- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Live, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Mca (Universal)
- Release Date: Jan 6 2004
- Run Time: 77 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000035Z3G
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#19,355 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #13 in DVD > Comedy > Comedy Stars > Brendan Fraser
- #76 in DVD > Comedy > Slapstick
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Brendan Fraser (George of the Jungle, The Mummy) brings his considerable charm to this awkward live-action version of the classic cartoon Dudley Do-Right. The first half of the movie lays out the basic elements of the cartoon (none-too-bright Canadian Mountie battles melodrama villain Snidely Whiplash with pluck and dumb luck) with little wit or imagination, but lots of pratfalls and broad gags. But about halfway into it, when Whiplash has taken over the town of Semi-Happy Falls and become its leading citizen, the movie takes a curious turn: Since Whiplash has become, to all appearances, a good guy, Dudley decides the only way to fight him is to turn into a bad guy. Next thing you know, Dudley is decked out in black leather and cruising around on a motorbike while Whiplash fumes impotently. Bullwinkle fans may decry this departure, but it gives the movie a much-needed burst of energy and the opportunity for some entertainingly surreal images--like Whiplash up to his neck in a mudbath with cucumber slices on his eyes, consulting with his henchmen about dealing with that unpredictable Do-Right. With Alfred Molina, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Monty Python's Eric Idle. --Bret Fetzer
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Wasted effort
Jan 10 2004
Format:DVD
The great, creative tongue-in-cheek humor of the original show is replaced with empty physical gags and fart jokes.
If that sounds hilarious, you just might like this movie.
One of the funniest mediocre movies I've ever seen
Mar 19 2003
Format:DVD
With this movie, you have to think about what you're bringing to it. Let me explain: though I enjoyed the Rocky & Bulwinkle show from time to time, I had never before seen a Dudley Doright cartoon, so I didn't have any of that baggage. I saw George of the Jungle but was offended by it in certain parts. I came to this movie really expecting a better George of the Jungle (as promised in the trailer gag (no, I'm not kidding.) "From the STAR of George of the Jungle and the PRODUCER of George of the Jungle and the NARRATOR of George, etc." and lastly, I came to the movie with a clean mind (this isn't gonna be PC, but if you see everything in sexual or homosexual overtones, you're gonna see everything in this movie under those tones. If you're not, you won't.).
That said, I got a blast out of this movie. This is not an intelligent movie, this is a fun movie. I love it's randomness: From miniature golf to indians with New York accents, you're never sure where the laughs are going to strike next. I nearly died during the "training" scene.
All the actors turn in good performances, but kudos go to Eric Idle for taking a slightly stereotypical character and making him not so and also I must give praise to Alfred Molina for producing one of the funniest comical scene chewing villains I have ever seen.
Intelligent this aint. Fun it is. Safe for the whole family.
That said, I got a blast out of this movie. This is not an intelligent movie, this is a fun movie. I love it's randomness: From miniature golf to indians with New York accents, you're never sure where the laughs are going to strike next. I nearly died during the "training" scene.
All the actors turn in good performances, but kudos go to Eric Idle for taking a slightly stereotypical character and making him not so and also I must give praise to Alfred Molina for producing one of the funniest comical scene chewing villains I have ever seen.
Intelligent this aint. Fun it is. Safe for the whole family.
Enjoyable Enough, but for All the Wrong Reasons.
May 3 2001
Format:DVD
A Score of 2 is a Little Harsh, Its Really more of a 2 1/2, but be Warned, when Considering Seeing, Hiring or Buying "Dudley Do-Right", Ask yourself these 3 Questions. 1: Do you Enjoy seeing people Fall Over? 2: Do you Enjoy Funny Sound Effects (eg. Boooiiinnnggg, Tweety Bird Noises). 3: Do you Enjoy seeing Horses blow Raspberry's at people and Pass Gas? If you said No to all three, run away from this film as Fast as you Can. If you said Yes to One, See it when it hits Cable. If you said Yes to Two, Hire it. If you said Yes to All Three... Buy It Now; It Is Your Dream Film.
When I asked Myself these questions, I fell Somewhere in the Middle, I was never Hysterically Laughing at Do-Right's Antics, but I was a Little Won over by his (and the films) Childish Charm and Endless Energy. In the end, though, most of the laughs come from Pity.. or Stupidity.
Like the Somewhat Superior "George of the Jungle", Brendan makes a Fool of himself for an Hour and Twenty minutes for the kids, while also proving that Slapstick Isn't Dead for the Adults. (it mightn't be Dead, but it Certainly isn't Thriving)
Brendan doesn't have as much to do Physically as he did in "George", but he still makes a Fool of himself. The Real star of this film is Alfred Molina as Snidely Whiplash, Do-Rights Arch Nemesis. His Comically Evil Expressions and Hilarious Laugh had me laughing Every time. Sarah Jessica Parker and Eric Idle share what is left of the Screen time, (which isn't much) Neither make much of an Impression.
The Storyline is more Clever than I Imagined it would be, Every time I considered turning the film off in Embarrassment, A Clever Twist, Satirical Comment or Whiplash Laugh would force me to Stick with it, and it Is worth it, as it Does get better as it goes along. So Stick with it, even through it's Darkest moments, even the most Critical Reviewers should find a few laughs here and there.
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TERRIBLE
this was the WORST movie ive EVER seen! the only reason i even gave it a star is that you cant give no stars.
Published on Oct 4 2003
DUD-ley?
This film is silly, but not really funny....If you are a BIG fan of the stars you might enjoy this film, however If expecting another "George of the Jungle" you'll be... Read more
Published on Feb 27 2003 by Lotus Scrum
A dog
I picked this movie up fresh after watching George of the Jungle, expecting to find another unpolished gem. Boy was I wrong. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2002 by Linda Picardo
Dudley Can't Do Right
After I saw this movie once, I vowed never to see it again. Brendan Fraser is completely incompetent as an actor. Actually, he isn't even an actor. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2002
Dudley does right!
This movie tries very hard to be the old cartoon. It's not as funny, but it's still great. Brendan Fraser is remarkably good as Do-Right, since he wasn't so good in George of the... Read more
Published on April 5 2001
Dumb & Stupid
Brendon Fraser is wasted in thisreally stupid movie. Although DVD quality is excellent(beautiful scenes of British Columbia - crystal clear print), plot is non-existent. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2001 by James
Brendan Frasier @ His Best!
: He's a Canadian Mountie, he's none too bright... heck, he can't even ride his horse right. Dudley Do-Right, is however, a do-right man committed to fighting crime in the remote... Read more
Published on Dec 3 2000 by "oklahomamovies"
Twisted "Due South"
Oh Canada! The Canadian finest in red has a new hero when old pastime bully takes over the town Semi-Happy Valley and sets up a fraud gold rush where every American plows through... Read more
Published on Oct 20 2000 by Bryan J. Dorr
Wonderful for the kids
..they enjoyed the adventure/antics of this cartoon hero. Might be a little subdued for parents...
Published on July 7 2000
Wonderful for the kids
..they enjoyed the adventure/antics of this cartoon hero. Might be a little subdued for parents...
Published on July 7 2000 by A. Roberts
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