The Powerpuff Girls Movie

2002 "Saving the world before bedtime!"
6.5| 1h14m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 03 July 2002 Released
Producted By: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Based on the hit animated television series, this feature film adaptation tells the story of how Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup - three exuberant young girls - obtain their unique powers, become superheroes and join forces to foil evil mutant monkey Mojo Jojo's plan to take over the world.

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Craig McCracken

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Warner Bros. Pictures

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Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
Salubfoto It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.
Tweekums This film shows us the origins of the Powerpuff Girls in more detail than the explanation that appeared before each episode of the television series. For those who haven't watched the series: Professor Utonium is determined to do something his crime-ridden hometown of Townsville. To that end he mixes 'sugar and spice and all things nice'; to this blend 'Ingredient X' is accidentally added by Jojo, his chimpanzee. This mix creates three delightful little girls who he names Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup... these aren't ordinary girls though; they have superpowers! The next day they start attending school and all goes well until they are introduced to the game of tag; the way they play leaves both their school and the city in ruins! They are forbidden from using their powers and after the Professor is arrested they meet up with Jojo, who has been effected by Ingredient X, he says he can help them be liked again if they help him with his plan to help Townsville. Unfortunately he was less than honest with them and soon he is trying to take over the city with the help of apes and monkeys that he has treated with Ingredient X. This leads to the girls being hated even more. If they are to be loved again they will have to defeat Jojo, now calling himself Mojo Jojo.While this film is clearly going to appeal most to fans of the series it isn't necessary to have watched the show to enjoy this. The introduction of the girls is handled well and fairly quickly. Once that is done the action quickly starts and once it has started it barely lets up until the end. This action provides both laughs and excitement in equal measure. The story is solid and nicely fills the seventy three minute run time without the need to shoehorn all the characters of the series into the action. Mojo Jojo was the 'main villain' of the show so it was good to see him take the villainous lead here; it was also fun to see his origins. The animation clearly isn't of Disney standard but to my mind it was essential that it kept the look of the TV series rather than trying to 'improve' it. There are plenty of references to other films which older viewers should enjoy without detracting from the enjoyment of those who don't get the references... I'm sure I missed some! Overall I'd certainly recommend this to fans of the series whatever their age; I suspect it can also be enjoyed by people who haven't watched the Powerpuff Girls before.
Stompgal_87 Growing up, one of my favourite cartoons was 'The Powerpuff Girls' that I would constantly watch after school. When I heard of this film back in 2002, I was intrigued to see it but I didn't get around to seeing it due to its possible limited release in the UK. I once watched the first part of this on YouTube and it looked promising but when I watched it in full for the first time today after having purchased it in a quad-DVD pack alongside 'Laura's Star,' 'The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot' and a collection of Dr Seuss cartoons, I was a bit disappointed since it didn't live up to my expectations that had me thinking it would be as good as the TV show.The strong points of this film include the majority of the characters from the series, the sharp, witty and smart dialogue, the beginning being a possible extension of the episode 'Mr Mojo's Rising, the girls having the same personalities as in the series, the animation being just as good as that in the series and the action sequences albeit the somewhat overlong tag sequence. I also saw it as an interesting 'prequel' to the series from the beginning but about halfway through, I didn't find it as engaging as the majority of the TV episodes although it was more entertaining than snore-fests 'Geschundfight' and 'Fuzzy Logic.' While Mojo Jojo was the main villain here, it also has brief appearances from Fuzzy Lumpkins and the Gang Green Gang. I can understand why Princess Morbucks and The Rowdyruff Boys are not included but it makes sense since they would be introduced in a time frame that would take place after the film's events. I found certain parts of this film similar to the series such as the girls being forbidden to use their superpowers (a la 'Mommy Fearest' and 'Town and Out') and Professor Utonium conducting his experiment (a la 'Mr Mojo's Rising'). Another part I like is the narration towards the end that is similar to that heard during the opening titles of the series since it adds a twist that links to Professor Utonium's opening experiment. Overall I didn't enjoy this quite as much as the series but it was still an interesting way to detail the origin of the Powerpuff Girls. 8/10.
Benjamin Cox This is something of a guilty pleasure for me. Of the many cartoons on Cartoon Network, the Powerpuff Girls are arguably one of the better shows on offer (along with Johnny Bravo) and I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm something of a fan. Although it is a superhero show, there is a knowing wink to it all, such as the brilliant "Beat Alls" episode. This is their first movie and while it looks and feels like the TV show, it also feels disappointingly empty as though this is simply a feature-length episode.For those who don't know, the show is set in the city of Townsville and focuses on the efforts of Professor Utonium (voiced by Tom Kane) to seek a solution to the crime epidemic sweeping the city. During an experiment, he accidentally knocks some powerful Chemical X into the mix and the resulting explosion creates three cute little girls, all with fantastic super powers. Blossom (Cathy Cavadini) is the forthright leader of the three, Bubbles (Tara Strong) is a giggling little bundle of fun and Buttercup (Elizabeth Daily) is a tomboy with a violent temperament. Unfortunately, they are not the only ones effected by Chemical X and soon, super-smart monkey Mojo Jojo (Roger Jackson) is on the loose and forces the girls into using their fledgling powers for good.If you've ever seen the show then you'll know pretty much all you'll need to about "The Powerpuff Girls" and this introduction to the show won't cover any new ground. If you've never seen the show then this will either draw you in or turn you away. I'd forgotten how incessantly noisy the show is, filled with characters talking at ninety miles an hour (Mojo is particularly guilty of this) and lots of special effects. It is also quite crudely animated, roughly on a par with "South Park" and the aforementioned "Johnny Bravo". But it is entertaining with plenty to keep kids attention fixed on screen and the odd flash of witty referencing for adults. But as I said at the start, this is basically an extended episode - there wasn't anything new for the movie and if I'd paid to see it in a cinema, I would probably have been disappointed. And personally, I don't like the Mojo Jojo character - I'd have preferred to see Him or the Gangrene Gang, who only make a cameo here.Deciding a rating for this film was tricky. It does have its faults and to be honest, I'd be happier watching the TV show. This felt drawn-out and padded with filler (the scene in space seemed completely pointless), even though it is a perfect transition from small screen to silver screen. It's a shame because the show is good fun (most of the time) and most fans will enjoy the film. But quite frankly, a 25-year-old bartender isn't exactly the target audience so it was unlikely I'd be raving about this picture. This is obviously meant for kids glued to the Cartoon Network and as a piece of shameless self-promotion, it works. But I just didn't enjoy the film as much as the TV show. Here's hoping they get it right for the "Johnny Bravo" movie.
MartinHafer I'll admit it. I am an adult and I LIKE the Powerpuff Girls. It's a cute show and if my kids want to see it, I'll usually stick around and watch it, too. However, I was very worried about going to see this movie, as MOST TV cartoons translate terribly to the big screen. After seeing this movie, I found that my original thoughts were pretty much on target. The main problem is this--a 15 to 30 minute cartoon is fine, but stretching it and making it something it ISN'T is a very bad idea. If some Hollywood idiot ever thought about doing an Itchy and Scratchy movie, it would be the same--the momentum just CAN'T be maintained. My advice? Watch the Cartoon Network or buy one of their tapes made up of TV episodes.PS--even my kids didn't like this movie!