The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)

43% of critics liked it
(94 reviews)
23% of users liked it
(50,577 ratings)

The pride of Frostbite Falls and Whatsamatta U's most famous alumni find their way onto the big screen (and the real world) in this comedy inspired by the popular cartoon series. Years after their TV show is cancelled, Rocky the Flying Squirrel (voice of June Foray) and Bullwinkle J. Moose (voice of… More The pride of Frostbite Falls and Whatsamatta U's most famous alumni find their way onto the big screen (and the real world) in this comedy inspired by the popular cartoon series. Years after their TV show is cancelled, Rocky the Flying Squirrel (voice of June Foray) and Bullwinkle J. Moose (voice of Keith Scott) are barely getting by on residual checks; they're wondering what to do next when Fearless Leader (Robert De Niro), the evil genius of Pottsylvania, transforms himself from a cartoon into a living, breathing, nasty human being, thanks to the assistance of television executive Minnie Mogul (Janeane Garofalo). With the help of his newly flesh-and-blood henchmen Boris Badenov (Jason Alexander) and Natasha Fatale (Rene Russo), Fearless Leader plots to take over the world by using television to zombify people and then persuading the masses to elect him president. Can the daring flying squirrel and the well-meaning but not especially bright moose stop them? Unlike the TV show, which made a virtue of its unsophisticated animation, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle employs a technically sophisticated blend of computer-generated animated characters (Rocky and Bullwinkle) and live actors (Fearless Leader, Boris, and Natasha). Human beings making guest appearances include Randy Quaid, John Goodman, and Jonathan Winters. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Des McAnuff
Written By: Ken Lonergan
Genres: Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 30, 2000 Wide
On DVD: Feb 13, 2001
Studio: Universal Pictures

Critic Reviews

Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
It's sledgehammer whimsy, and it's not talking to me.
Joel Siegel, Good Morning America
This movie is a bloody mess if I've ever seen one.
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
Looms as the Howard the Duck for the new millennium.
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The movie never quite coheres into a consistent vision.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Kids will enjoy it, even if the jokes escape them.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
All things considered, I got more fun out of the much maligned earlier attempt of bringing characters from the show to film, Boris and Natasha.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Expected punny dialogue and sight gags ensue, but also packed in are pointed, self-deprecating barbs about Hollywood, moviemaking, and the conventions of cartoons themselves.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies
If you liked the 1960s cartoon series upon which this film is based, you'll like this film.
Harry Guerin, RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland)
There's just not enough depth of thought to sustain it onscreen for 90 minutes.
Chris Gore, Film Threat
All of this adds up to a story we don't care about with nothing particularly involving and about two laughs both in the first ten minutes.
Jon Niccum, Pitch.com
For the most part, the film succeeds, with predictable complaints stemming from the stretch marks that plague all features based on TV/animated shows.
Brian Cronenworth, L.A. Weekly
The nostalgic glow wears off pretty quickly ... and the movie has nothing to fall back on except bad puns and a brace of awkward cameo turns.

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Lucas M

Pessimo roteiro e direÃ§Ã£o.
Michael E

one of the earliest movies i saw and i still think its pretty good not as good as the first time i saw but its still good
KJ P

I thought it was laugh-out-loud enjoyable for it's stupidity! I thought it was well made as what it was made for! It did something new, and I admire that!
Conner R

A train wreck that is almost fun to watch because it is so incredibly bad. The entire cast and crew must have lost their minds to hallucinogens during the filming. I have no idea why anyone would try to adapt such a campy and cartoony show. It would be like trying to do a live action… More
A train wreck that is almost fun to watch because it is so incredibly bad. The entire cast and crew must have lost their minds to hallucinogens during the filming. I have no idea why anyone would try to adapt such a campy and cartoony show. It would be like trying to do a live action version of Gumby.
Thomas B

good for kids but don't be looking for anything groundbreaking here
Clintus M

This is a delightful movie! The stars (DeNiro, etc.) participating in this fun filled romp look like they're having a lot of fun. Their overacting is hilarious. In her debut starring role, Piper Perabo is wonderful as well. She's sweet and perfect for the part. The plot is… More
This is a delightful movie! The stars (DeNiro, etc.) participating in this fun filled romp look like they're having a lot of fun. Their overacting is hilarious. In her debut starring role, Piper Perabo is wonderful as well. She's sweet and perfect for the part. The plot is weak, but that's inconsequential to enjoying this movie. If you are already familiar with the tv series, the dialogue and references of this version seem lacking by comparison. Its not as hip or sharp, but you still won't be diasppointed. I recommend this to baby boomers and newcomers as well.
Alice S

I LOVE PUNS! Dawn broke over the city. *CRASH*
Chris G

You broke my heart, De Niro. You broke my heart. *sniff*
Dean M

When will they learn? Not every baby-boomer cartoon property lends itself to big-screen treatment, as is the case with this ill-conceived effort involving the flying squirrel, his moose sidekick, and several live-action actors who look like they'd rather be anywhere else. This is… More
When will they learn? Not every baby-boomer cartoon property lends itself to big-screen treatment, as is the case with this ill-conceived effort involving the flying squirrel, his moose sidekick, and several live-action actors who look like they'd rather be anywhere else. This is a bigger bomb than anything ever hurled by Boris Badenov.
Rachel F

It was funny.
Lafe F

Big-name actors Robert Deniro, Jason Alexander and Rene Russo look utterly daft, hamming it up and almost winking at the camera for their baddie roles. The cartoon was very simplistic, so I don't know why they'd want to make a movie out of it. (Was a big producer in… More
Big-name actors Robert Deniro, Jason Alexander and Rene Russo look utterly daft, hamming it up and almost winking at the camera for their baddie roles. The cartoon was very simplistic, so I don't know why they'd want to make a movie out of it. (Was a big producer in Hollywood a fan of the show?) The 3-D CGI realization of Rocky and Bullwinkle themselves is skillfully done, so watch it for that reason alone. As expected, the story is a mindless diversion, but nothing profound. This disposable movie is in the Previously-Viewed bin at Blockbuster daily.
Luke B

When it reaches the point of Robert De Niro spoofing his own famous line from Taxi Driver it's about that time you reach for the handgun in the top drawer to blow your own face off. De Niro is even out acted by Kenan and Kel in a cameo. Seriously.
Emily A

I can't believe I saw this. Probably just because I liked the cartoon.
Juan C

a fun and enjoyable heck of a time. there is non stop fun and humor in this faithful film adaption that even spoof it's own origin! A
Joseph E

Could've been great, but settled for okay.
Yinalí R

Super funny!