Comic Book - The Movie
by Mark Hamill
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Actor: Donna D'Errico, Jim Cummings, Joseph Burns (II), Lori Alan, Megan CorneliusDirector: Mark Hamill
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 106 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-01-27
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Miramax
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DVD Review: Mark Hamill's Love Letter to Comic Books and Comic Book Fans
Summary: 5 Stars
Fanboy legend Mark Hamill has gathered the finest animation voice talent in Hollywood to create a magnificent and heartfelt tribute to the comic book art form and its fans in the shape of, "Comic Book: The Movie." In the film, Mark plays high school history teacher Don Swan, a man who, like more of us than society admits, is completely obsessed with comic books and pop culture. Don's favorite character is one Commander Courage, a patriotic superhero from the 1930s that has been revamped over the years into his current incarnation, a terrorist fighting secret agent known as Codename: C.O.U.R.A.G.E., much to Don's dismay. The Commander's faithful sidekick/nephew, Liberty Lad, has been replaced with the ultra-sexy Liberty Lass, no relation, and now a movie is going to be made using this completely distorted new version of Don's heroes. It's all too much for the humble history teacher to take, but the "powers that be" seem to have given him one chance to swing things his way. The major movie studio that is planning to make the big-budget blockbuster, Codename: COURAGE, has hired Don, known as the "go-to guy" for Commander Courage, to make a brief documentary; a little something to give their film credibility with the oldschool fans, as well as a future DVD extra. Don sees this as his opportunity to convince the studio that they should change their plans completely, or at least, as much as possible.
So, our hero sets forth with his new sidekick, studio provided cameraman and self-professed chick-lover Ricky, on a quest to interview anyone and everyone who MIGHT be in his corner. Don's little documentary, which was supposed to be a brief background on the roots of Codename: COURAGE , quickly becomes an all out petition to make Commander Courage: The Movie! But his first interviewee, Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner, seems to support the Codename COURAGE idea. Big surprise, what with Liberty Lass and all. He fares somewhat better with Kevin Smith, who seems to take the middle ground. And finally, Don finds a true crusader in B-Movie Legend, Bruce Campbell. Unfortunately, Bruce's choice to side in with Don only manages to get him dropped from consideration for the starring role, and also clues the studio in on the danger of Don's influence. Now, Don, Ricky, and their new pal, the clueless Leo (newly discovered grandson of the Commander's creator), must thwart the efforts of studio execs while continuing to make their documentary and spread the gospel of the Commander at the San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest sci-fi and comic book convention. Leo doesn't turn out to be much help though. He knows absolutely nothing about comics, and didn't even know who his grandfather was! The studio execs see his weakness, and quickly attempt to turn him over to the dark side. Ricky is a little too preoccupied with chicks, and the Incredible Hulk, AND his hilarious efforts to teach Leo to be a chick-magnet like himself. And even Don's hometown friend and fellow Commander fanatic, Derek, is too busy struggling with his frustrated wife and exhausted little son, who had no idea he was dragging them out of Wisconsin just to see a comic book convention. It seems that it's all up to Don Swan to save the day, and when he gets his hands on a copy of the secret script on the eve of the studio's big Codename: COURAGE publicity launch, our hero finally snaps! Only Commander Courage can help now!
Comic Book: The Movie is a wonderful gift from the mind of Mark Hamill, a true and knowledgeable fan. Filmed in mockumentary style, but without mocking the subject at all, it is a tribute to the creators and readers of this overlooked art form, as well as a showcase for some of the greatest untapped (onscreen anyway) acting talent in show business, the voice actor. Filled to the brim with legends, not just from the comic world but other areas too, emotions run from nostalgic, to hilarious, to downright tear-jerking. There's something in it for every type of comic fan. Mr. Hamill even manages to mention my personal favorite comic legend, Carl "the Duck-man" Barks, creator of Disney's Uncle Scrooge. And there's plenty of eye-candy too, not just in the form of laughter and drool inducing Donna D'errico as Liberty Lass, but also from various comic con fan-girls in even more delectable costumes. So THIS is where you meet cute girls who actually LIKE comics and cartoons (and don't mind wearing costumes, *ahem*)! In fact, the real star of this film is the San Diego Comic Con itself, and all its participants! It definitely left me with a strong desire to visit the annual event someday! It must be great to be surrounded with so many folks, of all types (and both sexes), who are as obsessed with comics, movies, and toys as you are!
This DVD is a gem for all it has on it. The audio commentary is great, especially for a wannabe voice actor and cartoonist like me, not to mention another of Hamill's Star Wars junkie fans. And the 2nd disc practically has a feature of its own in "Behind the Voices," a great interview session at the Comic Con with several current cartoon greats, from Jim Cummings to Billy West (who plays Leo). The complete interviews run the gamut from informative to hilarious! Bruce Campbell's is a real treat! Everything that supplements Comic Book: the Movie is worthy of a thorough look, and the movie itself can be rewatched over and over. In fact, I'm not even sure how many times I've seen it by now. If you love comics, collecting, or anything even vaguely associated with the subject matter in this film, do yourself a favor and pick it up! And anytime Jess Harnell's "Ricky" character is onscreen, keep your eyes and ears at attention! That guy is hilarious!
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