Review of Tripping the Rift: The Movie (2008) by Todd S — 14 Sep 2008

[font=Times New Roman][size=4][color=#000000]2008 US Director: Bernie Denk[/color][/size][/font].

[font=Times New Roman][size=4][color=#000000]Score: 6[/color][/size][/font].

[color=#000000][font=Times New Roman][size=4] It?s my opinion that the film makers missed an opportunity here. The TV series on the Science Fiction Channel always flirts with the sensors and with its sexual overtones always presents itself as the show that would be good adult level animated science fiction comedy if it weren?t for those pesky ?TV rules.? I was surprised, therefore, when I watched this direct to home movie release and found that when not constrained by basic cable rules, the result was the same as the TV show. Aside from unedited swear words, watching this movie was just like watching two episodes or so of the TV show strung together by a loose plot thread.[/size][/font][/color].

[color=#000000][font=Times New Roman][size=4] Aside from missing the opportunity to let the characters out to their full potential, the feature isn?t a total loss. The plot, thin and strung together, still delivered a nice spoof/homage of several genre classics. The animation, voice, and music work were all at about their normal levels for the TV show. That is to say, they aren?t bad, but they are nothing to get excited about either. Fans of the show will find it entertaining no doubt and SciFi Channel won?t have to edit it too much to play on TV so there?s a good chance you?ll be able to see this one for ?free? eventually. It was entertaining for one viewing, and got a few chuckles out of me.[/size][/font][/color].

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[font='Times New Roman'][size=4][color=#000000]Notes: HV-HL-BN Suggested Age: 13+[/color][/size][/font].