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Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2008

Comedy

Sci-fi

TV Mini-Series

42m

Seasons: 1, Episodes: 3 Episode List

"Dr. Horrible" is about a man who considers himself a villain and is only waiting to receive his official acceptance into a league of villains, though to do that he must succeed at an evil plan or most specifically, kill someone, neither of which he has been able to do. (IMDB Comments)

Directed by:

Joss Whedon

Written by:

Joss Whedon Jed Whedon Zack Whedon Maurissa Tancharoen

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Starring:

Neil Patrick Harris

Nathan Fillion

Felicia Day Jed Whedon Nick Towne

Simon Helberg Rob Reinis

Genres:

Comedy, Sci-fi, Musical

AKA:

Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2008

Comedy

Sci-fi

TV Mini-Series

42m

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omgfridge

Rated 18 Jun 2009

One of the best things that I have ever witnessed. The songs, humor and Neil Patrick Harris are in a league of their own. Just something simple that is very funny and highly entertaining. It achieved all this in 43 minutes. It's hard to add anymore more to this as the one word to describe this viewing pleasure is "genius".

Rated 18 Jun 2009

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cagedwisdom

Rated 17 Aug 2008

I know it's not perfect, but I'll be damned if it isn't one of the most incredibly enjoyable things I've seen in a long time. The script is incredible and hilarious, the songs are very good, and all the performances are solid. Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion are absolutely amazing. Gold. Why are people hating on the third act? It's in my opinion the best and the end is fabulous, but then not everyone gets Whedon's endings..

Rated 17 Aug 2008

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doctor7

Rated 09 Mar 2009

Totally hilarious. I don't really consider it new like some though, it runs like a mockumentary except with a blog in place of the documentary. Still it's still an absolute laugh riot. Neil Patrick Harris is hilarious and Nathan Fillion is fantastic. If you're a Whedon fan this is, without a doubt, completely essential viewing. If you're not but you enjoy goofy comedies that don't take themselves too seriously then this is still essential viewing.

Rated 09 Mar 2009

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KMcNeil

Rated 21 Jan 2009

It's Neil Patrick Harris' world, we just live in it.

Rated 21 Jan 2009

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Prophet92

Rated 14 Aug 2009

Smart, funny, it's exactly what you'd expect from Whedon. The writing and direction are top notch, and the music is actually entertaining as opposed to annoying. I was hesitant to give it full marks, but I can't really think of a moment I didn't love.

Rated 14 Aug 2009

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Ytadel

Rated 01 Aug 2009

"The hammer is my penis."

Rated 01 Aug 2009

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Jeb

Rated 08 Nov 2008

Original, solid, and just pure fun......This is one of the best musicals ever produced. Great songs that I found myself hum to, and Neil Patrick is golden. Not perfect, but severly enjoyable, and it tackled by heart until I was beaten into submission. I would reccomend watching the first two episodes, and skipping the third, as it's pretty much all filler. Great series all in all.

Rated 08 Nov 2008

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Anomaly

Rated 30 Jan 2010

I'm not a fan of Whedon or musicals, but this was pretty good. Neil Patrick Harris is great; he and Fillion carry the short. I don't know why people say the third act's the worst, I felt it was the strongest of the three. Worth a look.

Rated 30 Jan 2010

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Okkervil

Rated 25 Jul 2011

I'm clearly missing something here? I seriously don't get the wankfest over Neil Patrick Harris for a start, he really isn't that funny or particuarly talented! I mean, this okay for what it is, with some watchable performances and some very mildly catchy tunes, but a PSI of 86? You're all mad, or high... or both?

Rated 25 Jul 2011

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lachapelle

Rated 03 Apr 2010

"The Status is not Quo" Ah, the ever-expanding Whedon-verse. Who knew there'd be singing? and NPH? and Cake? (OK - there is no cake, I lied). Very Cleverly written. Well directed and acted. Better than half of the superhero films that have come out in the past 10 years.

Rated 03 Apr 2010

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sophie

Rated 31 May 2010

Awesome! I just love Neil Patrick Harris!

Rated 31 May 2010

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Piglet

Rated 26 Dec 2009

Loved it!!

Rated 26 Dec 2009

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frederic_g54

Rated 08 Nov 2008

Funny, original, I even enjoyed the featured songs (and I usually hate musicals). Thanks again Whedon !!!

Rated 08 Nov 2008

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Mohko

Rated 13 Aug 2008

One of the few good musicals out there. All of the actors are great, script is as witty as you'd expect from Whedon and songs are surprisingly catchy.

Rated 13 Aug 2008

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Majupra

Rated 17 Jun 2009

Whedon. NPH. Nothing more needs to be said.

Rated 17 Jun 2009

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Luna6ix

Rated 19 Dec 2008

a genuinely unique idea, and the music is indeed fantastic, different from every other musical i've ever seen. anyone who doesn't feel for dr. horrible/billy is a cold-hearted bastard. also neil patrick harris is an excellent pick for his role.

Rated 19 Dec 2008

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Melvin Smif

Rated 13 Feb 2009

What can I say, the show is all Joss Wheadon and crew. It has great music, great writing, and an ending that will surprise you (if your new to Wheadon that is). Plus NPH has some damn fine pipes.

Rated 13 Feb 2009

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Spunkie

Rated 01 Jun 2010

This is more fun than Heroes,Kick Ass,Hancock and all the new age superhero decomposition crap combined, yet it's so simple.

Rated 01 Jun 2010

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smacfarl

Rated 18 May 2009

Can't recommend this enough. Josh and crew are awesome. More internet direct entertainment please! Where can I invest in Josh? Is he selling bond yet to raise money for his next venture?

Rated 18 May 2009

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psychicrox

Rated 10 Apr 2010

I really wanted more from this it was just too short. The movie is worth watching and is really funny. If you're into things like this watch it.

Rated 10 Apr 2010

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katelyn

Rated 19 Mar 2010

Fun movie, catchy songs. I very thoroughly enjoyed it.

Rated 19 Mar 2010

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nandorizzi

Rated 15 Jun 2009

This is surprisingly good, funny and weird. I love Neil Patrick Harris. In How I Met Your Mother, he is so funny, and here he is a villain deliciously adorable.

Rated 15 Jun 2009

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Delirium9

Rated 05 Jul 2009

Pure genius. Of course, I'd watch pretty much anything with Neil Patrick Harris in it, but still... pure (mad) genius.

Rated 05 Jul 2009

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CinematicESP

Rated 14 Jun 2010

The songs are infectious, and further proves that Neil Patrick Harris should be a superstar. Begs for a sequel in some form.

Rated 14 Jun 2010

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Lynx

Rated 18 Feb 2010

Great stuff densely packed in about half an hour - this musical never gets boring or drags, it's just loads of fun to watch, and, obviously, to sing along ; ) Very charming and definitely worth the time watching.

Rated 18 Feb 2010

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TheDenizen

Rated 04 May 2011

Short musical that follows the exploits of Dr. Horrible, a super villain who is auditioning for membership in the Evil League of Evil while battling his nemesis Captain Hammer and trying to woo the girl of his dreams. There's some genuinely funny bits when they aren't singing, but unfortunately, there's a LOT of singing. The songs themselves aren't that funny or memorable.

Rated 04 May 2011

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TangVampire

Rated 30 Dec 2008

I have nothing but absolute praise for this short musical delight. I've watched it countless times; the characters stay with you, the music captivates you, and it's just a joy to watch. I must admit that I've caught myself even singing these tunes in the shower. I await more and I'm definitely getting myself a copy of the DVD. <3

Rated 30 Dec 2008

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CosmicMonkey

Rated 03 Sep 2009

Honestly, I'm hard-pressed to find many films that are this damn-near close to being perfect. The songs are brilliant, the script is utterly hilarious, the acting feels genuine. This is easily both one of the greatest musicals and one the greatest superhero films ever produced. Not only that, but it's an incredibly convenient 42 minutes long. EDIT: Now that I'm older, I realize Dr. Horrible is literally an Incel and the film is completely uncritical about it. Gonna dock 10 points for that.

Rated 03 Sep 2009

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maddog

Rated 10 Apr 2010

Pretty darned good. A shame it's so short.

Rated 10 Apr 2010

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tommyrocksou

Rated 19 Aug 2009

great musical!

Rated 19 Aug 2009

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Ocelot

Rated 11 May 2009

The hammer is my penis.

Rated 11 May 2009

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Timberfang

Rated 31 Oct 2009

No, of course this movie isn't without flaw. Can I think of any at the moment besides a grammatical error in one of the newspapers? Nope. The music is addicting. Neil Patrick Harris is brilliant, very entertaining. Actually, the entire cast is excellent. I can't think of one moment in the film that I thought they could've changed or edited. It is my choice musical and the first one I'll recommend if asked. I can only wait patiently for a sequel which can't come soon enough.

Rated 31 Oct 2009

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angrypierre

Rated 10 Jan 2009

Genius. Well crafted and funny from start to finish.

Rated 10 Jan 2009

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Stripy

Rated 30 Sep 2009

Simply brilliant!

Rated 30 Sep 2009

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TidusFFX

Rated 31 May 2010

Awesome. Just awesome.

Rated 31 May 2010

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MartinTeller

Rated 04 Jan 2009

This project is an entertaining little romp, with the classic Whedon blend of silliness, tragedy, and genre subversion. It's not blow-your-mind awesome, but it's pretty funny and the songs are catchy. Who knew Neil Patrick Harris could sing so well?

Rated 04 Jan 2009

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KasperL

Rated 19 Oct 2008

My favorite musical. The songs are awesome, the jokes hilarious. Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion are perfectly cast. It doesn't get much better than this.

Rated 19 Oct 2008

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Pickpocket

Rated 24 Apr 2010

It's Joss Whedon and Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion so people are gonna like it no matter what. Trust me, it's really not that great.

Rated 24 Apr 2010

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starvin

Rated 06 Jun 2010

One of my favorite creations in any format. Heart warming and funny.

Rated 06 Jun 2010

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Kojiless

Rated 21 Mar 2014

If one were to put a finger on the pulse of why I unquestionably detest Musicals, they'd more than likely feel the rhythmical throbbing of repressed sexual tension stemming from the time I played percussion in the orchestra pit for my high school drama troupe's mostly forgettable performance of Fiddler on the Roof.

Rated 21 Mar 2014

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purup

Rated 27 Sep 2010

A superhero musical. Does it get more geeky than that? I love it! PS. Two reasons why I want to be a man: 1. I might have a shot with Neil Patrick Harris. 2. I could wear a suit and look good. (http://tiny.cc/2lm2a)

Rated 27 Sep 2010

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Shmendrek

Rated 08 Nov 2008

It was cute, and managed to hold my attention through two episodes. But it's Joss Whedon, and it stars Neil Patrick Harris who apparently has a lot of cache these days, so a lot of people love it. Meh.

Rated 08 Nov 2008

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Vandelay1

Rated 14 May 2009

Great Musical

Rated 14 May 2009

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XakkMaster

Rated 03 Sep 2008

Neil Patrick Harris as a singing, blogging, evil genius? Entertaining, funny and suprisingly touching at times. Even the songs are catchy and well performed. Any fan of Joss Whedon should check this out - and there's really nothing to lose as its only 43 minutes long and available for free online.

Rated 03 Sep 2008

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sundaygirl

Rated 24 Dec 2010

It's clear that Joss Whedon had a lot of fun with this. The ideas are brilliant and although the storyline strays into predictable Joss territory the dialogue and the music is consistently enjoyable. And anything that involves Nathan Fillion and NPH playing superhero/villains who sing is legally obliged to be awesome.

Rated 24 Dec 2010

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kgbelliveau

Rated 28 Nov 2010

Joss Whedon is the master. NPH makes this film awesome. His singning voice is phenomenal as well as his performance. Such a simple idea, yet Whedon executes it so well you will be loving this film within 5 seconds of it starting. It is not surprising with this cast how awesome this movie is. The acting is top notch, seriously one of the better projects I have seen.

Rated 28 Nov 2010

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weirdyoda

Rated 10 Apr 2010

I only wish it were longer!

Rated 10 Apr 2010

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pati

Rated 01 May 2010

Whedon (well, several Whedons), NPH, Captain Tight Pants! I had extremely high expectations and it came just a tad below. The only bad thing is that it's short, I want more!

Rated 01 May 2010

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INDYATMN

Rated 25 Sep 2010

Despite the bigger "name" stars like Harris & Fillion, & getting better as it goes, this still plays like a throwaway lark. 1 imagines it was mainly inspired by Joss Whedon's desire 2 help his musically talented brother break in2 the biz. No doubt overrated b/c of its small scale, it's no surprise a musical comedy this generally light on laughs debuted on the internet. Song-wise, the solid, but mostly uninspired lyrics & almost entirely hook-free music won't leave u very much 2 sing along to.

Rated 25 Sep 2010

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qtpi

Rated 04 Nov 2012

The hammer is my penis.

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mwgerb

Rated 21 Sep 2011

Fun, hilarious, and smarter than it ought to be.

Rated 21 Sep 2011

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Bown

Rated 08 Aug 2009

It's a LOT of fun, to the point where I can't imagine anyone not enjoying it, unless they really, really hate any form of singing or laughter.

Rated 08 Aug 2009

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martryn

Rated 04 Dec 2012

For what it is, a fantastic little musical short. NPH is perfect, as always, and it's hard to hate on Nathan Fillion. It was funny. It was sad. It's catchy and addicting and altogether a surprising experience for someone not expecting this level of quality.

Rated 04 Dec 2012

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ZombieBuffet

Rated 21 Aug 2009

Entertaining, but rediculously overrated.

Rated 21 Aug 2009

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pulsi21

Rated 31 Dec 2010

enjoyable

Rated 31 Dec 2010

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oldgoat

Rated 06 Dec 2010

Cute, short and surprisingly well done.

Rated 06 Dec 2010

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JokerXgg

Rated 04 Dec 2009

Neil Patrick Harris is So HAWT in this! No Homo

Rated 04 Dec 2009

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creely

Rated 22 Jul 2010

Love everything about this. The music, the characters, the act structure - which is actually more logical and well-constructed than first appears. A very original concept for a movie and a great job from Whedon.

Rated 22 Jul 2010

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Mentaculus

Rated 26 Jun 2009

This reminds me that the only episode of Whedon's Buffy I ever enjoyed was the musical episode. I think Whedon has his best handle on the genre, so if this slightly-derivative series didn't have music, I probably would not enjoy it nearly as much. Still, solid entertainment with a suckerpunch ending.

Rated 26 Jun 2009

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Barthalen

Rated 25 May 2011

Pretty cute, nothing too mindblowing or hilarious. NPH carries the whole thing, seemingly effortless.

Rated 25 May 2011

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truancybot

Rated 20 Jul 2009

haha i loved this

Rated 20 Jul 2009

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JacksoK

Rated 03 Sep 2011

I really wanted more from this it was just too short. The movie is worth watching and is hilarious. My man crush on NPH grows by the day.

Rated 03 Sep 2011

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SlrSoapbox

Rated 16 Mar 2010

Loved the music, loved the deliberate cheese, loved NPH. I didn't really like the ending, but I can understand why the story ended that way. I hope there's a sequel soon, because when it ended my first thought was, "Wait! That was it?"

Rated 16 Mar 2010

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caocao

Rated 16 Jan 2010

Sort of meh. If equally talented unknowns had made it and released it on the internet I don't think many would care. It does have a simple sort of charm though.

Rated 16 Jan 2010

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my_criticker

Rated 08 Mar 2020

Almost hated it. Had some moments, but it was a bit dumb overall. Not a fan of musicals, and this thing feels like it is beating you over the head with musical for the sake of musical. A trailer-park-indie, wannabe-opera with recognizable talent.

Rated 08 Mar 2020

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SpookyMask

Rated 03 Nov 2009

Short, fun, and it leaves you wanting more. The DVD extras are pretty good too.

Rated 03 Nov 2009

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timmo

Rated 17 Aug 2012

Whedon is probably one of the most unique and imaginative filmmakers in the world. Any situation in which he's able to run his weird mind wild is bound to be, at the very least, fantastic.

Rated 17 Aug 2012

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Kowry

Rated 27 Jun 2012

Surprisingly fun.

Rated 27 Jun 2012

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annimal

Rated 13 Dec 2010

A good idea but doesn't measure up to expectations of an avant-garde villian-as-the-good-guy plot.

Rated 13 Dec 2010

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theaceoffire

Rated 16 Mar 2012

Music is on my phone.

Rated 16 Mar 2012

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glumpy_99

Rated 16 Nov 2021

One can only imagine that this was some sort of passion project for the creatives involved, but it doesn't translate into anything particularly involving or memorable; Harris seems posited somewhere between a children TV host and Jack Lemmon's Professor Fate, and the remainder of the cast do their best with the odd, unfocused material. Strangely diverting enough in the moment, but ultimately forgettable.

Rated 16 Nov 2021

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cowfrappe

Rated 05 Jan 2011

Yes, it's smart, but it just starts to become grating. And it's only 45 minutes long.

Rated 05 Jan 2011

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Garlonuss

Rated 08 Jan 2013

Silly and catchy. The ending may turn some off of it, but overall, I love it.

Rated 08 Jan 2013

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emtilt

Rated 20 Feb 2014

A daring, fun little film.

Rated 20 Feb 2014

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CMonster

Rated 15 Nov 2011

Pretty good. I'm not really a fan of musicals, but the songs were bearable. The ending was pretty much perfect. The entirety of the character arch actually made sense and having a 'happy' ending would have ruined it. Nathan Fillion has fantastic comedic timing and Neil Patrick Harris is good. All that said, people are way to in love with this and the 3 big names of Harris, Fillion, and Whedon. Sure it's good, but nothing groundbreaking or particularly brilliant.

Rated 15 Nov 2011

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PeaceAnarchy

Rated 04 Jun 2011

Starts off a little slow but pretty soon I was enjoying it much more than I expected.

Rated 04 Jun 2011

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Nick Hamden

Rated 02 Jun 2013

This is the best thing to come out of the writer's strike in the US.

Rated 02 Jun 2013

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sebby

Rated 05 Feb 2012

It is all so fantastic and fun that I cannot help but waste my time checking out other worthless projects from Whedon and Harris.

Rated 05 Feb 2012

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hellboy76

Rated 25 Sep 2010

Not bust a gut funny, but plenty of humor and some great songs.

Rated 25 Sep 2010

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m_nemati

Rated 03 Apr 2017

Tech Scores: Directing 8 Screenplay 7 Cinematography 8 Editing 7 Acting 7 Sound Design & Music Score 7 Other Techs 5 Overall Scores: Whole Movie 7 Myself 8 WoW 0

Rated 03 Apr 2017

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Kavu

Rated 13 Aug 2008

The last episode is a bit disappointing but the first two are golden. NPH and Nathan Fillion rule.

Rated 13 Aug 2008

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Duco

Rated 27 Jun 2010

Woah, that was quite refreshing indeed!

Rated 27 Jun 2010

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bookhouseboy

Rated 16 Jul 2012

#12#, liked, rewatch(2) }*{ #12#, story, dir/writer Whedon!/3, N Fillion/4-3.

Rated 16 Jul 2012

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LowOiL

Rated 04 May 2014

Had hope this would have some of Felicia Day's magic like her YouTube "The Guild" series. Was disappointed it didn't pan out as funny.

Rated 04 May 2014

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johnnydark

Rated 30 Dec 2010

pretty funny, i couldn't watch it in one sitting though, even though it's so short

Rated 30 Dec 2010

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metalhank

Rated 14 Sep 2018

Take out at least half of the singing and dancing and this would be really good. The sarcastic humour and the acting are the highlights, and its quirkiness.

Rated 14 Sep 2018

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JacoIII

Rated 03 Oct 2009

Great for what I expected and even better for the surprisingly heartfelt ending.

Rated 03 Oct 2009

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Deathcrow

Rated 23 Oct 2009

Lots of singing... also mildly amusing at times.

Rated 23 Oct 2009

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Derekstar

Rated 26 Sep 2009

I like musicals just fine, but I get mad second hand embarrassment when watching average singers try to sing above their station. Neil Patrick Harris can actually sing, but Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day are just pretend singing, which is hard for me to watch. I have the soundtrack on my iPod though, so where the fuck does that leave me?

Rated 26 Sep 2009

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PerryStroika

Rated 28 Aug 2015

Clever

Rated 28 Aug 2015

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CRAYON

Rated 27 Apr 2013

Just a whole lot of fun.

Rated 27 Apr 2013

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ZapperLife

Rated 11 Apr 2012

Included in my rating is the commentary track: Commentary! - The Musical, which also is golden.

Rated 11 Apr 2012

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Judo Koala

Rated 26 Feb 2013

Very funny. A clever spoof of the superhero genre while simultaneously spoofing musicals. I enjoy the subtle sight gags that warrant going back to find them, such as NPH pouring-but-not-actually-pouring the soup in the soup kitchen in the background.

Rated 26 Feb 2013

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tarma

Rated 15 Nov 2014

Yup, it's a movie full of ridiculous fun. Not a fan of Penny (what a bloody goody-goody), but the rest of it is a hell of a lot of fun. I just fast forward through her songs.

Rated 15 Nov 2014

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