It seems that all the
major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies -- all but the
Teen Titans. Robin is bound and determined to remedy that situation by becoming
a star instead of a sidekick. With a few madcap ideas and a song in their
hearts, the Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams. Things soon go awry,
however, when a supervillain plans to take over the planet -- putting the very
fate of the young heroes on the line.
Director: Peter Rida
Michail, Aaron Horvath
Cast: Greg Cipes, Scott
Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong, Hynden Walch, Will Arnett, Kristen Bell
Release Date: July 27, 2018
Rated PG for action and
rude humor
Runtime: 1 hr. 33 min.
Genres: Animation,
Action, Comedy
Review:
Teen Titans Go! To the
Movies delivers exactly what you would expect if you were a fan of the Cartoon
Network show. The meta humor is
ratcheted up to the nth degree. DC fans
will find themselves in heaven with all the easter eggs and cameos that come
up. The film’s plot is pretty
straightforward but it’s consistently funny on multiple levels. There’s the usual fart jokes that will keep
kids giggling but there a lot more advanced and nuanced comedy that most
parents will enjoy. The film does drag a
tad in it’s latter half which should come as a big surprise since the shows
episode only run 15 minutes long. Still
its great to see Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong and
Hynden Walch voice the Titans on the big screen. Will Arnett is perfect as Slade the Titans
arch nemesis. Arnett’s voice and comic
timing melds perfectly with the shows humor.
Overall it’s an impressive achievement from everyone involved. Teen Titans Go to the Movies is a film kids
will love as well as superhero fans.
A-
