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Osmosis Jones [DVD] [2001]

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Actors: Laurence Fishburne, Chris Rock, David Hyde Pierce, Brandy Norwood, William Shatner
Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Writers: Marc Hyman
Producers: Bobby Farrelly, Aaron Parry, Bradley Thomas, Dennis Edwards, John Walker
Format: Animated, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
Language English
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Icelandic, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: PG
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: 18 Mar 2002
Run Time: 95 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005TNZA
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,516 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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After the stiff attempts at realism in many recent features, it's a treat to see broad cartoon-style animation on the big screen in Osmosis Jones, a spoof of cop movies set inside the human body. The title character (voice by Chris Rock) is a street-smart white blood cell, working for Frank's immune system. He and Drix (David Hyde Pierce), an over-the-counter cold capsule, are reluctant partners fighting what appears to be a minor infection. Osmosis discovers Frank has really contracted a fatal virus, Thrax (Laurence Fishburne): he battles a corrupt body politic led by a venal mayor (William Shatner) to save Frank's life and win the affection of the mayor's aide, Leah (Brandy Norwood). Rock's motor-mouth delivery can get annoying, but it contrasts nicely with straight arrow Drix (imagine a fussy Buzz Lightyear). Excellent drawing and a powerful vocal performance make Thrax a genuinely frightening villain.

Osmosis Jones is about two-thirds animation and one-third live action, which is why two-thirds of the film is entertaining and funny, and one-third is not. The life Osmosis and Drix save belongs to Frank, a slob played in live-action sequences by Bill Murray, who's undercut rather than supported by Chris Elliott and Molly Shannon. Shamelessly over-the-top performances make the human characters seem flatter than the two-dimensional cartoons. The live action was shot by the Farrelly brothers and features lots of gross-out gags about zits, flatulence, vomit, etc. The audience endures these leaden segments, waiting to get back to the animation--and the real comedy. Suitable for ages 9 and up: profanity, violence, bodily function jokes. --Charles Solomon, Amazon.com

Special Features

2.35 Wide Screen
DVD 9
German\Spanish
English\German
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English German Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Commentary
Two Documentaries
Interactive Adventure
Deleted Spleens
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Trailer
Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Greek\Hebrew\Icelandic\Norwegian\Portuguese\Spanish\Swedish\Turkish

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly Witty, Intelligent, and a Great Family Film, 16 Jan 2002

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This review is from: Osmosis Jones [VHS] [2001] (VHS Tape)

Firstly, I don't see why this movie flopped anywhere, because everyone who likes any sort of film would love this, (they were probably scuttering off to watch some Blockbuster at the time), because this film rocks, it has all of the trademarks of a 'Simpsons' episode, minus the Actual Simpsons Characters, it's intelligent, witty, and very funny, and it's a very good biology lesson in disguise. See, Enjoy, See Again, Enjoy Again, See for a Third Time, etc.....

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4.0 out of 5 stars A clever mix of animation and film in one BODY of work!, 14 Feb 2002

By	Matt Ryman (matt_and_ros@hotmail.com) (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Osmosis Jones [VHS] [2001] (VHS Tape)

A look at neurotic life on the inside. The inside of your body that is! Bill Murray plays himself, and is wonderful as always. The animated part takes place inside Bill's insides and is a parody of New York, its sights and colouful characters including the smellier parts.

Chris Rock provides the voice for a white blood cell with attitude and a past, trying to deal with whatever Bill throws down his neck whilst staying within the law as a kind of renegade cop.

David Hyde-Pierce (Niles from the sitcom Frasier) does a fantastic job of playing the staight man to Mr Rock as an over zealous cold pill swallowed by Bill to fight off a suspected cold and allowed a visa for twenty four hours only, as that's what it says on the packet.

Zany consequences and dilemas ensue in a film that will entertain both adults and children.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Old but good, 4 Mar 2009

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This film was good when first released in the cinema. Didn't get the recognition it deserved. Now it looks and sounds dated but if you can get past that the concept of the film is good and there are few laughs to be had. Definately one for 5yrs and up

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great watch!
Fantastic watch a great way to supply education to your children sneekily, funny for all the family!

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4.0 out of 5 stars He's one cell of a guy
Frank (Bill Murray) is a widow without hygienic and bad alimentary habits. He eats food that felt on the floor without cleaning, he does not wash his hands before eating and he... Read more

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