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Kim Possible - The Movie - So the Drama (Extended Edition) [VHS]

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At the time of this writing, the Kim Possible special, "So The Drama" has just been telecast. Intended to be the series finale, the plot involves the show's villainous Dr. Drakken finally figuring out a rather comprehensive scheme to take out his arch-nemesis Kim Possible.

The story is "angsted" up from the usual goings-on in the series, with the music just a bit edgier, the action just a tad more violent (Shego, Drakken's evil hench-woman actually draws blood on Kim, at one point), and even through there's a realization that this is set in the cartoon world, there's a serious tone to this film.

This made-for-tv special does something that few Disney Animated TV series have actually done, and that's resolve a loose end that haa been materializing throughout the program, and in particular the last five episodes. Here, Kim, the heroine, and her comic assistant, Ron Stoppable, are growing up. Ron has little to offer the beautiful high-schooler save his loyalty, and being the underdog ---well, after this film, things will never be same between them.

While the animation is sub-par compared to Disney's theatrical releases, the fact that the budget has been cranked up shows. And certain choreographed action scenes show the work the writers and producers put into this climax. The fight scenes between Kim and Shego are certainly more intense than anything we've ever seen on a regular episode. Still, certain moments feel rushed, and a slight dramatic pause or two would have helped the emotional intensity of what's going on.

The DVD release is supposed to include the never-before episode "Gorilla Fist" which also slightly hints at the events in "So the Drama," and there are also some extended or deleted scenes that had to be cut from the film due to time.

Have to confess, I wish the DVD had commentary from series director, Mr. Loter, and other producers.

"So the Drama" deserves credit for taking a few chances for a Disney series, when it could have been safer for the writers and producers not to. Hopefully some of the other Disney continuing series might learn something from this.

Even though this may be the last Kim Possible adventure, I hope this DVD will encourage a return from KP and Ron Stoppable in the future.


Sincerely,

JThree
carolyn@dia.net

As anyone somewhat familiar with the series knows, the popularity of this supposed finale combined with a German syndication deal led to Disney deciding to do a fourth season, which concluded with the two-part "Graduation" episode aired in September of 2007.

Here is my original review:

The "Kim Possible" series came out about ten years too late for me to enjoy watching it with my daughter. Thankfully, I still have a lot of kid in me and, having discovered the series midway through its second season, have thoroughly enjoyed it as a welcome and much-needed alternative to the cesspool that is most of today's television. I must confess I even got a little attached to the characters as the series progressed, especially leading up to the movie, whose "mission" as a finale to the series was a poorly kept secret.

The movie is fantastic. Bob Schooley, Mark McCorkle and Steve Loter all deserve Emmys and loads of praise for exploiting the longer movie format, taking advantage of the latest CGI technology and seemlessly combining it with "traditional" animation, and fleshing out the characters, bringing us a fitting conclusion to the current series. As usual, the cast of voice character actors, led by Christy Carlson Romano and Will Friedle doing the voices of Kim and Ron, are terrific.

This is unquestionably one DVD worth buying and watching. I'm even thinking of getting a copy or two to sock away and give to my future granddaughter(s) and grandson(s). Yes, it's *that* good.

Over here in the UK, this movie has already been shown on TV and I have to say, it is BRILLIANT! Buy this movie, Buy it now!!! Then go to http://kp.savedisneyshows.org/index.html and do something to save Kim Possible and stop it from being cancelled! We can only do it with your help!

I don't wish to repeat myself so referring to this amazing film I will only say that I recommend it to everybody and I think if you appreciate good animation, you should buy it.

The main message of this review is to tell everybody how they can help save this amazing show form cancellation. Simply go to http://kp.savedisneyshows.org/index.html and read the information on the website. It tells you how you can send letters, emails and do everything you can to save this show for future generations to enjoy. From this site you can find links to other sites which are about saving other Disney shows which are doomed because of their limited episode rule. Please we need your help because without it, we will never achieve our goal.

After seeing the Movie "So the Drama" on April 8th, 2005, I have to say this.. If Lion King was one of Disney's Greatest stories, This one Eclipses it.

Kim Possible: So the drama Has all the Action, Adventure, Comedy and (yes) Drama that has made this Disney Channel Original series a thrill a minute for the last 3 seasons. and this movie Doesn't disappoint eihter.

In it , Kim's Archfoe, Dr. Drakken comes up finally with a Plan So Devious, you really won't be able to figure it out.(After all if his sidekick Shego can't figure this one out, Neither will you..)

The first five minutes alone is a White knuckled E-Ticket ride and in fact really give the show it's best premise. after the opening credits, you're kept guessing all the way to the last 10 miinutes of the film, and once you see the blend of 2D and 3D integrated in this film this film proves one thing. It can do anything. But this isn't just a thrill ride, it's an adventure the family can enjoy,and in the end when you see it.. it's definitely proves one thing.. Anything is indeed Possible for Kim Possible. (after all She CAN do Anything!)

and heres an Edited note: Since the DVD version of the KIm Possible Movie: So the Drama, comes in at 71 minutes there are extra added scenes that even the TV Movie on Disney channel never showed and now after getting my copy today, and seeing them.. I just have to say.. If you didn't get your copy till now, I would absolutely say definitely buy it! It's still worth it! why ? Cause some of the scenes right in the middle are perhaps the best (and I just wonder what this would have been like if Disney had put THOSE in ! (maybe they would have had even more viewers of the Movie watching! So in the end.. this movie is like I said, It Still delivers the goods, and doesn't cut out the Rollercoaster thrills..it's worth the price of an E-Ticket!

Kim Possible has been one of my favorite shows for three years, but So The Drama is the best of the best, Im not going to give the plot away, but I'll tell you this, it's got a great twist to it, watch for it on Disney Channel and Toon Disney and be sure you buy it on DVD or VHS.

MusicPrincess

I have watched this movie 3 times already since it came out on April 8th (as I'm writing this it is April 10th)

ANYWAY...

This is one of the best movies ever. Period.
The fighting scenes were kicked up a few notches (some hard punching done by Kim and even Shego draws a tiny bit of blood on Kim's arm).

The whole movie was fairly emotional . . . Kim gets a new boyfriend Erik and, at first Ron accepts him, but when Erik starts pushing him out of the picture, Ron gets jealous.
To make matters worse, something strange is going on with Bueno Nacho!

There's even a scene where Kim feels hopeless and RON'S the one to tell her *basically* not to give up.

This movie is a MUST for any cartoon fan!

Now, right now, Kim needs our help! Help bring her back by visiting: savedisneyshows.com and the MSN & Yahoo groups "Mission_Kim_Possible" to help us end the 65-episode policy and save her!

Also, one last note before I go: look on Ron's mirror for an awesome sign.

I had no idea there was a hint of ending this show until I read the reviews here, how depressing!! This program never ceases to be clever and fun. It is one of the few shows my daughter watches that I can sit through. The movie was no exception; the whole family watched the film together when it aired. Disney will be making a HUGE mistake if they pull this one now, it's got many successful years ahead of it.

This movie was awesome! I mean okay I admit, I'm 19 but I love Kim Possible. The show had that mix of fun and drama to really get the older crowd into it if they tried watching like I did. I admit I've missed quite a few episodes, but I'm hoping to catch up now. Anyway the movie was great, and I got so sad at the end that it was over, i really wish Disney wasn't so stupid to cancel, but they were. I'm definitely getting the DVD when it comes out, especially since it's an extended edition. And am I the only one who thinks Disney needs to come out with season boxsets for Kim Possible? They should!

Recently (November, 05) us Kim Possible fans were told some important info. That was we'd saved the show! The popularity, e-mails that Disney got and DVD sales got us 22 more episodes of what we enjoyed. Though this movie was supposed to be the finale, it is still a very good movie hat is fun to view for the vicious fight scenes (Gasp! Is that blood?!), romance (Kim and Ron or Kim an Eric?) and slight taboo-ness (Blood, Kim changes in front of the camera though nothing is seen, the passionate kiss, "This is what happens when a rocket scientist and a brain surgeon reproduce.", and some other slight things. This movie still manages to hold a G rating (How'd that happen?) and we see a more real side of KP that isn't explored as much. This is something that will be enjoyed by younger sudiences, but even more so with older audiences. Also "true" fans will appreciate that there are more fighting scenes on the DVD than the original TV movie and a couple of deleated scenes, there are two wonderful KP music videos that go with the movie and also a bonus episode "Gorilla Fist" which all go with the theme of the movie.

Wishing the best for the new KP season!