Underdog
PGUnited States rating20071h 24mFamily, Action, Adventure
A beagle named Shoeshine gains superpowers after a laboratory accident and becomes the city's secret superhero. He forms a special bond with a young boy who helps him manage his new abilities while keeping his identity a secret.
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PG US
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A beagle named Shoeshine gains superpowers after a laboratory accident and becomes the city's secret superhero. He forms a special bond with a young boy who helps him manage his new abilities while keeping his identity a secret.
Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.
What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Some
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Moderate
- This is a standard family adventure with action sequences balanced by quieter moments of bonding between the boy and his dog. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe dog is initially captured by a man and taken to a mad scientist's lab.
- Approx.ScaryThe villain kidnaps the main characters and holds them hostage in a sewer.
- Approx.ScaryA bomb is rigged to a building and eventually explodes.
Talk about it after
- 1What would you do if you had a superpower like Shoeshine?
- 2Why is it important for friends to help each other when things get difficult?
- 3How did Shoeshine show courage even when he felt unsure of himself?
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