Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)

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Disney TV scored a big hit in 2007, with Phineas and Ferb, the story of two mismatched stepbrothers who share a passion for fantastic adventures and a talent for creating high tech devices. Phineas Flynn is the American chatterbox; Ferb Fletcher is British and taciturn. The television movie Across… More Disney TV scored a big hit in 2007, with Phineas and Ferb, the story of two mismatched stepbrothers who share a passion for fantastic adventures and a talent for creating high tech devices. Phineas Flynn is the American chatterbox; Ferb Fletcher is British and taciturn. The television movie Across the 2nd Dimension takes their antics further afield--and spoofs the mania for 3-D. When their giant shuttlecock collides with a spy plane piloted by their pet Perry the Platypus, Phineas and Ferb crash land in the laboratory of Dr. Doofenshmirtz. With typical enthusiasm (and blithe unawareness), the boys help the evil scientist build an "Otherdimensionator" that transports them to an alternate world. As the complications multiply, Perry is forced to reveal that he's not just a pet who grinds his teeth: he's Agent P, part of a cadre dedicated to fighting Doofenshmirtz's schemes. Eventually things get sorted out with the help of the alternate versions of Phineas, Ferb, and their sister Candace. Across the 2nd Dimension is most engaging when it plays like an extended episode of the series, with plenty of humor, off-beat songs, and pop-culture references: Doofenshmirtz and his alternate counterpart perform a number about finally finding a partner as the Blues Brothers, the Lone Ranger and Tonto, and Lucy and Ethel in the candy factory. As is often the case with TV cartoons that morph into features (Hey Arnold, Doug), things occasionally get too big--the swarms of CG robots the alternate Doofenshmirtz dispatches really don't add anything to the story. But the filmmakers generally succeed in walking a fine line, remaining smart without becoming smart alecks. Across the 2nd Dimension will delight Phineas and Ferb fans of all ages.

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 17 min.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

On DVD: Aug 23, 2011

Critic Reviews

James Plath, Movie Metropolis
Fans of Phineas and Ferb should be pleased with this feature-length film and the ways that favorite characters are tweaked.

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Diego T

It's silly, crazy, boundlessly energetic and full of the gleeful storyboarding-born creativity native to the show. It's a humorous, seldom hit-and-miss for first time watchers of the franchise, and the songs may not always be up-to-par, but for fans of the series, you may as… More
It's silly, crazy, boundlessly energetic and full of the gleeful storyboarding-born creativity native to the show. It's a humorous, seldom hit-and-miss for first time watchers of the franchise, and the songs may not always be up-to-par, but for fans of the series, you may as well be screaming your head off in delight. This is the movie we have been waiting for. The creators take the awesomeness of the show and turn it into a round-the-clock outburst of vivacious cartoon entertainment. Like the titular characters who can upgrade things technologically, the writers have tricked out their formula, that the story is not alien to the show, and fitting enough for a movie. One of the biggest triumphs of this movie is that it gives its series reason at its pinnacle. It uses the intensely growing chemistry of its familiar characters to present the viewer with moments of actual emotional depth somewhere within its seemingly endless supply of cleverness and wit. Also, as a long-time fan of the Phineas and Ferb franchise, I have to give plus points to this film for the writing-in of Perry the Platypus, whose characterization and story is probably the coolest and most compelling ever told in animation. "We'll miss you Agent P. I love you, pal." -Phineas Flynn Visuals 9/10 Sounds 8/10 Content 24/25 Uniqueness 14/15 Memorability 10/10 Resonance 9/10 Chemistry 20/20 Total 94/100
Panta O

Until this movie I never watched Phineas and Ferb's cartoons and I wasn't familiar with the characters. Walt Disney took a risk making a movie about these two brothers and their platypus pet... or maybe it wasn't a risk because they knew that they already have a good… More
Until this movie I never watched Phineas and Ferb's cartoons and I wasn't familiar with the characters. Walt Disney took a risk making a movie about these two brothers and their platypus pet... or maybe it wasn't a risk because they knew that they already have a good number of fans!? [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c5/Phineas_and_Ferb_Across_the_2nd_Dimension_poster.jpg/220px-Phineas_and_Ferb_Across_the_2nd_Dimension_poster.jpg[/img] No CGI animated movies are getting rare these days and this one wasn't bad. It was made for older children and it was a typical children adventure with lots of action - for boys and girls. I won't be spending too much time explaining it, because it is not my type of movie - just to say that kids will be glued for the TV for an hour and a half and that is the reason why parents should get it... and they can do their own things. :-)
Eduardo T

Animation at it's worst. By that I mean that the actual film is what's wrong here. The actual animation is good for this time period but I never rate an animated movie by the animation I rate it just like any other film. This was also just for kids. I find it hard to believe… More
Animation at it's worst. By that I mean that the actual film is what's wrong here. The actual animation is good for this time period but I never rate an animated movie by the animation I rate it just like any other film. This was also just for kids. I find it hard to believe that any adult would like this or even be able to sit through this. It was very painful for me to sit through this. There was so much stuff that wasn't necessary and that was just stupid. Don't forget how fast pace it was. If you blinked you missed a huge part of the plot. Everything was just thrown at you it just wasn't fun. If you'r a fan of the show then stick to watching that it's way better.
Louioup S

Strictly for die-hard fans only