Oddbods: The Movie (2019)

Oddbods: The Movie is a computer-animated comedy film produced by One Animation. The film centers on seven characters—Bubbles, Pogo, Newt, Jeff, Slick, Fuse and Zee—wearing furry suits of different colors. The characters make sounds but there is no dialogue, making the film easily translatable and international. The film was released in Singapore on August 8, 2019.
The film follows the Oddbods as they try to stop the evil Dr. Jumble from taking over the world with his army of robots. Along the way, the Oddbods must use their individual strengths to save the day.
The film was directed by Keith Alcorn, with the screenplay by John H. Williams and the story by Robert Scull and John H. Williams. The film's cast includes Marlon Dance-Hooi, Chio Su-Ping, Jeremy Linn, Nadia Ramlee, and All Actors as the Oddbods.
The film was released in Singapore on August 8, 2019, and was released in the United States on September 13, 2019.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 50%, based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 5.5/10. On Metacritic, the film has a score of 50 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".
Oddbods: The Movie was released on digital platforms on December 3, 2019, and on Blu-ray and DVD on December 17, 2019.
== Plot ==
The Oddbods are back in an all-new adventure!
When the evil Dr. Jumble comes up with a plan to take over the world, it's up to the Oddbods to stop him!
Can the Oddbods use their individual strengths to save the day?
Find out in Oddbods: The Movie!
== Characters ==
Main:
Fuse (Red; voiced by Marlon Dance-Hooi): He's the hot-headed leader of the Oddbods. He can instantly change from serene to enraged, which makes his friends avoid him whenever he is in a bad mood, but admire his 'heart of gold'. He is always willing to play sports, but only if he wins.
Slick (Orange; voiced by Chio Su Ping): He believes in YOLO. But suffers from FOMO. He likes to dance, and tries to act as the cool person in the group.
Bubbles (Yellow; voiced by Chio Su Ping): She energetically performs experiments with an obsession of discovering interesting objects, such as insects to UFOs. Her friends like her for her personality, although they do not like being excluded from her personal experiments.
Zee (Green; voiced by Jeremy Linn): He always takes naps, even while eating. His laid-back attitude serves as both strength and weaknesses when it comes to his friendship.
Pogo (Blue; voiced by Marlon Dance-Hooi): He does not follow common etiquette as he is dubbed the 'ultimate prankster'. His friends like his practical jokes if they are not aimed at them.
Jeff (Purple; voiced by Jeremy Linn): He is finicky in that he is able to create order in anything, with his friends' admiration of his detail, as he can spot extremely tiny dust particles, and is very tidy. He is very talented in art and remembering people's birthdays, however he wishes that he can act in a more relaxed manner.
Newt (Pink; voiced by Nadia Ramlee): She is addicted to candy and her friends are inspired by her pleasant interaction towards others, although she can be arrogant. She is inquisitive as she always hangs out with her friends and takes selfies often with them.
BG Oddbods (Gray; voiced by All Actors): They all look the same and act like citizens of Oddsville, except some BG Oddbods have accessories, like moustaches and hats.
Dr. Jumble (voiced by Steve Carell): He is the main antagonist of the film. He is a mad scientist who wants to take over the world with his army of robots.
Robots (voiced by All Actors): They are Dr. Jumble's minions.
== Distributed ==
Oddbods: The Movie was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
== Soundtrack ==
The film's score was composed by John Powell and the film's songs were written by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers.
== Animation ==
The film was animated by One Animation.
== Trailers ==
The first trailer for Oddbods: The Movie was released on June 5, 2019. The second trailer was released on July 3, 2019.
== Production ==
Oddbods: The Movie was produced by John H. Williams, Robert Scull, and Keith Alcorn.
== Development ==
The film was announced in February 2019.
== Casting ==
The film's cast includes Marlon Dance-Hooi, Chio Su-Ping, Jeremy Linn, Nadia Ramlee, and All Actors as the Oddbods.
== Release ==
Oddbods: The Movie was released in Singapore on August 8, 2019, and was released in the United States on September 13, 2019.
== Screening ==
The film was screened at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 11, 2019.
== Home media ==
Oddbods: The Movie was released on digital platforms on December 3, 2019, and on Blu-ray and DVD on December 17, 2019.
== Reception: ==
== Box office: ==
Oddbods: The Movie grossed $5 million in the United States and Canada, and $10 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $15 million.
== Accolades: ==
Oddbods: The Movie won the Annecy International Animated Film Festival Cristal for Best Feature Film.
== Legacy: ==
Oddbods: The Movie is considered to be a cult classic.