"Beavis and Butt-Head Do America" is the big-screen version of the hit MTV series "Beavis and Butt-Head". Here, the duo, while trying to retrieve their stolen TV, unwittingly enter into a murder-for-hire plot and become two of America's most wanted.
The film's biggest departure from the TV show is in the sheer length of the story. The show's segments were typically less than ten minutes long, which meant that a little went a long way. Mike Judge does a pretty good job of keeping the extended story interesting but it does drag just a little, particularly during a couple of unnecessary musical interludes.
Another thing that I'm not really crazy about is the use of celebrities in some of the main roles instead of veteran voice actors, though I guess that's to be expected. Bruce Willis & Demi Moore are barely average and their recognizable voices only serve as a distraction. Mike Judge, as always, does a fine job in multiple roles and Cloris Leachman is also memorable in a small role.
On the visual front, the film looks good; in fact, this is probably the best that "Beavis and Butt-Head" has ever looked. The soundtrack is alright, too, though it's nothing spectacular. Overall, the film version gets everything reasonably right although it never quite rises to the heights of the TV show's best moments.
In the end, the film is worth watching for fans of the TV show. Those unfamiliar with the show may enjoy it as well but be warned that the "Beavis & Butt-Head" brand of humour isn't for everyone.
The film's biggest departure from the TV show is in the sheer length of the story. The show's segments were typically less than ten minutes long, which meant that a little went a long way. Mike Judge does a pretty good job of keeping the extended story interesting but it does drag just a little, particularly during a couple of unnecessary musical interludes.
Another thing that I'm not really crazy about is the use of celebrities in some of the main roles instead of veteran voice actors, though I guess that's to be expected. Bruce Willis & Demi Moore are barely average and their recognizable voices only serve as a distraction. Mike Judge, as always, does a fine job in multiple roles and Cloris Leachman is also memorable in a small role.
On the visual front, the film looks good; in fact, this is probably the best that "Beavis and Butt-Head" has ever looked. The soundtrack is alright, too, though it's nothing spectacular. Overall, the film version gets everything reasonably right although it never quite rises to the heights of the TV show's best moments.
In the end, the film is worth watching for fans of the TV show. Those unfamiliar with the show may enjoy it as well but be warned that the "Beavis & Butt-Head" brand of humour isn't for everyone.