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The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

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The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)

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Reviews Counted:88

Fresh:37

Rotten:51

Average Rating:4.7/10

Consensus: Though the film stays true to the nature of the original cartoon, the script is disappointing and not funny.

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Childrens

Box Office: $411,840

Synopsis: Yes, it's true, those notorious No-Goodniks from Pottsylvania, Boris Badenov (Jason Alexander) and Natasha Fatale (Rene Russo) are back, and as usual are up to no good. This time they have managed...

Yes, it's true, those notorious No-Goodniks from Pottsylvania, Boris Badenov (Jason Alexander) and Natasha Fatale (Rene Russo) are back, and as usual are up to no good. This time they have managed to break the secret code and make the leap from their cartoon existence into the real world. Led by the criminal mastermind Fearless Leader (Robert De Niro), Boris and Natasha have devised a plot to take over the world - and while they're at it, get rid of moose and squirrel.

Those villainous spies have fought tirelessly to rid the world of their longtime foes from Frostbite Falls, better known to millions of adoring fans around the world as Rocky and Bullwinkle, but the dim-witted duo have managed to escape the clutches of Boris and Natasha through sheer tenacity and cunning intuition - okay, so maybe they just got lucky. But back to the story ... Teaming up with a rookie F.B.I. agent, Karen Sympathy (Piper Perabo), our eponymous heroes will once again come face to face - or face to snout with their dreaded nemeses.

But first Rocky and Bullwinkle must blend into the real world - hardly an easy task for a 400-pound talking moose and a squirrel who thinks he can fly (no offense guys).

Now it is up to them to foil Fearless Leader's evil plot to unseat the President of the United States, President Signoff (James Rebhorn), through the creation of a new, omniscient, mindless TV network, RBTV (no, not Rocky & Bullwinkle Television, but Really Bad Television), which will hypnotize the entire population by election day (what can we say, this is Hollywood).

Yes, Rocky & Bullwinkle, our hapless heroes are back at it again, only this time the stakes are much higher. Has evil finally met its match? Well, at least it has met its moose. [More]

Starring: Jason Alexander, Rene Russo, Robert DeNiro, Janeane Garofalo

Starring: Jason Alexander, Rene Russo, Robert DeNiro, Janeane Garofalo, Randy Quaid, Ed Gale, Piper Perabo, Dian Bachar, June Foray, Keith Scott

Director: Des McAnuff

Director: Des McAnuff
Screenwriter: Kenneth Lonergan
Producer: Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal
Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh

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Captures the tone and spirit of the original.

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01/01/00
Andy Seiler
Andy Seiler
USA Today

A fine tribute to Ward's premise, since it entertains kids while making grownup kids laugh just like they used to laugh.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
01/01/00
Bob Thompson
Bob Thompson
Jam! Movies

It's not a classic. But it's also nothing that the late Jay Ward, who developed the characters more than 40 years ago, would be ashamed of, either.

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01/01/00
Brian McTavish
Brian McTavish
Kansas City Star

There's enough subversive intelligence poking through the surface of Rocky and Bullwinkle to make fans smile through the rest of the dross.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Vognar
Chris Vognar
Dallas Morning News
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Much of the humor is surprisingly sophisticated.

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01/01/00
Cody Clark
Cody Clark
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McAnuff and his cast have a jolly time with this material.

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01/01/00
Edward Guthmann
Edward Guthmann
San Francisco Chronicle
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De Niro, Alexander and Russo are all a treat.

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01/01/00
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

If you like cartoons you have to see this. If you like comedies, you have to see this.

Full Review Source: Greenwich Village Gazette | comment Comment
01/01/00
Eric Lurio
Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle appears to be one of the frontrunners for both the 'eye candy' crowd and children's audience.

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01/01/00
Greg Dean Schmitz
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05/10/01
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
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a generally a fun movie, especially for those who are familiar with the old cartoons

Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | comment Comment
02/27/01
James Kendrick
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk

True to the smart-and-zany, shamelessly punning spirit of Jay Ward's hilarious characters.

Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jay Boyar
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel

A fun but rather ordinary cartoon crossover dressed up with the wit of Ward's creations.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jeffrey Wachs
Jeffrey Wachs
Reel.com

The rare adaptation that celebrates the spirit of the TV show that spawned it instead of disgracing it.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
07/09/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Smart, funny, sophisticated and full of self-referential digs.

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01/01/00
John Griffin
John Griffin
Ottawa Citizen

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02/08/03
John R. McEwen
John R. McEwen
Film Quips Online

For the most part, the film succeeds, with predictable complaints stemming from the stretch marks that plague all features based on TV/animated shows.

Full Review Source: Pitch.com | comment Comment
11/12/02
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Pitch.com

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle is completely in the spirit of its progenitor.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
01/01/00
Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle is no Who Framed Roger Rabbit, but it has it own goofy charms.

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Lou Lumenick
Lou Lumenick
New York Post
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Rocky and Bullwinkle is stuffed with smart Internet gags, silly movie references and a happy energy.

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Mark Caro
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Chicago Tribune
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