Dick Figures: The Movie

Plot synopsis:
A meteor speeds towards Earth while characters of the series are dropped off a bus for elementary school. After Blue accidentally walks onto the 5th graders' playground, Broseph, the leader of the 5th Graders, has them beat up Blue. They are interrupted by the arrival of the meteor which crashes into Broseph, killing him. In the crater, Red emerges and beats off all the fifth graders. A grateful Blue promises to be Red's best friend no matter what happens. The movie goes through a montage of Red and Blue's time through school until the two graduate from university; Blue tries to be a conscientious student while Red lives a largely hedonistic, irresponsible lifestyle.
In the present day, Red and Blue are living together as roommates in their apartment, Blue is in a relationship with Pink. Red still has his crude behavior. When Pink's birthday is approaching, Blue lies to Pink about getting her the best birthday gift ever, but he hasn't gotten her anything. Red suggests that they go see the Raccoon (Papa-san) at his pawn shop for a gift to get Pink.
Meeting with the Raccoon, he tells them a story of when he lived in ancient Japan. His village fell under attack by Lord Takagami and his demon army. Raccoon, armed with The Sword of Destiny, singlehandedly fights the army, but falls into rage when he sees his wife get swallowed by Ocho Muerte, a large octopus. In his anger, he slaughtered the army and as he was about to deliver the death blow, Lord Takagami cursed him and split the Sword into three pieces. After the battle, Papa-san realized that he destroyed all of Japan while in a rage; for this he was banished by his kinsmen, never to return. If Blue finds the Sword and returns it to him, he will give Blue the perfect gift for Pink. Blue reluctantly accepts the quest after being called a 'pussy' by Red and the Raccoon.
Hitching a ride on a booze cruise, Red and Blue arrive in Japan, meeting with the Raccoon's son, Son-san. After Blue lies to him that they are not getting the Sword for Papa-san, they are directed towards a mountain, only to discover the hilt of the Sword and a large map with the locations of the other pieces (the blade and a jewel). Their retrieval of the hilt awakens Takagami and his ninjas, who give chase. The duo escapes out to sea on a rowboat, and they eventually end up in the middle of nowhere during an approaching storm. Red questions Blue's reason for doing the quest for Pink who explains to Red that he loves Pink. Red reveals that the reason for beating up the 5th graders back when they first met was to impress Pink and the girls, inadvertently admitting that he's never thought of Blue as his friend. Betrayed by this revelation, Blue fights with him, angrily stating that their friendship is over. Lightning strikes their boat and a large wave sweeps them away. Meanwhile, Pink becomes increasingly worried about Blue's disappearance after calling him several times (his phone having been lost in the ocean).
Blue wakes up to discover that he and Red have washed ashore on a paradise island, which Red sets fire to while trying to tan. They are rescued in a plane by alcoholic British pilot Captain Crookygrin, who was an old friend of their landlord Mr. Dingleberry back in World War II, and has been sent to stop them from finding the Sword of Destiny. Luckily, Crookygrin has alcohol blindness, and cannot recognize them from pictures. They fly to Paris, France, but are suddenly attacked by Takagami's ninjas in jetpacks. Blue fends them off with the plane's machine gun, however they crash, with Crookygrin being mortally injured. They are told to find the blade of the Sword at 'Le Tour Eiffel' (the Eiffel Tower), and head into a restaurant where they find their friend Lord Tourettes playing accordion to the diners. Outside, Mr. Dingleberry directs the French police to follow them, and it is revealed that he is taking orders from Takagami, who promised a reward for his help; he kills Dingleberry. The French police discover the three friends inside the restaurant and chase them to the Eiffel Tower, where Blue unites the hilt with the blade while Lord Tourettes distracts the police with a lullaby. Red and Blue return to their hometown in America to find the jewel that goes with the blade, according to a letter given to them by Crookygrin.
Pink's birthday party has started, and Red abandons Blue to go partying, much to Blue's frustration. Blue decides to finish the quest alone, only to be captured by Takagami and taken to a nearby mountain/volcano where the jewel rests. Takagami reunites the jewel with the Sword, and has Blue thrown into the lava. Red and Raccoon arrive in the knick of time to save Blue and seize the Sword; a battle ensues with Red and Blue fighting the ninjas while the Raccoon fights Takagami with the Sword of Destiny. Cutting off his mask, Raccoon discovers that Takagami is really his father, Father-san. When asked by his son why he became evil and started killing people, Father-san replies that it was to avenge every person that ever died. The Raccoon points out the obvious that just by killing more people, there are more people to avenge, to which Father-san says he could continue killing for eternity as a result. Raccoon beheads him, and his remains fall into the lava, but his head emerges, morphing into Ocho Muerte, who heads off to attack their town.
Blue, Red, and Raccoon arrive at Pink's party before Ocho Muerte can hurt Pink. Ocho Muerte devours the Raccoon and is about to eat Pink too, but not before Blue rescues her with the Sword. Blue hangs over a ledge with Red holding him and the Sword, and after some deliberation Red pulls Blue up to safety. The Sword falls into Ocho Muerte's mouth, which kills him in an explosion of light.
As the dust settles, Red apologizes to Blue for being a bad friend, as he has never had a real friend before, and promises to change (if only a little). They find Raccoon alive, as well as his wife Mama-san. He reveals that he sent Blue and Red on the quest ultimately to rescue his wife, but as a result of the experience Red and Blue have reaffirmed their friendship. In return for Blue's bravery, Mama-san gives Blue and Pink the lotus flower that Papa-san once gave to her, blessing their love for each other. Now closer friends than ever, Red and Blue celebrate their adventure with a high-five, closing the movie.

Tags: allegory, flashback

Review:
Before this movie is watched it's important to remember what it is, namely a film geared at people familiar with the franchise.By producing the film independently it contains the same humour, animation and production quality as the web series, but in a refreshingly new form.
There's some notably well put-together scenes and the film as a whole was generally enjoyable to watch.Turning a short web cartoon into a film could almost only go wrong but they have managed to pull it off.It would be great to see where the series goes next for the pair, but let's see how this film rides out for them..
For those who have seen every single episode of the web series at least twice and have grown to really enjoy the series, will love this film adaptation.
It has some really well animated and written scenes.
The second time through watching I found myself pausing the movie and reading things in the background or on the walls; I found there were many throwbacks to old movies, video games and pop culture.
The plot was a little jumpy from place to place, but this was blended in by the writing that is often found it the web series shorts.
The action is great, the laughs are awesome, and the story is fun.
This film adaptation is a great work and it will be interesting to see what happens to Red and Blue in the future..
"Dick Figures: The Movie" is a hilarious epic story about two friends named Red and Blue and their quest to recover the legendary Sword of Destiny.
This movie has action, drama, and of course a hefty dose of raunchy humor.
I recommend this for anyone who likes movies such as "Pineapple Express", "Ted", "Dumb and Dumber", "Shaun of the Dead", or others like that.
It has some stoner humor like Pineapple Express, a cute talking animal like Ted, a hilarious epic road trip like Dumb and Dumber, and tons of action and one-liners like Shaun of the Dead.
Some of the humor is related to the original web-series, so you'll get more out of it if you watch some Dick Figures episodes first.
They are all free on YouTube.Bottom line: if you haven't seen it, check it out!.
This film must be watched a lot of times.
Dick Figures: The Movie is way better than the TV show of the same..
Well, this was a very funny animated science fantasy action film, because most of the fight scenes in this film were funny.
Awesome fight scenes.
Honestly, it's worth it to watch for all the fight scenes alone.
Good movie but should be free.
I myself am more than a little angry that they took our money to make the movie and then decided to charge us to watch it.
Who charges the viewers to watch a movie that the viewers payed to have created?
That being said the movie is great.
Better than most of the animated films this year..
Despicable Me 2- 3/4 Monsters University- on its own it's a great film, which is why I give it a 4/4.
That being said, it's not as memorable as other Pixar films.
Cloudy 2- 2/4 Epic- 2.5/4 Escape from planet earth- awful in every aspect, 1/4 Dick figures: the movie?
Great film that should be released in the theaters everywhere.
a youtube movie.That may be changed when Frozen comes out though.
A very memorable and heartfelt adventure, even if it's short and a little campy at times.
were illegal this flick would get a life sentence in solitary confinement.This ridiculous nonsense of a movie (or whatever they are calling it - the title says Movie) is a real nerve rattling rehash of a suspense/ science fiction/folklore/adventure/fantasy told with stick figures as the main characters - Red & Blue - are the names.
And then a raccoon!The producers lost the purpose of this nut-ball bore of a movie by forgetting it's suppose to be "stick figures" - a movie with stick figures for everything.
And then the voice overs are like a chalk squeak across a blackboard!This must be a flick for the stoned tween set - boobs & drinking figure prominently throughout!.
It has taken some time till I was able to watch the movie.
It took me a lot longer than the 73:50 min to watch the film and not only to get more b00ze, but also to constantly pause the movie.
Just for example the stuff (Books, Movies, Games) Blue has in his rack in the beginning of the movie: Fang Angels (Twigay), A Melody Of Myth & Magic, War Soldiers, Companion Cube, The Pretty Good Gatsby, Arry Potuh & The Banger In Yo Mouf, Duke Of Fancy, Adventures Of Bloser - just to name what I can gather in short time.
A lot of references to pop culture and to fans of the series.I had a lot more fun watching this movie than in tons of high grossing Hollywood flicks.
There are so many awesome and original things in this movie that I will gladly watch it numerous times.
I sincerely hope that this movie will be a good example and will bring creativity back to my movie "lunch".
'Cause Hollywood cannot satisfy my hunger with the twentieth installation of basically the same movie.If you want some examples of the humour, take these.
v=Ly3OTtXdJEg If you are a fan of Star Trek and Arnold Schwarzenegger (i.e. Terminator, Kindergarten Cop) http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=nJZXcsVvjUIJust goes to show, that Ed Skudder and Zack Keller have lots in store for everyone.
I can't wait for more from the both and the team.On a sidenote: Alex and Lindsay Small-Butera are credited as "Character Animators".
If you enjoy Dick Figures, you might also enjoy this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyvZ04KKhFY.
Well to be completely honest, Dick Figures The Movie was not the knee-slapper I expected it to be.
The plot line and all of the action in the movie still made it one of the best Movies I've ever seen!
I love how much Ed and Zach put into this movie and they did a fantastic job!
I loved how some of the stuff in the movie comes from things that were said in the show.
For Example in the episode where they play poker and tell manly stories, the Raccoon tells of how he slaughtered thousands of warriors with the great sword of destiny and how the sword was lost, which pretty much sets up the whole plot line of the movie!
This movie was not as funny as I had expected unfortunately, but it was still one of the best movies I've ever seen and I really wish it had gone on the big screen.
I really did get my money's worth from the $30 i donated to help make the movie!.
This is the best movie ever made!.
Two friends will risk it all to find the greatest treasure of all time." I have been eagerly awaiting this movies premier since it was first announced.
This movie was made for the fans, (funded) by the fans, and they didn't disappoint.
I've been a big fan of the series since I discovered it halfway through season 1.While some movie adaptations stray from the series on which they are based, Dick Figures: The Movie keeps what made the series so great, then turns things like the animation and action up to 11.
I think a big part of this is that they went with crowd sourcing, raised the movie, and produced all in house with complete creative control, rather than being at the mercy of some big Hollywood studio.There was some great action sequences, lots of laughs including some gut busting hilarity in the Paris restaurant scenes.
At the same time, Ed and Zack have taken the opportunity to not only bump up the animation, action, comedy, and explosions but also give more depth to the characters.
We get to learn more about Raccoon, and we see a softer side of Pink that literally confirms that she loves Blue.
We also learn how Red and Blue's friendship came to be, the strain that gets put on it, and ultimately the greater appreciation they have for it.
Red (eventually) shows that he really does care, and Blue finally has his day.
After watching it the first time or three, it's worth watching it again and pausing to check out all of the neat pop culture references and references to the series as a whole.
For example, have a good look in Blue's room, especially the bookshelf.This was such an awesome movie, and does the fans proud.
If you're a fan of the series you owe it to yourself to buy or rent it.
If you're not familiar with the series but enjoy action, explosions, and wacky, colorful characters, check it out..
Great as a web series, but not so much as a film.
Zack Keller and Ed Skudder have, after setting up a Kickstarter campaign, and lots of hard work, finally released the long awaited "Dick Figures:The Movie" for fans of the web series.
Compared the the Mondo web series "dick figures" on Youtube, it has an improved animation style.
The fight scenes in this film are excellently animated, and fans will definitely not be disappointed by these.The film however does have some shortcomings.
The writing style is reminiscent of the web series, and while the type of humor works well for short animations on Youtube, it is less suited for an animation with a 72 minute running time.
However, it did have its fair share of funny moments, and some might even make you laugh.The main characters of the web series, namely Red and Blue, do have some more depth to them, as compared to the web series.
Blue in particular grows as an individual throughout the events of the movie.
The conflict between the two also makes their relationship seem more dynamic, as opposed to static, as it is in the web series.
While a static relationship is more suited for a short web series, a dynamic one is much better suited for a film, and this is one of the areas where it really shines.To conclude, the film has its ups and downs.
The fighting scenes (the car chase scene in Paris in particular) have been animated very well, and are very entertaining.
The conflict between Red and Blue adds some much needed depth.
However, it still has the feel of a web series, due to slapstick humor, flat background characters, and it being slightly too random at times.
At times, it feels like they bit off more than they could chew..
Well, it's better than the Smosh movie, at least.
Dick Figures was something I enjoyed watching at first.
While the show did go downhill for me around the third season, I did remain cautiously optimistic about the feature film, especially since the making-of videos did seem to imply that they were putting a lot of work into making it.
Besides, I think Ed Skudder is a good artist and animator, so I was curious to see how it would turn out.While I think it's far from Skudder's best, I thought it was okay.
If you're a fan of Dick Figures, you'll definitely get a kick out of it.
If, like me, you're not the biggest fan but you don't mind it, then it might be worth your time.
The story is fairly simple, just two guys going on a big road trip adventure and there's some jokes along the way.
It's basically the same story as the Smosh movie, complete with the same tropes; they bicker, they argue, they have a big fight and separate before making up and saving the day, it's about as predictable as you can get.As for the jokes, there's the occasional clever moment, but it's hardly laugh-out-loud hilarious.
It's like Superbad or something along those lines; pretty childish, but sometimes it's charming.
I'm just giving credit where it's due and saying that those moments are there.For me, the big selling point was the animation.
I wasn't expecting it to be amazing, since it was animated in Flash and the characters are stick figures, but I actually found it really nice to look at.
The backgrounds, while simple, are nicely done, and the character animation is very smooth and expressive.
I got the impression that the animators working on this film were conscious of the fact that the designs were incredibly simplistic, so they did their best to make up for it with some really expressive animation, and, like I said, it does look nice.
Given how limited the show's animation is, this is an impressive upgrade.Dick Figures: The Movie is a straightforward movie that, at times, is downright predictable, but it has enough charm in the animation and look to at least recommend a shot.
As an animator, I got a kick out of the visuals, and as a film fan I got a kick out of the characters (sometimes) and Nick Keller's score, though I'm not sure if those good points were quite enough to make up for the predictable story and stupid jokes.
Alright, I'll admit I was a tad bit skeptical when I first heard about DF, but after I watched it, I found it so hilarious that I decided to see the movie.
It is a very enjoyable film, a 9/10 stars if I may say so myself.
One of the things I really enjoyed about this film was the plot.
It never felt like Red or Blue ever used an utterly stupid solution to their problems, and many of the conflicts they face were beyond incredible.
Most films based on a series forgets the point of the series, but this one looks like it could've been an episode.
The thing that really got me was the lesson of the film.
Seriously, it really moved me how Red finally started to see how much trouble he was causing Blue by being such a jerk, when Blue literally devoted his life to taking care of him.
This is a must-see for fans of the series, or just someone that needs a fun movie with action, romance, comedy, and drama!.
The best animated action film I've ever seen.
I really loved this film.
The reason why I love this movie is because, at the beginning of this film, when it says "This is a story about stick figures...", the opening sequence in space is a parody of the beginning of Toy Story 2, the Japan sequence is a parody of The Wolverine, the Eiffel Tower sequence is a parody of Rush Hour 3 and the ending scene is nearly a parody of King Kong..
Dick Figures: The Movie Movie Review By Andrew Brauer.
BY THE WAY THE SPOILERS ARE AT THE END.This was a film I have never even heard of, but thanks to the schmoesknow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5rQHclHdqI I found out more about this film.
Dick Figures The Movie is based off of the insanely popular Dick Figures animated comedy series, in fact so popular, that all the funds where part of a kickstarter campaign.
This film follows Red (Ed Skudder) and Blue (Zack Keller) who are two twenty something friends (where almost every person is a stick figure, just to make it clear) and Blue wants to get his girlfriend Pink (Shea Logsdon) a truly memorable gift, stumped with ideas, he and Red visit The Raccoon (playing off a racist Japanese accent voiced by Ed Skudder) and he tells the two of a story about the great sword of destiny, the two head on a globe trotting trip from Japan to France and then back to America, with much twists and turns waiting to happen.
If that sounds predictable and familiar, it will at first, but once you get past the vulgarity, Dick Figures proves to be one of the best surprises of 2013.
What works really well is the self awareness it brings to the table, the creators know that it won't be up to Hollywood standards when it comes to animation or casting, this film embraces it and knows how to even have some surprises, a particular scene around the end shocked me at how surprised it just happened.
The animation (though cheap) works really well, there's a car chase that's too good to spoil.
The voice acting is also terrific, particularly Keller as Blue, who is surprisingly relatable to any usual person and also has a few standout moments, but the real star is Eric Bauza as Lord Takagami, where every time his character appeared he killed it and had the most laughs, but right behind Bauza is Ben Tuller as the cheeky Lord Tourette's who doesn't have a big role, but his introduction (which is his appearance as an adult)is very memorable.
Skudder was also good, but he played so many voices (a total of 13) that it's hard to figure out what his best character is.
Problems are that it gets a little too silly and predictable at times.
But overall, Dick Figures The Movie is without a doubt one of the best surprises this year, and maybe one of the best of this year.SPOILERS SECTIONThe particular scene around the end is when Blue almost falls to his death into Ocho Muerte's mouth but Red ends up grabbing both him and the sword at the same time, at first it sounds predictable, but when he first let's go of Blue my jaw dropped at how surprising it was, but what was more surprising was that it happened again three more times as it was all imagining.
That scene is just Brilliant where it makes fun of a cliché we've all seen many times before, a few more times this film makes fun of clichés in movies, which also include the character story of the Raccoon and the traps in the temple in Japan.Check out my video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RiqE73TyzQ