Computeropolis 2

***Computeropolis 2*** is 2007 American 3D Computer Animated Science Fiction Action Comedy Film produced by Universal Animation Studios for Universal Pictures. 10 animated feature in Universal Animated Features canon, it was directed by Audel Laroque from screenplay by Thomas Lennon, Laroque, and Mike Reiss, and story by Laroque, Michael Wildshill, Lennon, Karey Kirkpatrick, and Reiss. It is sequel to *Computeropolis*, and take place 2 years after 1 film, with Peri Dazz now being 16 years old. It focus on Peri and gang enter multiplayer virtual reality online world, during which Peri fall in love. Computeropolis plunges into chaos when mystery gang of hackers try to hijack Peri computer and take over Cyber City.

Development of film began short after success of original in 2004. Laroque, who directed 1 film, agreed to return to direct sequel, after he was no long directing Universal cancelled animated film adaptation of *Big Hero 6 (2000)*, which had been abandoned due to story problems. Laroque and story team developed plot for sequel over week in 2004. Original voice cast of 1 film Jesse Mccartney, David Spade, Dan Fogler, David Hyde Pierce, Jodi Benson, with Jon Lovitz, and Jennifer Tilly reprised their roles, join by Sarah Silverman, Chris Pine, with Eddie Izzard, and Brian Stepanek. John Debney and Heitor Pereira also return to compose original score for sequel. It was last film produced by Universal Feature Animation before studio was name Universal Animation Studios.

*Computeropolis 2* premiere on June 21, 2007 at Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, and was release in US on July 6, 2007. It was immediate critical and commercial success, earn over $953 million worldwide on it $77 million budget, making it highest grossing animated film 2007, 2 Highest Grossing Film Of Year, and 11 Highest Grossing Animated Film Of All Time it was highest grossing film from Universal Animation Studios until *Paradoria* surpassed in 2015. It was follow by *Computeropolis 3* in 2010.

## Plot

2 years after events of 1 film, gang of hackers led by Cyber Boy invades and captures secret code base located far away from Computeropolis, renaming it as Hackers Palace. Cyber Boy encounters track map that leads them to Computer Opolis, and they travel to city, plotting to hack vulnerable cyber hotspot.

Peri Dazz, 16 years old is living his dream as member of Desktop Component League, protecting city of Computeropolis with Nicky Kickzoo. DCL is sent on assignment to apprehend Mr Error, anthropomorphic error message who has recently been bugging citizens of Computeropolis. They success complete mission, with Mr Error take into custody by internet officers Paul And Frank. Soon after, DCL is reward by their leader Manager Marc with visit to Virtual Paradise, multiplayer mall park. While play game there, Peri spots girl who wears hoodie however, Nicky take Peri with him and gang before he can find out who she is.

Back at DCL, Marc tell Peri that he long to find new job, and leave DCL for new employment Peri takes his place as new leader of DCL. Next day, Computeropolis mayor Fredrick Moss hire Peri for community service to clean up mess Mr Error made other day Peri initially refuses, but reluctantly volunteers. During his job, Peri see girl he saw at Virtual Paradise, only for Moss to tell him to get back to work. Nicky and DCL visit Peri on his job, and Peri tells Nicky he is try to find out more about girl he saw, who is head to Virtual Paradise. After DCL leave him, Peri eventually abandons his job and head off to Virtual Paradise. When Peri catch up with her, girl introduces herself as Vinna Binz, and Peri instantly fall in love with her.

Next day, Cyber Boy gang arrives in Computeropolis and attacks city. Peri, Nicky, and DCL show up to stop them, only for hackers to retreat. Cyber Boy appears on city central monitor, explaining that every 1 will not survive in next 50 hours, as soon as his henchmen destroy and hijack city. Peri warns his friends and introduces Vinna to DCL.

Peri and Nicky later take Vinna to Cyber Boy Hideout so they could spy on Cyber Boy and henchmen. As they make sound which made Cyber Boy and henchmen notice them, trio manage to escape from minions. Peri tries to make run for it, but is immediately capture by Cyber Boy henchmen. Cyber Boy is furious at Peri for spy on him, so he send boy to cell in His New Inescapable Prison.

Peri discovers that Cyber Boy, who is revealed to have hired Marc as partner, has been plan to build machine that could destroy entire city through Peri computer in order to achieve world domination. Nicky, Vinna and DCL later save Peri and help him escape prison. Heroes then go around and set off all security alert, overload system. Prison starts to crumble and fall apart. After they escape, Peri and Vinna spend person time together, and Peri falls in love with her.

Next day, Peri buy some Valentine Day gift for Vinna, but only to find out that she is move to Japan so she could spent time study anime and manga as well as speak Japan. She ask Peri to go with her to Japan, but Peri in turn ask Vinna to stay with him when Vinna say it is like she will ever return before leave right away. Peri has lack courage to ask Vinna out on date. Cyber Boy orders his henchmen to destroy Computeropolis and take over city.

At airport, Vinna, who start catch feel for Peri, leave airport and head back to Computeropolis. However, by time she gets there, Vinna was caught by Cyber Boy and henchmen, who find out that she is Peri girlfriend. Fortunately, Marc call and informs Peri and Nicky, and to rescue Vinna, duo go undercover to distract Cyber Boy in order to save Vinna. They find bound and gag Vinna strap to rocket and start to untie her, but Cyber Boy confronts them by grab remote to launch rocket. DCL, reunite with Marc, arrive and are able to defeat Cyber Boy and his henchmen. At end of battle, Cyber Boy was shot by Marc using his laser gun, causing Cyber Boy to transform into endoskeleton.

Next day, Vinna prepares to leave on taxi, but she and Peri decide to remain taking Nicky and DCL along they begin their new lives together.

## Voice Cast

*Main article: List of Computeropolis characters*
* Jesse Mccartney as Peri Dazz, teen computer wiz
* David Spade as Nicky Kickzoo, video game character who Peri created
* Sarah Silverman as Vinna Binz, teen girl Peri develops
* Chris Pine as Cyber Boy, leader of gang of hackers who try to overthrow Peri computer
* Eddie Izzard as Fredrick Moss, mayor of Computeropolis
* Dan Fogler as Travis, Peri fat best friend
* David Hyde Pierce as Manager Marc, leader and founding member CEO of DCL
* Jodi Benson as Commander Cindy, member of DCL
* Jon Lovitz as Notepad Ned, member of DCL
* Jennifer Tilly as Painting Paula, member of DCL
* Brian Stepanek as Gene, 1 of hackers and Cyber Boy henchmen
* Kari Wahlgren as Carol, computer voice
* Tress Macneille as Heather Dazz, Peri mother
* Jeff Bennett as Earl Dazz, Peri father
* Harland Williams as Mr Error, anthropomorphic error message
* Doug Dale as Steve
* Adam Buxton as Ben
* Audel Laroque as Spam Play
* Joey King as Little Girl
* Jill Talley as Little Girl Mother
* Stephen Tobolowsky as Computeropolis Citizen
* Kevin Michael Richardson as Announcer
* Clea Lewis as Computeropolis Citizen
* John Dimaggio as Junior Hacker
* Mako Iwamatsu as Japanese Taxi Driver

Clippit, Bill, Sam, Paul And Frank from it predecessor make speak cameo appearances in various scenes.

### Additional Voices

* Isabella Acres
* Jim Anderson
* Jack Angel
* Alexander Bates
* Bob Bergen
* Claudia Besso
* Brian Cook
* John Cygan
* Madison Davenport
* Debi Derryberry
* Jessica Evans
* Bill Farmer
* Don Fullilove
* Teresa Ganzel
* Tara Strong
* Jess Harnell
* William Jennings
* Adam Macklin
* Danny Mann
* Laura Marano
* Mona Marshall
* Mickie Mcgowan
* Alec Medlock
* Brandon Minez
* Laraine Newman
* Colleen Shaughnessey
* Madison Pettis
* Jan Rabson
* Grace Rolek
* Karen Stimson
* Jim Ward
* Ariel Winter

## Production

In 2004, at time of release of *Computeropolis*, Universal Animation Studios president Jeff Segal confirmed that sequel was in works, tentatively scheduled release. David Silverman, co director of 1 film, did not return for film due to his occupation with *Simpsons Movie*, but instead remained as consultant for film. In 2004, story team consisting of Laroque, Michael Wildshill, Thomas Lennon, Karey Kirkpatrick, and Mike Reiss was assembled, and came up with idea of sequel, conceiving idea of how Peri would find his love in virtual world. Lennon then wrote initial treatment for screenplay.

In 2005, *Variety* reported Jodie Foster was negotiating to voice Peri love interest Vinna Binz, but fail. In 2005, Universal announced it would have subtitle *Internet Chaos*, which was change to *Error Of Doom* before simply being title as *Computeropolis 2*. Anne Hathaway had join cast to voice Vinna. In 2006, it was announced that Laroque would return to direct sequel, even though he was original too busy due to his developing Universal adaptation of *Big Hero 6 (2000)*, which was later cancelled. In 2006, Universal confirmed that Jesse Mccartney, David Spade, Dan Fogler, David Hyde Pierce, Jodi Benson, with Jon Lovitz, and Jennifer Tilly were return to reprise their roles. Newcomers include Chris Pine as Cyber Boy and Eddie Izzard as Fredrick Moss.

In 2007, just month before film 1 full trailer, it was announced that Anne Hathaway had left film over creative differences about how her character should come to life. At time of her departure, Hathaway character had already been fully voice and animated. Sarah Silverman, who had already been considered before Hathaway, step in to voice Vinna. Due to animation, Silverman had to match exactly to character mouth movement. Initially, during her 5 day record, she tried to imitate Hathaway voice, but found it impossible. She end up only using Hathaway as inspiration, and resolved to go with her own interpretation of character. Her work was commended by *Variety*, say you never guess she was filmmakers 1 choice.

William Shatner reprise his role as Frank from 1 film, but was unable to do so due to other professional commitments. Plans to include Paul And Frank in large speak roles in sequel were early.

## Music

*Main article: Computeropolis 2 Soundtrack*
## Release

In 2007, *Computeropolis 2* was select for competition at Cannes Film Festival before it commercial release. In US, it premiere on June 22, 2007 at Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. Universal Pictures release film wide in US on July 6, 2007, in UK on July 13, 2007, and in Australia on July 29, 2007.

### Marketing

On July 5, 2006, early teaser trailer was release online via YouTube channel, and was later attached to *BJ And Wally (2006)*, which went in theaters 2 days later. Trailer feature footage not present in final film, similar to teaser trailer of it predecessor. Trailer also display film original subtitle *Error Of Doom*, which was remove in 2006. 1 theatrical trailer was release on November 3, 2006, and was shown in front of films such as *Flushed Away*, *Escape Clause*, *Happy Feet*, *Jimmy And Sam 3000*, and *Night At Museum*. 2 theatrical trailer was release on March 30, 2007 and was shown in front of films such as *Meet Robinsons*, *Shrek 3*, *Surf Up (2007)*, *Across Nation*, and *Ratatouille (2007)*. TV spots began to air between June and July 2007.

Film was back by large market campaign, with various merchandise becoming available throughout 2007. Video Game based on film was release for Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, PC and Nintendo DS.

### Home Media

*Computeropolis 2* was release on DVD and HD DVD on December 11, 2007, on Blu ray on July 22, 2008, and on Blu ray 3D on May 3, 2011. Both release include short *Peri And Nicky Get Flu*.

## Reception

### Critical Response

*Computeropolis 2* received generally positive reviews from critics, with many considering it to be better than it predecessor. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes report 100% approval rating with average rating of 7.3 10 based on 186 reviews. Site critical consensus reads elements seem familiar to fans of original, but *Computeropolis 2* offers some more action scenes, humor, and it fantastic animation with batch of new characters. On another review aggregator Metacritic, film has weight average rating of 100 out of 100 based on 47 professional reviews published in newspapers, magazines and in high regarded Internet sites, which indicates generally favorable reviews.

Roger Ebert gave it 4 out of 4 stars say it wondrous, entertaining, hilarious, and it full with enjoy, while Richard Corliss of *Time Magazine* gave positive review and call laugh fun. Max Nicholson of IGN commented, *Computeropolis 2* lives up to 1 ground breaking box office smash, except plot is very familiar. James Rocchi of *MSN Movies* gave film 5 out of 5 stars, call it sequel that is way better than original film, with full of funny scenes with some action and more. AO Scott of *New York Times* praised film for being able to balance out action sequences and strong story, writing that *Computeropolis 2* has lot of better sequences than original movie, with some gags, action scenes, and it has usual wit.

In contrast to praise it received, even in some positive reviews, some critics said that film was as good as original film. Michael Rechtshaffen of *Hollywood Reporter* gave film negative review, say amazing sequel like *Toy Story 2* and *Shrek 2* show laugh of more fun scene, but *Computeropolis 2* does not quite have usual gags as original hit.

### Box Office

*Computeropolis 2* open in 429 NA theaters on it open week, grossing $251 million on it 1 day, which was big Friday open day. During it open week, *Computeropolis 2* earn $135 million from 419 theaters, which at time set new records such as highest open for Universal Animation Studios, highest open for film in US and UK, and previously held biggest open for animated feature record overtaken by *Finding Dory* in 2016. Regarding film successful open, Lauren Martin, Universal Pictures president of market said, we had great date, and this is big win for Universal Feature Animation.

*Computeropolis 2* grossed $3 domestically US and UK and $6 in foreign markets for total of $5 worldwide, making it 2 highest grossing film worldwide of 2007 behind *At World End*, and highest grossing Universal of that year. In addition, *Computeropolis 2* was highest grossing animated film of 2007, highest grossing Universal film surpassing *Jurassic Park (1993)* in 1993 and highest grossing animated film ever, surpassing 3 year old record held by *Shrek 2* in 2004, until it was later surpassed by *Toy Story 3* in 2010 and held record for highest grossing animated film at NA box office until release of *Finding Dory* in 2016.

With DVD sales and *Computeropolis 2* merchandise estimated to total almost $700 million, *Computeropolis 2*, which was produced with budget of $77 million, was Universal most profitable film at time of it release, and was also highest grossing film produced by Universal Animation Studios at time until *Paradoria* surpassed it in 2015.

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