Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
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Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2008
Comedy, Sci-fi
TV Mini-Series
42m
"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)
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Directed by:
Joss WhedonWriters:
Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Zack Whedon, Maurissa TancharoenStarring:
Neil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, director and magician. Prominent roles of his career include the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., Colonel Carl Jenkins in Starship Troopers, the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, a fictionalized version of himself in the Harold & Kumar series, and the title role in Joss Whedon's musical web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. He hosted the 63rd Tony Awards on June 7, 2009, and the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards...(Wikipedia)
Nathan Christopher Fillion is a Canadian actor, well-known for his role as Richard Castle on the ABC series Castle. He is also known for his portrayal of the lead role of Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the television series Firefly and its film continuation Serenity, and to a lesser extent for his regular role as Johnny Donnelly on the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl.(Wikipedia)
Kathryn Felicia Day is an American actress, comedienne, and writer. She played the character "Vi" on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and acted in movies such as Bring It On Again and June, as well as the Internet musical, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and currently has a recurring role as Charlie on Supernatural. She is the star, writer, and producer of the original web series The Guild, a show loosely based on her life as a gamer...(Wikipedia)
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2008
Comedy, Sci-fi
TV Mini-Series
42m
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Average Percentile: 68.12%
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".
18 Jun 2009
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..
17 Aug 2008
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.
09 Mar 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.
14 Aug 2009
It's Neil Patrick Harris' world, we just live in it.
21 Jan 2009
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.
08 Nov 2008
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?
25 Jul 2011
"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.
03 Apr 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.
30 Jan 2010
This is more fun than Heroes,Kick Ass,Hancock and all the new age superhero decomposition crap combined, yet it's so simple.
31 May 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.
10 Apr 2010
Fun movie, catchy songs. I very thoroughly enjoyed it.
19 Mar 2010
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.
14 Jun 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?
18 May 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.
13 Feb 2009
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.
19 Dec 2008
Funny, original, I even enjoyed the featured songs (and I usually hate musicals). Thanks again Whedon !!!
08 Nov 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.
13 Aug 2008
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.
21 Mar 2014
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.
04 May 2011
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.
23 Dec 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.
28 Nov 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)
26 Sep 2010
The songs are infectious, and further proves that Neil Patrick Harris should be a superstar. Begs for a sequel in some form.
14 Jun 2010
One of my favorite creations in any format. Heart warming and funny.
06 Jun 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.
24 Apr 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.
18 Feb 2010
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.
31 Oct 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.
03 Sep 2009
great musical!
18 Aug 2009
Pure genius. Of course, I'd watch pretty much anything with Neil Patrick Harris in it, but still... pure (mad) genius.
04 Jul 2009
Genius. Well crafted and funny from start to finish.
10 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?
03 Jan 2009
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
30 Dec 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.
08 Nov 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.
18 Oct 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.
03 Sep 2008
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.
07 Mar 2020
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.
04 Dec 2012
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.
03 Sep 2011
Pretty cute, nothing too mindblowing or hilarious. NPH carries the whole thing, seemingly effortless.
25 May 2011
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.
25 Sep 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.
22 Jul 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!
01 May 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?"
15 Mar 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.
15 Jan 2010
Neil Patrick Harris is So HAWT in this! No Homo
03 Dec 2009
Short, fun, and it leaves you wanting more. The DVD extras are pretty good too.
03 Nov 2009
Entertaining, but rediculously overrated.
21 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.
08 Aug 2009
haha i loved this
19 Jul 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.
26 Jun 2009
Seen: 2. I thought it was pretty meh the first time. Over twelve years later and I am wondering what I was thinking back then. This is fresh, breezy, and thought provoking, with zero lulls. The music is effective, the comedy is solid.
23 Feb 2022
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.
16 Nov 2021
Aww. :)
18 May 2020
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.
13 Sep 2018
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
02 Apr 2017
I don't know how any part of this can possibly be evaluated as "brilliant" or "daring" or "original" or even "fun" and not simply "embarrassing." Did y'all have some spoiled fish or something? I'm just trying to sort this out.
23 Apr 2016
Hilarious. Felicia Day is going to be so great on the new Mystery Science Theater.
28 Mar 2016
Clever
27 Aug 2015
Short, sweet, original, and mildly depressing.
05 Aug 2015
One of those works where you can kinda appreciate the effort that was put into it, but not really enjoy what's actually there.
06 Feb 2015
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.
15 Nov 2014
Goofy Joss Whedon but what can I say, the music is catchy, NPH and Fillion are enjoyable, and I loved the ending.
21 Jul 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.
03 May 2014
Every fanboys' wet dream.
25 Aug 2013
Quite good, even if you don't like musicals much. But you need to be a fan of traditional comic-book-villainy.
14 Jul 2013
This is the best thing to come out of the writer's strike in the US.
02 Jun 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.
26 Feb 2013
Fairly good acting and some good catchy songs make this entertaining and a little funny. Joss Whedon knows how to put on a show.
12 Feb 2013
Silly and catchy. The ending may turn some off of it, but overall, I love it.
08 Jan 2013
NPH gives out an outstanding performance as usual. As any fan of Whedon might expect, the twist ending of the tale of Dr. Horrible is not only very ballsy it's genuinely stopping. Whedon is a mad genious and proves it once again.
07 Jan 2013
Neil Patrick Harris is really good but there isn't much else going on and the writing is indeed horrible. Re-using the same couple of songs over and over with different lyrics is just lazy.
11 Dec 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.
17 Aug 2012
#12#, liked, rewatch(2) }*{ #12#, story, creator Whedon!, N.Fillion
16 Jul 2012
8- highly recommended, great
04 May 2012
Included in my rating is the commentary track: Commentary! - The Musical, which also is golden.
11 Apr 2012
Only a couple of moments absurd enough to make me laugh out loud, but they made it worth seeing.
06 Apr 2012
Music is on my phone.
16 Mar 2012
Season 1 - "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)
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Directed by:
Joss WhedonWriters:
Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Zack Whedon, Maurissa TancharoenStarring:
Neil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, director and magician. Prominent roles of his career include the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., Colonel Carl Jenkins in Starship Troopers, the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, a fictionalized version of himself in the Harold & Kumar series, and the title role in Joss Whedon's musical web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. He hosted the 63rd Tony Awards on June 7, 2009, and the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards...(Wikipedia)
Nathan Christopher Fillion is a Canadian actor, well-known for his role as Richard Castle on the ABC series Castle. He is also known for his portrayal of the lead role of Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the television series Firefly and its film continuation Serenity, and to a lesser extent for his regular role as Johnny Donnelly on the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl.(Wikipedia)
Kathryn Felicia Day is an American actress, comedienne, and writer. She played the character "Vi" on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and acted in movies such as Bring It On Again and June, as well as the Internet musical, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and currently has a recurring role as Charlie on Supernatural. She is the star, writer, and producer of the original web series The Guild, a show loosely based on her life as a gamer...(Wikipedia)
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