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Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog |  | Director: Joss Whedon
Actors: Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, Felicia Day, Simon Helberg
Studio: Mutant Enemy, INC.
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.99
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Rating:  536 reviews
Sales Rank: 297
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Japanese (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 43 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5
UPC: 883629697581
EAN: 0883629697581
ASIN: B001M5UDGS
Release Date: December 19, 2008
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Conceived as an "online miniseries event" during the 2008 writers' strike, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is a 42-minute musical romp that bears the distinctive stamp of Joss Whedon. Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) plays the title character, who video-blogs about his twin goals to join the Evil League of Evil and to woo the fair Penny (Felicia Day, of Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Web series The Guild), a woman he met at the local laundromat. Dr. Horrible is foiled on both fronts, however, by his arch-nemesis, the self-absorbed superhero Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion, Whedon's Firefly).Dr. Horrible was written by Whedon, his brothers Zack and Jed, and Jed's fiancee Maurissa Tancharoen, and the songs were written by Joss and Jed (who also produced, orchestrated, played, etc.) with some lyrics by Tancharoen. (Jed and Tancharoen have backup singing roles.) The offbeat, off-the-cuff humor is laugh-out-loud funny, and just like Dr. Horrible wants to take over the world, the songs will take over your head: they're engaging ("My Freeze Ray"), stirring ("My Eyes"), and sweet ("Penny's Song"). "So They Say" is particularly evocative of Jonathan Larson's Rent, but as with Joss Whedon's musical episode of Buffy, "Once More with Feeling," the influences are diverse. It's hard to imagine a better cast. Harris, who's sung Sondheim on Broadway, is a great lead and clearly the best singer, Day is completely charming, and who better than Captain Tightpants to play the pompous superhero? One could argue about the ending, and the independent budget shows, but Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is a complete hoot for people who enjoy musicals with quirky humor. Plan on watching it multiple times. --David Horiuchi On the DVD
Even if you've already watched or downloaded Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, a number of bonus features might entice you. There are two commentary tracks: Harris, the three Whedons, Tancharoen, Day, and Fillion recorded a spirited track discussing the movie, and there's also "Commentary! The Musical" in which they ignore the movie and sing about the writers' strike and each other (e.g., Fillion sings "I'm Better than Neil")--the songs aren't as good as the Horrible songs, but it's good silly fun. A 20-minute making-of discusses the cast, the recording sessions, and how the movie became a phenomenon, and 10 videos (a half-hour total) were recorded by fans who want to join the Evil League of Evil. And when's the last time you wanted to pause the FBI warning? --David Horiuchi
Description
Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) stars as Billy, A.K.A. Dr. Horrible, a budding super-villain whose plans for world domination continually go awry. His two goals: getting accepted into the Evil League of Evil, and working up the guts to speak to his laundromat crush Penny, played by Felicia Day (The Guild). The only thing standing in his way is Captain Hammer, Billy's superhero arch-nemesis played by Nathan Fillion (Firefly). With one big score, Billy could get into the E.L.E. and earn the respect of Penny, but only if he can keep her away from the dashing Captain Hammer...
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Amazing display of Whedon's genius September 3, 2010
suiteness (GA, USA)
I first saw this at school. A classmate of mine brought it to class and we watched between our classes. I honestly didnt pay much attention to it the first time. But a few weeks later I saw it on here and decided to buy since I needed my order to over $25 so I could get free shipping. It was the smartest thing I ever done. I loved Whedon's Buffy and watch it regularly so I was familiar with his stuff. After watching Dr. Horrible about 10 times in a row I knew all the words to all the songs. The story is easy to follow and quickly engaging. Dr. Horrible is the villian but you immediately fall for him. Captain Hammer is arrogant in the best way possible. And while Penny isnt my favorite in the movie, Felicia Day is an amazing actress.
Recommend this to everyone you know. Very funny, witty, and entirely magical.
Loved Dr. Horrible August 28, 2010
hama
I can't find enough positive things to say about it. It's funny and deep and the music is really good! It's just too short! How about a full length movie? Nathan Fillion is perfect as the cheesy superhero. Neil Patrick Harris is great as the villain who just wants to belong; and boy can he sing ! A must have for everyone.
Joss Whedon is Phenomenal... Yet Again! August 26, 2010
S. R. Hochbaum (New York City)
I originally bought this as a gift for my best friend, who had introduced me to Dr. Horrible when it first came out. The next holiday season, he ended up giving me another copy so that I could have one as well.
I'm going to start off by saying I'm a huge Joss Whedon fan. From Buffy, to Angel, to Firefly, Serenity, and Dr. Horrible, I love it all. I believe this man is amazingly talented. But I'm going to try to review it as unbiased and fairly as possible (from this aspect, at least.)
First off, I'll talk about the casting. The main character, played by Neil Patrick Harris, is actually my favorite male actor. Again, I'm biased. He's funny, handsome, charming, and can fit into lots of roles. He's an amazing actor (how many gay men can make hundreds of thousands to millions of people think that they're a manwhoring womanizer?) and very versatile and silly. (side note: He's actually a magician, too!) As Dr. Horrible, he is able to encompass the role of deadly serious, evil (but in a sort of silly way), and comedic. He's also got a very, very nice voice.
Felicia Day is, quite possibly my favorite female actress (Again, I'll try to remain unbiased.) She's cute, quirky, and managed to capture the optimism and benevolence of Penny beautifully. Her voice, while not the absolute best I've ever heard, is quite nice, and neither her voice nor her looks are hard on the eyes.
Nathan Fillion is great, too. Playing Captain Hammer, he is hilarious as he exudes extreme narcissism (quite well, I may add. Have some real life practice in this, Nate?) as well as a playing a good-looking antagonist.
The funny thing about this is that the protagonist would usually be the "good guy"-- Captain Hammer, in most movies-- and the "bad guy" (Dr. Horrible) would be the antagonist. However, here it is reversed, with you choosing to favor and root for the "bad guy", making the antagonist Dr. Horrible.
The plot is nice, not too deep, and great, if you like musicals. Be prepared to break out giggling repeatedly and want to listen to the soundtrack (which you can also purchase.)
For anyone, Whedon fanatic or not, who likes silly things and musicals, I would definitely recommend Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
This Makes Me Wish For Another Writers' Strike August 25, 2010
Robert I. Hedges
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" was conceived as an online phenomenon during the 2008 writers' strike, and since most screenwriters never produce anything worth looking at anyway, I found myself doubly drawn to this brilliant little film. Directed and largely written by Joss Whedon, and starring Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible, the film is a musical romp through the world of evil science and the emotionally stunted scientists who live there. Dr. Horrible, of course, has plans for world domination, but is equally enamored of Penny (Felicia Day,) the fellow laundromat user of his dreams. Foiling Horrible's nefarious plans is Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion,) and the musical mayhem that ensues is nothing short of inspired genius.
The film at 42 minutes is very short, but includes numerous wonderful extras that make this more than worth the money in any format. "Commentary! The Musical" includes more new music from the cast and creators. There's also a commentary track with the cast and creators, a "making of" feature, and assorted other documentation on the "League of Evil." This DVD shows that smart and talented people can make an excellent and entertaining movie without any of the corporate or union trappings of conventional Hollywood productions, and I admire the skill and daring of the creators, cast, and crew. I am no particular fan of musicals as a rule, but I am making a very rare exception here, and I give "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" an unequivocal recommendation.
I laughed from start to finish August 23, 2010
Eric L. Willard (FPO, AP United States)
I had heard of this from a friend but was hesitant in buying it because I knew so little of it. I had some extra cash this payday and picked it up on bluray. I watched it Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It just had me laughing every time I watched it and the extras on the DVD are great to watch. Definately watch it with the commentary after you have already watched it once.
PLOT: As we first meet Billy (Dr Horrible), we actually like him. As the story progresses, situations (relationships) seem to turn for the worst and he slowly begins to be the Dr Horrible he was meant to be and becomes the enemy we can learn to dispise yet still root for.
The contraversy over if the product is made in DVD-R or pressed DVD is a redundant issue. Take care of your DVD's and don't buy a cheap DVD player. Most DVD players will play either version so it is a non-issue which format it is made in. If a person buys the cheapest DVD player they can find and it won't play DVD-R, you got what you paid for.
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