All Duncan wants is to be a normal kid in a normal school until he realizes he is something very far away from normal.All Duncan wants is to be a normal kid in a normal school until he realizes he is something very far away from normal.All Duncan wants is to be a normal kid in a normal school until he realizes he is something very far away from normal.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total
- Isabel
- (voice)
- Duncan Rosenblatt
- (voice)
- Kenny Rogers
- (voice)
- Jenna
- (voice)
- Barnes
- (voice)
- Steve
- (voice)
- Ms. Dreakford
- (voice)
- (as Grey DeLisle)
- Troy
- (voice)
- Big Rob
- (voice)
- Dr. Pytel
- (voice)
- Whitey
- (voice)
- Dragon 2
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Dragon 1
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWILHELM SCREAM: A student in the library as Duncan is being chased by Troy and his friends.
- Quotes
Barnes: All right ladies, line up. I'm your new Gym teacher. You can call me "Coach Barnes." Or once you come to love me - Blitz.
Duncan Rosenblatt: [after the rest of the class has dispersed] Hey "Blitz." You know I was wondering when I'd run into you. Gym teacher? That's your cover. Really? You're coming down in the world since the last school.
Barnes: The whole Vice Principal thing really cramped my style. I could only yell at kids. Here - I can get a lot more physical.
- ConnectionsReferenced in 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2011)
For a film made for TV, the animation is actually praiseworthy with nice fluid movements with maybe one or two slight errors. Character designs look basic from a distance, but a closer look reveals minute details such as Duncan's scales. The fire effects, an essential part of the character, are especially beautiful to look at. The hero's beast form is awesome and the kaiju sport unique designs that make them stand out from other film giants like Godzilla, not to mention the animation really emphasizes their massive size. The action scenes, supported by appropriate rock music in the background, are fantastic, taking advantage of the difference in scale between characters and are not afraid to get a little brutal once in a while (seriously, quite a few people die). The characters are good for the most part with distinct motivations+backstories and are played by great voice actors; Duncan is a good protagonist being a guy trying to figure out how he fits in the world (which I can relate), his mother Margaret is loving and doesn't take crap from anyone, and father Belloc is tough and strict but ultimately does care for his family. The rest of the cast are fine by comparison. Some characters do have dilemmas that make for some interesting and well-done drama. If I have one noteworthy criticism it's that there are a couple of subplots/details that don't really go anywhere and it does feature a few high school clichés (which take a minority of the film).
It would seem that this movie came out too early and faded into obscurity, otherwise with both superhero and kaiju films now in fashion, this movie would most likely get greater recognition and perhaps spawn a larger franchise. I think it would have made a great TV series, but perhaps a remake may reignite Firebreather's spark. Bottom line, this is an entertaining, underrated film and I feel that it deserves more praise.
- kevinxirau
- Mar 6, 2017
Details
- Runtime1 hour 10 minutes
- Color