| The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle [Region 2] |  | Director: Des McAnuff
Actors: Robert De Niro, Rene Russo, Piper Perabo, Jason Alexander, Randy Quaid
Category: DVD
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Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 294462
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5060021173225
ASIN: B00005NONI
Theatrical Release Date: June 30, 2000
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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
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 DeNiro was ROBBED February 16, 2010
Kenneth W. Kassen (Shawnee, KS)
This movie was typical ROCKY & BULLWINKLE. Like one viewer stated, "Fun and Tons of Puns." Karen Sympathy? Care and Sympathy? I personally thought it was a riot since I'm a big fan of Jay Ward's Rock & Bullwinkle shorts in those days of yesteryears. Alexander and Russo were terrific as Boris and Natasha. "Face it Boris dawling, as spies we suck." But DeNiro? He was the perfect Fearless Leader and he was robbed of an academy award, his performance was that great (and my wife thinks I'm playing with some loose screws). If you're a Baby Boomer and enjoy the dopey puns and silly (and to some mindless) stuff you found from the 50's and 60's, you should enjoy this farce. I did, but again my wife who moved over a few seats from me in the movie theater thought "He's gone mad." There were a lot of other big stars in this classic, such as Whoopie Goldberg as a judge (!!!!!), John Goodman as a state trooper, good ole Jonathan Winters who is great in anything he touches, and well, watch it and find other big screeners. The other cast member who is absolutely hillarious in the prison guard "Ole" who falls in love with Karen (Piper Perabo). You almost feel sorry for this dumb klutz as Karen makes a fool out of him, but he's in love and at the end, all turns out well. LOL
True to the original cartoon February 2, 2010
Duck Lover (N.H.)
Being old enough to remember the original cartoon, I appreciate the attention to detail with the characters: behavior and physical characteristics. In the fashion of "Roger Rabbit" the mix of animation and live characters is done very well. It's a movie that can be appreciated by young and old alike.
 A Bit Misleading, But Still Decent May 8, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
One thing that was misleading: the cover of the DVD shows Robert De Niro, Rene Russo and Jason Alexander but those three do NOT have major roles or a lot of lines in this picture. Most of the lines are by an unknown name: actress Piper Perabo ("FBI Agent Karen Sympathy)" and the two cartoon characters.
This is another one of these live-action cartoons in which some characters are real-life and others are cartoons and the all interact on screen at once.
This comedy has a lot more subtle than laugh-out-loud lines. It's decent, and does have a certain appeal but is not as good as I expected after reading a couple of reviews prior to its release. I think it has an equal appeal for kids or adults.
 Moose and Squirrel make Big Time Movie! January 6, 2009
Craig Edwards (By the sea in NC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000) Hokey smokes! Moose and Squirrel are on video! Jay Ward's beloved cartoon characters become the latest television characters to make the Big Screen transition, having languished in reruns since their prime time series was cancelled in the mid 1960's.
Through a contrived plot device (we know it's contrived because the familiar voice of the narrator tells us it is) those dastardly villains Boris, Natasha, and Fearless Leader have become live action humans and are plotting to take over America. But thankfully a wise FBI agent (Randy Quaid) sends one of his agents (Piper Perabo) to retrieve Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose from their quiet life in reruns in Frostbite Falls, and the animated stars are soon interacting with the real world like the Toons in Roger Rabbit.
This is a loving tribute to the television show, with an absolutely silly sense of humor throwing jokes of every kind in every direction. Everything works wonderfully, from the voices of original Rocky June Foray and new Bullwinkle Keith Scott to the visual effects to the performances of the human stars and the celebrity cameos that pop up every few minutes. Special mention must be made of the bad guys. Jason Alexander and Rene Russo are simply terrific as Boris and Natasha, and Robert DeNiro seems to be having the time of his life as Fearless Leader. Also, kudos to Piper Perabo, at the time a screen newcomer who's just too cute for words as FBI Agent Karen Sympathy.
This is a fantastic family film, with enough to offer the adults as well as the kids. I give this one a high recommendation--load the kids up and get `em out to the theater for this one!
Nowhere near as bad as they'd have you believe May 16, 2008
Mr. Anchovy (New York, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While not a classic, and certainly not up the source material, the movie will still win you over with its undeniable charm. The jokes come fast and furious, Hollywood cameos abound, and Piper Perabo is simply adorable as agent Karen Sympathy. Do you NEED to own it? Probably not. but if you enjoyed the live-action "George of the Jungle" (and I sure did), you'll like this one too.
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