Disney’s G-Force is hands-down the best fusion of CGI technology and live action movie based on guinea pig spies working for the U.S. government ever made. With its arrival on Blu-ray, families can now watch rodents fight back the tide of megalomaniacs from the comfort of their own home. Is G-Force fun? Yes, if you’re under 10 or you’re infatuated with flashing lights, fast-moving camera work and arch-stereotypes wrapped in fur. Perhaps I’m being too hard. The camera-work isn’t that fast.
Though I surmised the plot earlier, it may prove helpful if I told you that Bill Nighy plays Saber, a businessman who the FBI (aka The Feds) thinks is selling military technology to the Chinese. He has implanted military-grade computer chips in his appliances, from coffee makers to telephones. The catch? The devices turn into killers. Yes, Mr. Coffee may throw burning-hot java on your face and luckily virus-riddled wheel-runners will save you…and the world. Even the Chinese.
Worse than the audience-insulting clichés and an unintelligent script was the usage, or should I say lack-thereof, of Zach Galifianakis, who plays the guinea pig trainer. Galifianakis, who broke out in the summer of 2009′s sleeper hit, The Hangover, is hardly seen and whose performance is completely forced, unfunny and sad.
If you find the heart of G-Force, please keep it in a safe and secure place and alert authorities immediately. The film is missing a clear reason for why people should see the movie beyond it being cute. Disney, who is known for moral messages through hefty doses of family entertainment, breaks out ye olde “family is important.” However, don’t expect viewers to run around hugging each other since they will be busy trying to guess that wacky ethic stereotype.
Audio/Video:
Easily the best and only great thing about the film is its animation and sound, which is presented brilliantly on this Blu-ray disc. Crisp, clear, with vivid coloring, G-Force comes packed with impressive visuals. This film is presented in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with 5.1 DTS-HD sound.
Special Features:
Blaster’s Boot Camp: For those interested in joining G-Force, here’s a list of requirements and things you need to do. (4:41)
Cine-Explore: An extensive commentary track with pop-ups and extra behind-the-scenes videos.
G-Force Mastermind: Jerry Bruckheimer talks about the project. Calls the idea behind G-Force “amazing.” (4:13)
Learn How To Take Your Favorite Disney Movies On The Go: How to use your digital copy
Access Granted: Inside the Animation Lab: Another featurette covering the animation and effects for G-Force. (7:52)
G-Force Bloopers: A blooper reel showing the actors (Galifianakis is especially funny here) with the stand-in props. Lots of sticks. (1:49)
Deleted Scenes: In case the theatrical release isn’t enough, here are six deleted scenes from the film. (6:17)
Bruckheimer Animated: A behind-the-scene look at the effects of the movie. Interesting stuff here. (3:12)
To summarize, the movie sucked. And the camera work was fast, hectic and annoying from the very start of the movie. It made me completely unable to associate with any of the characters.