DC Insiders Run Amuck
DC Insiders Run Amuck

DC Insiders Run Amuck

2008Movie12 minEnglish

A featurette about Burn After Reading featuring an interview with Joel and Ethan Coen and cast interviews about their characters from the film.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users89%
Director: Jared SternGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Superhero

Plot Summary

In this animated adventure, Krypto the Superdog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis. However, when Superman and the rest of the Justice League are abducted by Lex Luthor, Krypto must convince a ragtag group of shelter animals to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.

Critical Reception

DC League of Super-Pets received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with praise directed at its humor, voice acting, and faithfulness to the superhero genre, albeit from an animal's perspective. While some found the plot predictable, it was widely considered an enjoyable and charming family film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic animation and witty humor that appeals to both children and adults.
  • The voice cast, particularly Dwayne Johnson as Krypto and Kevin Hart as Ace, received commendation for their performances.
  • Some critics noted that while fun, the plot doesn't break new ground in the superhero or animated film genres.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film, appreciating its lighthearted take on superhero tropes and the engaging animal characters. Many found it a fun and entertaining watch for the whole family, with specific praise for the humor and the dynamic between the main characters.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Jared Stern, also co-wrote the screenplay for 'The Lego Batman Movie' (2017), another successful DC-related animated project.

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