kind of mean, what with all the jokes at an elderly person's expense."[7]
References
- ↑ O'Boyle, Michael (12 February 2008). "Anima, Classic to do 'Magoo'". Variety. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- ↑ Ball, Ryan (9 October 2008). "Kung Fu Magoo Debuts at MIPCOM". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- ↑ "Mexicanos dibujarán a Gaturro" (in Spanish). Informador. 28 December 2009. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- ↑ Kung Fu Magoo emerges on DVD | Cartoon Brew
- ↑ Paul Johnson | LinkedIn (Kung Fu Magoo section)
- ↑ FilmFather: Kung Fu Magoo (2010) review
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Kung-Fu Magoo - Movie Review
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