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Summer is a time for superhero blockbusters—for big-budget action, adventure, and superhuman feats that save the entire universe. But DC’s animated superhero movie Teen Titans Go! To the Movies takes moviegoers’ obsession with superhero blockbusters and turns it into a crazy comic adventure.
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies follows the lovable band of young superhero misfits as they join their leader, Robin (voiced by Scott Menville), in his quest to have his very own movie and be considered a real hero. When their trip to Hollywood ends in humiliation, Robin and the rest of the Titans hatch one plan after another to try to get the attention of big-time director Jade Wilson (Kristen Bell) and their fellow heroes. But their mission is derailed by Slade (Will Arnett), a supervillain with his own dastardly plan for world domination.
Though most of DC’s recent releases have been dark and heavy and way too serious, that’s definitely not the case here. Teen Titans Go! To the Movies is unapologetically silly and generally sophomoric—which, if you’ve seen the Cartoon Network series, is no big surprise. The characters are all eccentric in their own way, with strong personalities and teenage attitudes. But it’s all playful and fun, with a sarcastic sense of humor.
Kids will definitely appreciate the silliness of it all—not to mention the superhero action and adventure. But this isn’t just a movie for kids. Grown-up viewers will be surprised by the clever comedy. Beyond the fart jokes, you’ll find humor that’s smart and self-aware, loaded with references to other DC characters, popular superhero movies, and other superhero universes. There are fun cameos and loads of inside jokes—many of which will probably fly right past your head.
Admittedly, there are some times when the jokes miss the mark—or where the story just gets a little too out there. And it’s clear that the filmmakers are used to creating short cartoons—because, at times, the story feels somewhat random and choppy. But, thanks to its quirky characters and clever comedy, its flaws are pretty easy to overlook.
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies may look like superhero-lite—like a superhero movie made just for younger audiences—but there’s more to it than that. No matter what your age, if you love superhero movies—but you don’t take them too seriously—you’ll enjoy this silly, sophomoric, yet surprisingly smart animated adventure.
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