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By Tracey Petherick
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Positive role models, mild peril in teen superhero spin-off.
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Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
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What's the Story?
Teen superhero Kim Possible (Christy Carlson Romano) must save the day (again) in KIM POSSIBLE MOVIE: SO THE DRAMA when her nemesis Dr. Drakken (John DiMaggio) hatches a plot for world domination. Meanwhile, she's feeling the pressure to find a date for her high school prom. As she and her best-pal-slash-sidekick Ron Stoppable (Will Friedle) try to figure out what Drakken is up to with his advanced cybertronic robots, will they also discover just what their friendship means to them both?
Is It Any Good?
Fans of the TV show will likely feel cheerily satisfied with this cartoon spin-off, originally billed as a series finale. Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama has all the trademarks of the franchise with self-referential humor, awesome fight sequences, and a satirical nod to the superhero/spy movie genre, complete with Bond-style opening credits.
Despite the short runtime, it packs in a pleasing combination of clever (and only occasionally confusing) storylines, fast-paced cartoon action, and smart jokes. Kim is thoroughly likable -- strong and determined, but down-to-earth enough to be relatable. Indeed, entertainment is pretty much guaranteed when the hero of the show has to navigate murderous cybertronic robots, judgmental high school cheerleaders, and a suspiciously perfect prom date all at once. Plot-filled, family fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the characters in Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama. Which of them are good role models? How did they display traits such as loyalty, courage, and perseverance?
Talk about the coming-of-age theme in this movie. Did you think Kim and Ron's storyline is realistic? Did the movie successfully portray the challenges of being a teenager?
What do you think about movie spin-offs from successful cartoon series? Are they a good idea, or do you prefer the shorter format of the TV show? Did this one work as a movie? Why or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : April 8, 2005
- Cast : Christy Carlson Romano , Will Friedle , John DiMaggio
- Director : Steve Loter
- Studio : Disney Channel Original Movies
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 71 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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