© Rob Minkoff
© Rob Minkoff
© Rob Minkoff
DreamWorks Animation Previews Mr. Peabody and Sherman.
Director Rob Minkoff introduced the film with a teaser designed to remind fans of Mr. Peabody and Sherman’s origins on Jay Ward’s Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends. For those who are unfamiliar: The basic premise is that Mr. Peabody, the world’s smartest dog, has adopted a young boy named Sherman to raise. Minkoff had always been a fan of the reversal of the traditional roles of boy and dog, and embraced the opportunity to bring the pair to present-day audiences.
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Mr. Peabody & Sherman will likely appeal to those who feel some nostalgia for Rocky and Bullwinkle’s “Peabody’s Improbable History” vignettes, which featured Mr. Peabody introducing Sherman to a new historical event each episode.
Ty Burrell and Max Charles embody the tone of the original characters: Peabody’s clipped, analytical speech patterns are set against Sherman’s enthused, if naïve, responses. The humor arises from their natural differences, the inherent reversal of form and the outlandish circumstances that they find themselves in.
In one of my favorite moments from the footage, Sherman tells Mr. Peabody that he loves him the evening after his misadventures at school, to which the ever logical Mr. Peabody responds: “I have a deep regard for you too, Sherman.”
Given that the original concept invited kids to find a way to enjoy learning about history, parents will likely appreciate it.
For the rest of us, there is a natural charm to the characters and the story. The animation (though unfinished) looked especially rich and crisp set against the 1950’s hand-drawn originals. The jokes didn’t feel quite as modern and quick as we’re used to in our animated films, but Mr. Peabody & Sherman has a supporting cast packed with comedy powerhouses, including Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann and Mel Brooks. So we imagine that the film will be punched up a bit by the time of its release.
Full Preview: IGN.com (Preview Contains Spoilers)
Stephen Colbert on the Set of 'Mr Peabody & Sherman'.
© Rob Minkoff
© Rob Minkoff
© Rob Minkoff
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Mr. Peabody & Sherman will likely appeal to those who feel some nostalgia for Rocky and Bullwinkle’s “Peabody’s Improbable History” vignettes, which featured Mr. Peabody introducing Sherman to a new historical event each episode.
Ty Burrell and Max Charles embody the tone of the original characters: Peabody’s clipped, analytical speech patterns are set against Sherman’s enthused, if naïve, responses. The humor arises from their natural differences, the inherent reversal of form and the outlandish circumstances that they find themselves in.
In one of my favorite moments from the footage, Sherman tells Mr. Peabody that he loves him the evening after his misadventures at school, to which the ever logical Mr. Peabody responds: “I have a deep regard for you too, Sherman.”
Given that the original concept invited kids to find a way to enjoy learning about history, parents will likely appreciate it.
For the rest of us, there is a natural charm to the characters and the story. The animation (though unfinished) looked especially rich and crisp set against the 1950’s hand-drawn originals. The jokes didn’t feel quite as modern and quick as we’re used to in our animated films, but Mr. Peabody & Sherman has a supporting cast packed with comedy powerhouses, including Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann and Mel Brooks. So we imagine that the film will be punched up a bit by the time of its release.
Full Preview: IGN.com (Preview Contains Spoilers)