Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Billy West, Katey Sagal, (more)
- Director(s):
- Dwayne Carey-Hill
- Category:
- Comedy
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14 out of 16 people found this review helpful I am a huge fan of the Futurama series. I have all 4 seasons on DVD and watch them regularly. The episodes generally manage to fit an incredible amount of intelligent humor and feeling into their ... Read More I am a huge fan of the Futurama series. I have all 4 seasons on DVD and watch them regularly. The episodes generally manage to fit an incredible amount of intelligent humor and feeling into their 22 minutes. I was excited to see what could be done with 89!
The answer, alas, was not much. The movie started slowly with a plot based around internet scammers that simply wasn't clever or funny. It continued by referencing a multitude of in-jokes and characters from the original show that didn't do much to advance the plot. It got better after about 45 minutes and toward the end actually had me laughing (thanks in part to the disappointingly late appearance of Zap Brannigan.) The writers did manage to at least provide some emotion toward the end, but overall I was disappointed.
By seemingly pandering to the fans, the makers of Futurama have made a movie that, I suspect, will satisfy very few. A pity. Hopefully the next 3 films return to the roots of great, intelligent writing. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful If you're a Futurama fan, you'll like this movie. Groening's writing is as good as ever..not his best but it's tough to keep it up for 90 minutes when you're used to the half hour series. Lots of ... Read More If you're a Futurama fan, you'll like this movie. Groening's writing is as good as ever..not his best but it's tough to keep it up for 90 minutes when you're used to the half hour series. Lots of inside jokes and the usual "hafta think about that one...yeah thats a good one" laughs. If you've seen "the sting" ( the Futurama episode) and liked it you'll appreciate Frys' continuing angst over Leela, and the middle parts are reminiscent of "the why of fry" type plot twists. Good side story action gives it a 4 1/2. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
10 out of 12 people found this review helpful Hilarious movie, kids and I loved it. Bender Rodriguez my favorite next to Fry, who were the main characters in the movie. I loved the intro and the way each character is introduced and there ... Read More Hilarious movie, kids and I loved it. Bender Rodriguez my favorite next to Fry, who were the main characters in the movie. I loved the intro and the way each character is introduced and there quirks. Sort of felt like it was multiple episodes cramed together like X-men 3. I guess you could break them down into episodes and you will get the remainning half season before they were cancelled. I enjoyed the 20 or so minutes of the hypnotoad in the extras. Give it a rent you will not be disapointed. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
9 out of 12 people found this review helpful I had high expectations, and they were partially met. Lots of chuckles throughout, and a lot of the familiar Futurama jokes and oddities.
My biggest complaint are the awkward and silly singing ... Read More I had high expectations, and they were partially met. Lots of chuckles throughout, and a lot of the familiar Futurama jokes and oddities.
My biggest complaint are the awkward and silly singing scenes -- they felt out of place. The new intro and theme music was kinda weird, but I suppose it's not the end of the world.
I would still recommend it for fans of the series. You'll also like seeing it in crisper quality and in widescreen! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful Not as good as the previous episodes but they were obviously trying to reintroduce the characters while also tying up a bunch of loose ends from the series. Still I'm just so excited to see a new ... Read More Not as good as the previous episodes but they were obviously trying to reintroduce the characters while also tying up a bunch of loose ends from the series. Still I'm just so excited to see a new futurama! and the dvd extras are great! Hopefully the next 3 films will get back to the roots and just make with the funny. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
6 out of 13 people found this review helpful Bender's Big Score is good for Futurama fans, but not for many beyond that. As it stands, it's not quite up to the series' standard at its height, although I wouldn't say it was horrible. I giggled ... Read More Bender's Big Score is good for Futurama fans, but not for many beyond that. As it stands, it's not quite up to the series' standard at its height, although I wouldn't say it was horrible. I giggled a fair bit, and laughed a few times. Parts felt like they dragged on too long, and parts went by too fast. Very little was done with Zoidberg, the Professor, or Amy, and although many favorites from the series made cameos, few were more than that. It's great to see Futurama back, but hopefully the next movie will allow their 'A' game to catch up with them. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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