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Director: Anthony Leondis
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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
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- bob said...
- Posted on Oct 26 2008 20:34 is this film gd need to know coz wanted to go see rocker but no suitable times can you tell me if igor is gd ?
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- phil said...
- Posted on Oct 26 2008 20:31 it shunt of been made it was rubbish dont go see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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- phil said...
- Posted on Oct 26 2008 20:31 it shunt of been made it was rubbish dont go see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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- jenny_last said...
- Posted on Oct 25 2008 21:29 i agree, there is just no need in being like that and saing them fings, the film is what it is yeh.
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- caitlin said...
- Posted on Oct 23 2008 16:41 Please someone tell me if this film is good becuase I am goinf to have 2 c it cos I can't see the rocker because there is no suitable times
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- caitlin said...
- Posted on Oct 23 2008 16:18 Bert why should this be an 18???
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- bert said...
- Posted on Oct 22 2008 11:58 this is an awfull film and it should be a 18
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- caitlin said...
- Posted on Oct 13 2008 14:03 Is this film boring?? I am thirteen and I am not sure if it is going to be babyish. Is it???
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- rock-goth said...
- Posted on Oct 10 2008 16:49 thanx!
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- xox-sparkle-diva-xox said...
- Posted on Oct 10 2008 16:48 this film was mega cool! i think we should all listen to the little kid inside and have some fun! so don't be boring, go and watch it! it's really funny and totally original for all the family! and right on rock-goth for talkin bout these cynical reviwes have you never heard of a soft side? cheer up reviewers!
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- rock-goth said...
- Posted on Oct 10 2008 16:44 i think this film was fab, really funny and witty! lighten up on the reviews all of them are really cynical. i agree with the writer of the last comment about actually watching the films and writing about how good they are rather then saying all the abd stuff! i think it's a great film for little kids and even us teens too!
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- wishnevsky said...
- Posted on Sep 20 2008 04:52 So what sane person could care about "Goth Cool" That was a good movie, funny and original. You should try to actually watch the movies you review.
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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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