Movie Info
Genre
Animation, ComedyRelease Date
September 19, 2008MPAA Rating
PGDuration
87 min.Studio
The Weinstein CompanyOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Anthony LeondisProducer
John D. Eraklis, Max HowardScreenwriter
Chris McKennaStarring
- John Cusack as Igor (voice)
- Molly Shannon as Eva (voice)
- Steve Buscemi as Scamper (voice)
- John Cleese
- Jennifer Coolidge as Jaclyn (voice)
- Jay Leno as King Malbert (voice)
- Sean Hayes
- Eddie Izzard as Dr. Schadenfreude (voice)
Movie Story
In a land of mad scientists and diabolical inventions, what do you do when you're born with a hunch on your back?
You become an Igor.
A hilarious twist on the classic monster movie, "Igor" tells the story of one Igor who's sick of being a lowly lab assistant with a Yes Master's degree and dreams of becoming a scientist. When his cruel master kicks the bucket a week before the annual Evil Science Fair, Igor finally gets his chance.
With the help of two of his experimental creations - Brain, a brain in a jar who's a little light on brains, and Scamper, a cynical bunny brought back from being road kill, Igor embarks on building the most evil invention of all time, a huge, ferocious monster. Unfortunately, instead of turning out evil, the monster turns out as Eva, a giant aspiring actress who wouldn't hurt a fly.
Just when the load on his back can't get any heavier, Igor and his band of monstrous misfits uncover an evil plot that threatens their world. Now, they must fight to save it and prove that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Featuring the voice talents of John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Jennifer Coolidge, Arsenio Hall, Sean Hayes, Eddie Izzard, Jay Leno, James Lipton, Molly Shannon and Christian Slater, "Igor" is the must-see family comedy of the fall.
Igor is directed by award-winning animation veteran Tony Leondis ("Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch") and written by Chris McKenna ("American Dad!"). Exodus Film Group CEO John D. Eraklis produces along with seasoned animation executive and Exodus president Max Howard who has collaborated on such animated blockbusters as Disney's "Lion King" and "Aladdin," and Warner Bros.' "Space Jam" and "The Iron Giant."
Reader's Reviews
Wonderful script and excellent choices for character voicing. Has something for all age groups.
posted by LBEALS on Sep 16, 2008Lovable characters! Nice message for kids!
posted by Monstervox on Sep 16, 2008This film was Great! Lots of fun and I plan to see it agian with my family!
posted by wsc on Sep 17, 2008Great film for families. Clever enough for adults and great music!!
posted by abbybif on Sep 17, 2008My kids enjoyed it. Were umping around in their seats to the Louis Prima music (who knew?). Couldn't stop talking about rabbit. These "professional" reviewers had better stick to Pacino or Brando. They don't seem to have a handle on what is an entertaining movie for KIDS!
posted by ktpinnacle on Sep 19, 2008My kids enjoyed it. Were jumping around in their seats to the Louis Prima music (who knew?). Couldn't stop talking about rabbit. These "professional" reviewers had better stick to Pacino or Brando. They don't seem to have a handle on what is an entertaining movie for KIDS!
posted by ktpinnacle on Sep 19, 2008Terrific movie! My kids loved it and so did I. It has a nice message and it's lots of fun!!!
posted by momma on Sep 19, 2008Thought this was entertaining for both kids and adults! Finally a movie you walk out of singing!
posted by luvmovies on Sep 20, 2008this was a great movie! the critics' bad reviews are not justifiable, they need to lighten up a bit, it was a fun movie, we came home and began looking for the soundtrack!
posted by gottabethere on Sep 20, 2008an amazing film. took me back to childhood!
posted by bdaly1979 on Sep 20, 2008
HORRIBLE! it was freakin stupid. made me want to comment suicide
posted by dyyndyymehjkd on Sep 21, 2008
Snore....fine for small children, but even my 7-year-old thought it so-so.
posted by ak on Sep 21, 2008This is far from beeing for little kids only. Our teenage daughters loved it.
posted by X1 on Sep 21, 2008This was a really good movie!!! I loved the line "a bat stuck in the belfry"...A total Quasimodo moment!...Im so glad there's finally another moive about a hunchback...Yay Hunchbacks!
posted by QuasimodoOfNotreDame on Sep 22, 2008Nice message but absolute garbage as a movie. My eight year old summed it up in one word..."Crap!"
posted by Family of Five on Sep 23, 2008If you threaten to commit suicide we all wish you just would do it : )
posted by whoa whoa whoa on Sep 25, 2008Very cute movie! I watched it twice, and though it may not be the best movie, it still made me laugh out loud in many spots. I loved Eddie Izzard's character. Overall a good movie.
posted by ziggy ziggy ziggy on Sep 28, 2008Being in the animation industry, I really must say this movie was great. In the beginning it made me a little skeptical since it started out with some corny puns and jokes, as though it was trying to force a laugh out of the audience, but the movie soon got on its feet and became VERY enjoyable. The animation was wonderful, the designs were SPECTACULAR and I will be buying the "Art of Igor" book as SOON as it comes out (fingers crossed that it DOES come out). Granted there WERE some parts of the movie that were a little weak, but overall it was a fantastic film, especially compared to the things they call movies coming out nowadays. Its more then refreshing to see GOOD animation for characters that arnt being forced to look realistic. I never did agree with 3D nowadays that tries to be as close to realism as it can. And this movie was a work of art, brought to life.
posted by none on Oct 07, 2008A good message to the evil 'scientists'. You don't have to be destructive to benefit yourselves.
posted by Oh on Nov 29, 2008i found this film soooo boring had some good momments but 1 time veiwing is enough
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posted by Blowjob on Jan 24, 2009Loved it! Very cute, great music, good message. My 9yr. old and 4yr. old loved it.
posted by Marasmomma on Feb 24, 2009i oved this film and hope that they keep the igor on comen!!!
posted by =] on Mar 14, 2009I loved the new thought process of "DIFFERENT" I loved the characters - all of them.
posted by Igor on Mar 26, 2009Absolutely incredible! If U didn't like this movie at all, U most definitely fractured yo funny bone! Animators keep up the good work!
posted by Exterminator on Apr 03, 2009
