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Bookmark this pageIgor (2008)
Director: Anthony Leondis
Movie review
From Time Out London
‘I’d rather be a good nobody than an evil somebody’ is the mantra for this undistinguished animated Frankenstein comedy spin-off. Igor is one of many identical-looking hunchbacks who aid the kingdom of Malaria’s evil scientists with their wicked inventions. Igor (voiced by John Cusack) has a face like Peter Lorre and a demeanour far removed from his master, Dr Glickenstein (John Cleese). He’s also more intelligent than his fellow hunchbacks.So, when Glickenstein accidentally expires, Igor sets out to prove his worth by inventing the most monstrous of all monsters in Eva. However, Eva turns out to be more caring and thoughtful than destructive, and eventually persuades Igor that more comes out of being good than being bad. The animation here is vaguely Tim Burton-esque with a nod to Ralph Steadman in some of the outlandish characters, especially that of Eddie Izzard’s key villain, Dr Schadenfreude. But there’s not much form to the plot which develops in fits and starts. Nevertheless, those kids that weren’t confused appeared to enjoy it, so there you go.
Author: Derek Adams
Time Out London Issue 1991, Oct 16 – 22, 2008
User reviews of this film
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- tom said...
- Posted on Oct 25 2009 18:47 meh, it was ok. the young kids were a bit nonplussed, i think they didnt understand a lot of it. it was a nice story though.
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- charlie said...
- Posted on May 02 2009 20:04 Hi, I'm seven and I am going to see Igor with my five year old sister. A lot of people have said it is scary and rubbish but I am going to take a chance. Will let you all know.....
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- Cory said...
- Posted on Apr 28 2009 21:01 brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Faraz said...
- Posted on Jan 17 2009 20:40 Slow to start bu then, what a fantastic film. I went to it with my wife and two children (aged 3 and 6). The dialogue was in places predictable, but the delivery was heart-warming. The concept behind the entire film is just...."weird", but that is what makes it so original. There are gags that make you literally gag and others that had me laughing out loud. The voices are familiar, which actually irritated me until I could put a name to them. But overall this film was superb, not visually mind-blowing, not philosophically challenging and not emotionally draining. I loved it, my wife loved it and my kids loved it.
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- Phoebe said...
- Posted on Dec 16 2008 15:11 I loved this film. I'm 16, and I absolutly loved it. Some of the jokes in it were funnier than this review has given it credit for, and although admittadly the story was slow to get going, it made up for it during the rest of the film.
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- nicola said...
- Posted on Nov 13 2008 18:01 it was toatlly rubbish it is made for 2 yearolds
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- Janey said...
- Posted on Nov 09 2008 18:56 If hes not easily spooked he might like it, but personally I wouldnt bother.
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- Shannon said...
- Posted on Nov 09 2008 10:54 Is this Good? Thinking Of Taking My 5 Year Old Brother!
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- Shannon said...
- Posted on Nov 09 2008 10:54 Is this Good? Thinking Of Taking My 5 Year Old Brother!
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- Janey said...
- Posted on Nov 07 2008 07:49 I reckon they should bring a sub section rating out for 10 year old boys, thats who the film would appeal to, I thought it was too dark and involved for smaller kids.
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- caitlin said...
- Posted on Nov 06 2008 16:12 All you people who are saying that igor should be a 12A or an 18, why should it be?????????
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- neil benner said...
- Posted on Nov 03 2008 19:03 absolute rubbish took my 4 year old daughter to see it.wish i hadnt,it scared the living daylights out of her.left half way through the film,definately not a PG,more like a 12a.would not recommend for children.
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- bonjuorno said...
- Posted on Oct 31 2008 20:50 sup bladdos
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- Jane said...
- Posted on Oct 29 2008 22:34 Do NOT take your children to see this film. Whilst (eventually ) good triumphs over evil, it is cruel, sadistic, dark and menacing. I wish I had not wasted my money and inflicted such horrible scenes upon my children. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS ME.
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- Janey said...
- Posted on Oct 29 2008 10:49 Im taking my 4 year old so I hope its good fun!! Is it me or do some of the reviewers take this way too seriously?? lol
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Cast & crew
Director: Anthony Leondis
Rated: PG
Duration: 87 mins
UK Release: Oct 17 2008
US Release: Sep 19 2008
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