Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama

Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
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Directed by	Steve Loter
Produced by	Steve Loter Mark McCorkle Bob Schooley
Written by	Mark McCorkle Bob Schooley
Starring	Christy Carlson Romano Will Friedle Ricky Ullman Raven-Symoné Kirsten Storms John DiMaggio Nicole Sullivan
Music by	Adam Berry
Editing by	Joseph Molinari
Country	United States
Language	English
Original channel	Disney Channel
Release date	February 24, 2005 (2005-02-24) (UK) April 8, 2005 (2005-04-08) (USA)
Running time	75 minutes
Preceded by	A Sitch in Time

Kim Possible Movie: So The Drama is the second feature-length animated movie of the Kim Possible series. This film includes a mix of traditional animation and computer-generated imagery.

The film premiered April 8, 2005 on Disney Channel, advertised as the first animated Disney Channel Original Movie. This film was aired before the last few episodes of the series' third season.

The film was originally intended to be the series finale but Disney Channel ultimately renewed the series, and the fourth season of Kim Possible premiered on February 10, 2007, with events of the series continuing after the movie itself. The film also features Christy Carlson Romano's single "Could It Be". The film features a plot similar to the first aired episode of the series, "Crush".

Plot

In his attempt to take over the world, Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable's nemesis, Dr. Drakken, has developed an elaborate new master plan that baffles everyone, even his assistant, Shego. Among the plan's stages are the procurement of a sketch of a new toy; the development of "Synthodrones", advanced androids; and a bizarre research project investigating the lifestyles of teenage girls.

Meanwhile, Kim realizes that her crime-fighting lifestyle has prevented her from having a steady boyfriend and that Ron may be her only prospect for the upcoming junior prom. However, Ron introduces Kim to Eric (Ricky Ullman), a new student, and Kim and Eric are instantly attracted to each other. As their relationship progresses, Ron finds himself increasingly on the sidelines of Kim's life. He also realizes his own feelings for Kim, but decides not to tell her for fear of harming their friendship. Ron is also annoyed by the numerous changes the new owners of Bueno Nacho, his favorite fast-food chain, have been making.

To complete the final stage in his master plan, Drakken kidnaps Kim's father, Dr. James Possible, a scientist who possesses the most advanced "cybertronic technology" in existence. Although Kim and Ron manage to rescue Dr. Possible, Drakken escapes and continues to confuse everyone with his scheme, which now includes board meetings at a company he recently acquired.

Bueno Nacho has introduced their first kiddie meals, which come with a small, toy robot-figure called "Little Diablo". The Little Diablos are a worldwide popular sensation, and children all over the world are grabbing them. Kim realizes Ron's growing unhappiness and tries to have a heart to heart talk with him, explaining that things are changing and it's time to move on in life. While Kim and Eric attend Prom, Ron decides to take Rufus, his naked mole rat, to Bueno Nacho. There, he is distressed to find the bendy straws have been taken away and decides it is time to complain to the new owner of Bueno Nacho. When he is connected, Ron discovers the new owner is Dr. Drakken, who has imbedded cybertronic technology into each Little Diablo. Bueno Nacho's new manager, an agent of Drakken's, activates the army of Little Diablos which attack Ron and Rufus.

Eluding the pursuing Diablos, Ron bursts into the prom insisting that the tiny dolls are evil. While most dismiss him as crazy, Kim decides to investigate his claims, and despite the protests of Eric, contacts Wade, who confirms what Ron said. His plans close to being exposed, Drakken unleashes a direct attack on Middleton. Kim's brothers' own Little Diablos transform into giant, armed robots. With help from the Possible family, Kim and Ron succeed in defeating the robot attack. However, Drakken then reveals to Kim that he has captured Eric, and demands her surrender.

Enraged, Kim dons a new, experimental battle-suit, despite warnings from Wade and heads off with Ron to Drakken's current lair, Bueno Nacho's corporate headquarters. Kim and Shego battle while Ron takes care of Drakken's Sumo Ninja. After defeating Shego, Kim is happy when she sees Eric walking towards her, unharmed and hugs him. Eric then reveals that he is actually one of Drakken's Synthadrones and shocks Kim with a blast of electricity, rendering her unconscious. Ron charges at Eric in anger, but Shego knocks him out. The entire world is soon under attack from armies of the giant Diablo robots. Ron and Kim awake up in a storage room tied up. Kim, humiliated and depressed, is close to conceding defeat, but Ron encourages her and ends up revealing his true feelings for her, making Kim realize that she too has the same feelings. With Rufus's help, they escape and head up to the roof to destroy the master signal tower controlling the Diablos. Shego and Eric attempt to stop them, but Kim manages to fight off Shego and Rufus kills Eric by puncturing Eric's foot and draining his "syntho-ooze". The Diablos deactivated, Drakken attempts to flee, but Ron cuts him off, saying that he crossed the line when he messed with Bueno Nacho. Drakken begs for mercy and Ron forces him to finally say his name.

Drakken and his goons are taken into custody (with Drakken finally admitting that maybe Kim is all that) and the media broadcasts the news of Kim and Ron's victory. Kim and Ron return to the Prom holding hands and everyone pauses to look at them. Bonnie tries to make fun of them, but everyone else starts to cheer as the next song ("Could It Be") begins to play. Kim and Ron sheepishly stand there, not sure what to do until Rufus pushes them closer together. Ron holds out his hand for Kim and they head out onto the dance floor and have a slow dance. They pause during the dance and smile at each other before sharing their first kiss.

Cast

• Christy Carlson Romano as Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible, a high school teenager who regularly saves the world with her best friend Ron Stoppable. A comment of rival and fellow cheerleader Bonnie has Kim worried about not having a date for prom- until Eric arrives. As they begin to spend time together, she begins to ignore Ron. However, unknown to her, Eric is really a synthodrone of Drakken's, her archnemesis who tries to take over the world using the restaurant, Bueno Nacho. In the film, she also deals with newly developed romantic feelings for Ron.
• Will Friedle as Ronald "Ron" Stoppable, Kim Possible's best friend who helps her save the world, usually as a distraction. Ron starts to worry he will be left out of Kim's life when she begins to spend all her time with the new kid, Eric, but realizes that he's jealous because he has developed romantic feelings towards Kim. At first he decides not tell her in fear of destroying their friendship, but he later admits them to her.
• Nancy Cartwright as Rufus, Ron's pet naked mole rat, who, due to his small size, frequently saves Kim and Ron. He is the first to notice Ron's discomfort, and saves the group due to a grudge held against Eric for a seriously demeaning comment against naked mole rats.
• Tahj Mowry as Wade Load, Kim's techie, a twelve-year-old super-genius. Wade discovers Drakken's plot to use the Little Diablo toys from Bueno Nacho, and is crucial in stopping them.
• John DiMaggio as Dr. Drakken (Drew Theodore P. Lipsky), Kim's archnemesis who frequently plots to take over the world. In the film, he uses the restaurant Bueno Nacho to mass produce a line of toys called Little Diablos (using Nakasumi's toy designs), which, when infected with Dr. Possible's cybertronic technology, will grow to giant proportions. He uses a series of mini-plots, eventually culminating in his ultimate plot, which not even Shego or Kim can guess. A key side stratagem was using Kim's weakness of boys against her, via Eric, a synthodrone he designed.
• Nicole Sullivan as Shego, Drakken's sassy and sarcastic sidekick. Shego steals Nakasumi's toy designs and sabotages Kim's boyfriend, Eric. In the climax, Shego battles Kim in her prototype suit and loses, coming out with only slightly frazzled hair.
• Ricky Ullman as Eric, Kim's prom date, who is really a synthodrone created by Drakken. He is later destroyed by Rufus.
• Gary Cole as Dr. James Timothy Possible, Kim's father, a rocket scientist whose cybertronic technology Drakken steals. He and the Possibles upgrade Ron's motor scooter to have rocket jets, using a fuel he created.
• Jean Smart as Dr. Ann Possible, Kim's mother, a brain surgeon who helps modify Ron's scooter. She seems to express regret when Kim chooses Eric over Ron.
• Shaun Fleming as Jim and Tim, Kim's annoying twin brothers.
• Raven Symoné as Monique, Kim's best girl friend, who encourages Kim not to worry about Bonnie's comment.
• Kirsten Storms as Bonnie Rockwaller, Kim's rival and fellow cheerleader. She comments on the fact Kim at first doesn't have a boyfriend, and later makes fun of her and Ron dating, but the rest of their classmates cheer for them.
• Rider Strong as Brick Flagg, Bonnie's clueless boyfriend and high school star quarterback.
• Diedrich Bader as Lars, Drakken's henchman and temporary assistant manager of Bueno Nacho.
• Eddie Deezen as Ned, assistant manager of Bueno Nacho.
• Clyde Kusatsu and Lauren Tom as Nakasumi and Miss Kyoko, a Japanese toy company owner and his translator whom Kim saves several times.
• Maurice LaMarche as Big Daddy Brotherson', the boss of The Bermuda Triangle restaurant, criminal, likes to play games and has a password.

Reception

David Nusair from Reel Film Reviews rated the film 2.5/4 stating that the plot was thin and the kids would enjoy it more than adults but it is genuinely funny with better than expected voice acting.

Kevin Carr from 7M Pictures rated the film 3.5/5 and declared the movie may not be fine art but would be enjoyable for the right audience.

Reviewer Mike Long from Jackass Critics, reacting to the film as a possible final installment of the Kim Possible series, commented that it "is a fitting denouement, as it encompasses everything that made the show a stand-out on The Disney Channel".

External links

• Official website
• Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama at the Internet Movie Database
• Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama at AllRovi
• Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama at Rotten Tomatoes