The premise: Ben ( The Hangover’s Zach Galifianakis doing Rick Moranis duty) and his irrelevant assistant Marcie (wasted Kelli Garner of Lars and the Real Girl) are federally funded researchers working on a government intelligence program using animals. Instead, we get (a) generic stereotypes (the serious leader, the hootchie-mama Latina, the hip-hop color character, etc.), (b) a story that plays like James Bond on nitrous oxide, with stuff blowing up good without the slightest dramatic or emotional resonance, (c) a resolution that makes no sense whatsoever, and (d) good old reliable potty humor, including an explosion generated by breaking wind into some sort of incendiary mechanism. So while Bolt had, among other things, (a) actual characters you care about and relationships that matter, (b) a well-constructed story with real dramatic beats and emotional hooks, (c) a wittily self-aware spin on the premise of animal super-agents, and (d) slang and speech mannerisms that weren’t just supposed to be generically hip but created a sense of place, from New York to LA, G-Force has none of these things. In fact, where Bolt was produced by Lasseter, G-Force was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer - whose record, to be fair, does include a decent family film or two ( Pirates of the Caribbean, National Treasure) as well as a lot of trashy detritus ( Kangaroo Jack, Bad Company, Bad Boys II, Coyote Ugly). Which means Lasseter had nothing to do with it. Which means that G-Force is from Walt Disney Pictures, not Walt Disney Animation Studios. Yep, they’re practically the same movie, with one tiny, crucial difference: In G-Force, the computer-animated heroes share the screen with live-action human beings in a real-world setting. Both are also first-time feature films from directors with no more than a single short to their names. In both films, the animals are driven off reservation by extenuating circumstances, where they team up with civilian animals (including a colorful pet hamster/gerbil type whose ancestry is said to include more ferocious species), face up to humbling discoveries regarding their belief in their own high-tech specialness, and ultimately decide that what really matters is the ones they love.īoth G-Force and Bolt feature hamster balls in high-octane action, flashy pyrotechnics and stereotyped 007-style villains who turn out to be not quite what they seem. G-Force and Bolt are both 3-D family action-comedies centered on elite, high-tech, computer-animated animal agents. If you missed Bolt in theaters last fall, it’s well worth catching on DVD - particularly as a counterpoint to G-Force, which is pretty much the film that Bolt could have been if it were Disney as usual … which, thanks at least in part to Lasseter, it wasn’t.Ĭonsider first the similarities. Thanks for looking.For that matter, the Pixar honcho, now head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, has already done this story right: It was called Bolt, and it was the first theatrical release from Disney Animation under Lasseter’s watch (he also produced). If there is a problem please contact me because communication is very important. We do research as much as possible before listing an item.Please ask any questions via ask seller question button. We do my best to describe imperfections but our idea and your idea of condition may be different. Most items are vintage & used unless stated otherwise. Several photos are given so that you can make an informed decision before bidding and ask questions as we could have missed something important to you. Items may show normal signs of age, use or natural flaws/manufacturing imperfections. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Unfortunately, we are not experts in any fields. I use paypal shipping labels so you will get tracking information.We only ship to paypal address because paypal will only cover items shipping to the address provided by them.Any reasonable offer will be acceptedDISCLAIMER: We are honest eBayers and examine each item to provide you with a complete and accurate description to the best of our knowledge and ability. Items usally ship within 1 to 2 days from payment. NEW EBAYERS Please ask any questions you may have before you bid.I do combine shipping. DISNEY G FORCE JUAREZ BEAN BAG PLUSH - 10" THIS ITEM IS NEW WITH TAGS Payment due within 3 days.
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