Osmosis Jones

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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, snot, 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

Customer Reviews:

Not neccessarily appropriate for kids.......2007-06-18

I bought this item on the suggestion of a student, who thought it might be good to show in our jr. high science class. I'm glad I previewed it first! I'd caution other teachers and parents on the amount of innuendo in this film... also, as a viewer myself, it just wasn't very engaging -- more depressing than anything else.

Great!.......2007-06-14

It came just when I needed it for my class!
Very Happy

enjoyable & educational .......2007-06-02

We liked this movie, it was educational for my 11 year old and he also enjoyed it. I was hoping that it would expain a little more in detail some of the roles of the "clean up crews".

I only bought it because I'm an extra in it........2007-01-21

I was an extra in this movie. When Bill Murray sneezed I walked behind him. I'm the one with the long brown hair and striped rainbow tanktop. The movie is cute but it's not a must have if you're not in it.

good movie.......2007-01-05

I bought this to show to middle school students when we were studing the cells. It was a fun way to present the material I wanted to present.

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Family Favorites - Boys Will Be Boys (Dennis the Menace Special Edition, Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, Osmosis Jones)
Starring: Don Rickles , George Kennedy , Justin Cooper , Betty White , and Brian Doyle-Murray
Director: Charles T. Kanganis , Nick Castle , and Bobby Farrelly
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B0001NBMFS
Release Date: 2004-04-13

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It's typical male behavior in this three-pack as one boy fights boredom and another battles a villainous virus. Dennis the Menace Strikes Again; Dennis the Menace: 10th Anniversary; Osmosis Jones

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Not neccessarily appropriate for kids
Great!
enjoyable & educational
I only bought it because I'm an extra in it.
good movie

Osmosis Jones
Starring: Chris Rock , Laurence Fishburne , David Hyde Pierce , Brandy Norwood , and William Shatner
Director: Bobby Farrelly , and Peter Farrelly
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Customer Reviews:

Not neccessarily appropriate for kids.......2007-06-18

Great!.......2007-06-14

It came just when I needed it for my class!
Very Happy

enjoyable & educational .......2007-06-02

We liked this movie, it was educational for my 11 year old and he also enjoyed it. I was hoping that it would expain a little more in detail some of the roles of the "clean up crews".

I only bought it because I'm an extra in it........2007-01-21

good movie.......2007-01-05

I bought this to show to middle school students when we were studing the cells. It was a fun way to present the material I wanted to present.

Average customer rating:

Not neccessarily appropriate for kids
Great!
enjoyable & educational
I only bought it because I'm an extra in it.
good movie

Osmosis Jones [Region 2]
Starring: Chris Rock , Laurence Fishburne , David Hyde Pierce , Brandy Norwood , and William Shatner
Director: Bobby Farrelly , and Peter Farrelly
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005TNZA

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Customer Reviews:

Not neccessarily appropriate for kids.......2007-06-18

Great!.......2007-06-14

It came just when I needed it for my class!
Very Happy

enjoyable & educational .......2007-06-02

We liked this movie, it was educational for my 11 year old and he also enjoyed it. I was hoping that it would expain a little more in detail some of the roles of the "clean up crews".

I only bought it because I'm an extra in it........2007-01-21

good movie.......2007-01-05

I bought this to show to middle school students when we were studing the cells. It was a fun way to present the material I wanted to present.

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