Very Good Worth Seeing

Rating: 8/10 (18 April 2009)

I've read a lot of comments about this not being a Shrek, or whatever, but we are talking about this movie. Most of the trash that Hollywood puts out now days can never compare to Gone with the Wind, but we still go to see movies.
The voice cast was excellent. Hugh Laurie gets to use his real voice, something that most "House" viewers may never actually hear. And he makes a terrific Dr. Cockroach. Will Arnett plays Link, the big talk little action character which is perfect for Arnett who has played these types before. Seth Rogen is everywhere these days and his lovable buffoonish voice carries Bob the Blob quite well. He has such a command of the nuances of his character that even in voice role come out and make for a great job. Reese is great, she carries her role of a sweet 20 something trapped in the body of a 50 foot women with ease. Plus her tough girl attitude comes out strong and confident but never "witchy."
Keifer Sutherland proves that he can act just as well as an animated character as in the flesh. He nails his General WR Monger part perfectly, and even sounds a little like a combination of R Lee Ermey and George C. Scott. This helps when viewing the Dr. Strange Loveesque parts. (For those who can remember Dr. Strangelove)
Raine Wilson, Renee Zellweger, and Paul Rudd round-out the cast in great form as well. For those of you who are fans of "The Office" you should get a kick out of Raine's Mad Alien Scientist role.
Again, it's not Shrek, but there were things in Shrek that were sophomoric and rather stupid, but I still liked Shrek. The same goes here; there will be stuff that you may not like, but taken as a whole this is a fun movie. It's great with the kids, or just a couple of grown-ups wanting to escape the stress and doldrums of everyday living. I'll recommend this one to the family and friends for sure.