Plot
The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created.
Release Year: 2014
Rating: 6.8/10 (1,400 voted)
Critic's Score: 57/100
Director: Rob Minkoff
Stars: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert
Storyline
Mr. Peabody is a business titan, inventor, scientist, gourmand, two-time Olympic medalist and genius...who also happens to be a dog. Using his most ingenious invention, the WABAC machine, Mr. Peabody and his adopted boy Sherman hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events first-hand and interact with some of the greatest characters of all time. But when Sherman breaks the rules of time travel, our two heroes find themselves in a race to repair history and save the future, while Mr. Peabody may face his biggest challenge yet - being a parent.
Writers: Jay Ward, Craig Wright
Cast: Ty Burrell -
Mr. Peabody
(voice)
Max Charles -
Sherman
(voice)
Lauri Fraser -
Marie Antoinette /
Egyptian Woman
(voice)
Guillaume Aretos -
Robespierre
(voice)
Patrice A. Musick -
Teacher
(voice)
Ariel Winter -
Penny Peterson
(voice)
Karan Brar -
Mason
(voice)
Joshua Rush -
Carl
(voice)
Stephen Tobolowsky -
Principal Purdy
(voice)
Allison Janney -
Ms. Grunion
(voice)
Dennis Haysbert -
Judge
(voice)
Stephen Colbert -
Paul Peterson
(voice)
Leslie Mann -
Patty Peterson
(voice)
Zach Callison -
King Tut
(voice)
Steve Valentine -
Ay
(voice)
Trivia: Robert Downey Jr. was considered for the role of Mr. Peabody. See more »
Goofs:
Agamemnon says "Don't tase me bro" when he couldn't know the verb for use of a Taser. See more »
Quotes:
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User Review
Author:
Rating: 7/10
Based on a 60's short 'Peabody's Improbable History', DreamWorks and
director Rob Minkoff ('The Lion King') bring the original characters
up- to-date in this wonderfully charming and colourful romp.
The story tells of Mr. Peabody, a talking canine (voiced by Modern
Family's Ty Burrell), and his adopted "pet" son Sherman. An incident on
Sherman's first day of school leads to Peabody inviting Penny and her
parents for dinner, hoping the kids will reconcile their differences
and avoiding potential loss of custody over Sherman. In an attempt to
impress Penny, however, Sherman accidentally reveals the WABAC -
Peabody's time travelling machine and ends up rewriting history that
will have dire consequences in the future if not set right.
I hadn't seen the original cartoon until I saw the film, but I caught
the introduction episode on YouTube after and there were several
scenes/dialogue that's been re-used in the movie. Even though it holds
no nostalgia for me, it's a great little touch.
The vocal talent is also great. There's the aforementioned Burrell, but
also some other well-known names including, but not limited to, Stanley
Tucci, Patrick Warburton (Kronk from 'The Emperor's New Groove'), Mel
Brooks and Stephen Toblowsky. Their indistinguishable voices really
liven up their respectable characters. And, while, Robert Downey Jr.
was originally cast as Peabody, Burrell does a commendable job here.
After being less than impressed with prior DreamWorks entries 'The
Croods' and, more recently, 'Turbo', I ended up enjoying this a lot
more than I initially thought I would. The humour is very
child-friendly and it's still a step down from what I like to call the
"old" DreamWorks ('Shrek', etc.), but it is great family entertainment.
The story is on the predictable side, but has a great message and will
keep parents and older siblings entertained, while the zany energy and
characters will keep the kids amused. They might even pick up a thing
or two about history.
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