So....the "Kim Possible" DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie)? I have to admit that it wasn't complete trash. Before I go into my review and justification for my thoughts, I just wanted to say, no offense to anyone who actually enjoyed the movie. I'd love to hear your justification on why you liked it. I'd also like to say that this will have spoilers, and I'm sorry for not previously stating that my posts will have spoilers.
Out of 10, I would give the live-action "Kim Possible" movie a 4.5.
I could tell that much time and thought was put into the film, and it was purely made out of good intentions.
The fight scenes were filmed and edited very well (except for the first like 10 minutes).
They mostly captured the essence of the original characters, which was a defining part of the original animated "Kim Possible". Sadie Stanley respectively did a great job playing her part, but I would have preferred that the writers wrote the live-action Kim as a more savage character.
The moral message was also very unclear to me. I'm not sure if the plot was trying to teach kids that there will always be people better than you, or always be a supportive friend and don't be jealous, or that your accomplishments aren't the only things that define you. The writers also kind of threw away their message when they revealed the plot twist I saw coming from the time they first introduced the newcomer to 'Team Possible', Athena. I knew that she was going to be a villain.
Going on to Athena's character, I would have been fine with her character dying. I sort of wished instead of her being an android, she was a big fan of Kim, who then realized she would never be as good as Kim, so she decided to take Kim down. For some random reason, Athena reminded me of a character from the Disney XD show "Lab Rats". Again, I have nothing against Ciara Riley Wilson, who respectively plays Athena, I just didn't really like the use of Athena as a character. I have also heard that the writers had already used a very similar movie plotline previously in the show, as part of the 2005 "Kim Possible: So the Drama" film or episode compilation (sorry, I'm just a little confused).
The movie, however, had some laughable moments and had many easter eggs to the original show. I personally haven't seen the show, but I've heard that Athena's suit is very similar to Kim's in season 4. Live-action Kim also references her crop-top attire from the show, and how it always felt 'cartoony'. Poppy Blu, a Lady Gaga-esque character, played by Christy Carlson Romano, the original Kim Possible, is a homage to Britina, the Britney Spears equivalent in the animated show. There are also many other easter eggs and recreations of the original show.
I don't know why, but in the live-action adaptation, Kim does a lot of flips and unnecessary stunts. I'm not sure if animated Kim did that or not.
I personally wouldn't rewatch the new Kim Possible DCOM, but I know that hard work was put into this film. What are your thoughts? Should I watch the animated show and then rewatch the live-action movie?
"Kim Possible" Picture: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7979492/mediaviewer/rm584345600
Where to Watch "Kim Possible" (Animated Version): https://disneynow.go.com/shows/kim-possible
Where to Watch "Kim Possible: So the Drama": https://disneynow.go.com/disney-channel-original-movies/kim-possible-so-the-drama/vdka4394310
"Kim Possible" (Live-Action Version) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNRQT9ODqDI
Where to Watch "Kim Possible" (Live-Action Version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzbmCKSzMb0
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