Hey Rocky, watch me pull a mediocre movie out of my hat! Those folks in Hollywood have seen fit to turn yet another 60's treasure into a disappointing movie. This time, it's Jay Ward's witty Rocky and Bullwinkle show. We've already seen Jay Ward's stuff get the big screen treatment before. First, there was the surprisingly entertaining George of the Jungle, and then there was the dreadful Dudley Do Right. The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle falls somewhere in between.

Actually, this mix of animation and live action starts off quite promising, perfectly capturing the spirit and cleverness of Jay Ward's old cartoons. The film begins a cartoon as Rocky and Bullwinkle are trapped in the world of rerun hell. They get their chance to become heroes again when Fearless Leader (Robert DeNiro), Boris (Jason Alexander), and Natasha (Rene Russo), strike a deal with a movie company, and create havoc in the real world. With the help of a FBI agent (Piper Perabo soon to be seen in Coyote Ugly), our dynamic duo are also brought to the world of reality where they will once again do battle with their nasty nemeses.

As I feared, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle becomes inconsistent as it moves along. The hints of sheer wit are over shadowed by boring stretches of plot, forgettable acting, and some truly bad puns. Even the blending of live action and animation can't hold a match to Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which it blatantly steals from.

Still, the first fifteen minutes of the film left me feeling quite nostalgic, and the movie does have some funny moments. In the end, they should just leave classic TV alone. And for the love of our Lord, please no Professor Peabody and Sherman movie, or I'll have to shoot myself.