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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
2017 89 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.7
Family, Comedy, Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Director: David Soren
📖 Based on the novel
«Captain Underpants»
byDav Pilkey
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Description
Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.
Budget:
$38M
US Gross:
$73.92M
Worldwide:
$125.43M
Starring
Kevin Hart
Actor
Thomas Middleditch
Actor
Ed Helms
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 15 nominations total
Key opinion
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is generally viewed as a vibrant, energetic adaptation that succeeds through its inventive animation style and meta-humor. While critics appreciate its creative spirit and voice performances, some feel the narrative eventually succumbs to predictable clichés and thin plotting.
| animation | The animation successfully incorporates a distinct, energetic flipbook aesthetic that elevates the visual experience. | |
| Acting | Kevin Hart and the supporting cast provide memorable, high-quality vocal performances that anchor the characters. | |
| Originality | The film effectively utilizes fourth-wall breaks and meta-narrative elements to establish a fresh, satirical tone early on. | |
| Humor | The humor is effective and multi-layered, successfully appealing to both children and adults through a mix of slapstick and wordplay. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divided between a clever, satirical opening and a second half that relies too heavily on predictable tropes and absurd plot points. |