About Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is a 2017 animated comedy film based on the popular children's book series "Captain Underpants" by Dav Pilkey. The movie follows the mischievous adventures of two fourth-grade friends, George Beard and Harold Hutchins, who hypnotize their mean-spirited principal, Mr. Krupp, into thinking he is the superhero they created called Captain Underpants.

The film showcases the comical situations that arise as Captain Underpants battles various villains while unaware of his true identity as Mr. Krupp. The storyline is filled with humor, friendship, and the imaginative creativity of childhood.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by David Soren and produced by DreamWorks Animation. It features a mix of traditional animation with some computer-generated imagery to bring the characters and world of Captain Underpants to life.

Actors

• Kevin Hart - Voiced George Beard
• Thomas Middleditch - Voiced Harold Hutchins
• Ed Helms - Voiced both Mr. Krupp and Captain Underpants

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie received positive reviews for its humor and animation style that appealed to both children and adults.
• "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" is the first animated film based on the book series.
• Author Dav Pilkey made a cameo appearance in the film.

Awards

The movie won the award for Best Animated Feature at the People's Choice Awards in 2017.

Quotes

• "Tra-la-laaa!" - Captain Underpants
• "Why be a villain when you can be a hero?" - George Beard
• "It'll be fun! I promise." - Harold Hutchins

Music

The film's score was composed by Theodore Shapiro, enhancing the comedic and adventurous tone of the story.

Soundtrack

• "Captain Underpants Theme Song" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
• "A Friend Like You" by Andy Grammer
• "Saturday (Cast Version)" by Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed Helms