B.O.B.'s Big Break
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B.O.B's Big Break is a 3D animated short film based on the 2009 computer-animated film Monsters vs. Aliens
. The short premiered on Nickelodeon
in 2D on September 26, 2009, and was released three days later in 2D and 3D on the Monsters vs. Aliens Blu-ray and the double DVD pack.
B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D, and The Missing Link are trying to outwit General W.R. Monger to escape from Area 52, the government's top-secret holding cell.
similar to the one that he falls in love with almost forty years later with an explosive chemical meant to blow B.O.B up using a stick of dynamite
, allowing Dr. Cockroach and the Missing Link to escape (According to Dr. Cockroach B.O.B. would also survive because he's indistructable and would be able to escape with them). We hear B.O.B's birthday wish for rocks and wood (to light the candle). The Chemical instead gave B.O.B the ability to read the minds of those whom he touches; revealed when he exposes the Missing Link's sarcastic reaction to the escape attempt and Dr. Cockroach's shame at the failed plan. Dr. Cockroach devises another plan: to read General W.R Monger's mind to find the escape vehicles and then use B.O.B's power to find out the world's secrets.
A few minutes later, General W.R Monger was lured to the prison center where the monsters were playing a "game" based on The Travels of Marco Polo
. Anyone who shouted "Marco!" had to be responded with "Polo!" B.O.B. touched General Monger and revealed that there was a door behind a poster of him saying "I'm always watching you - always
" and has the access code "1-2-3-4".
They try to escape, but General Monger is trying to stop them. B.O.B. then has bubbles, which defeat Monger. Then they fly up, and B.O.B thinks the plane is a pinata. He crashes the plane, and Monger greets them in a sarcastic matter; the explosion apparently also shuts down B.O.B.'s new mind-reading ability. They then continue the party, and B.O.B remarks, "This is the best birthday party ever!" and the monsters sigh.
Monsters vs. Aliens
Monsters vs. Aliens is a 2009 American computer-animated 3-D science fiction film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures...
. The short premiered on Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
in 2D on September 26, 2009, and was released three days later in 2D and 3D on the Monsters vs. Aliens Blu-ray and the double DVD pack.
B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D, and The Missing Link are trying to outwit General W.R. Monger to escape from Area 52, the government's top-secret holding cell.
Plot
In 1968, B.O.B's birthday was celebrated with small decorations and a birthday cake with toothbrushes. Dr. Cockroach gave him a Jell-OJell-O
Jell-O is a brand name belonging to U.S.-based Kraft Foods for a number of gelatin desserts, including fruit gels, puddings and no-bake cream pies. The brand's popularity has led to it being used as a generic term for gelatin dessert across the U.S. and Canada....
similar to the one that he falls in love with almost forty years later with an explosive chemical meant to blow B.O.B up using a stick of dynamite
Dynamite
Dynamite is an explosive material based on nitroglycerin, initially using diatomaceous earth , or another absorbent substance such as powdered shells, clay, sawdust, or wood pulp. Dynamites using organic materials such as sawdust are less stable and such use has been generally discontinued...
, allowing Dr. Cockroach and the Missing Link to escape (According to Dr. Cockroach B.O.B. would also survive because he's indistructable and would be able to escape with them). We hear B.O.B's birthday wish for rocks and wood (to light the candle). The Chemical instead gave B.O.B the ability to read the minds of those whom he touches; revealed when he exposes the Missing Link's sarcastic reaction to the escape attempt and Dr. Cockroach's shame at the failed plan. Dr. Cockroach devises another plan: to read General W.R Monger's mind to find the escape vehicles and then use B.O.B's power to find out the world's secrets.
A few minutes later, General W.R Monger was lured to the prison center where the monsters were playing a "game" based on The Travels of Marco Polo
The Travels of Marco Polo
Books of the Marvels of the World or Description of the World , also nicknamed Il Milione or Oriente Poliano and commonly called The Travels of Marco Polo, is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by Marco Polo, describing the...
. Anyone who shouted "Marco!" had to be responded with "Polo!" B.O.B. touched General Monger and revealed that there was a door behind a poster of him saying "I'm always watching you - always
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc. is a 2001 American computer-animated film and the fourth feature-length film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It was directed by Pete Docter, co-directed by Lee Unkrich and David Silverman, and written by Jill Culton, Peter Docter, Ralph Eggleston, Dan Gerson, Jeff Pidgeon, Rhett...
" and has the access code "1-2-3-4".
They try to escape, but General Monger is trying to stop them. B.O.B. then has bubbles, which defeat Monger. Then they fly up, and B.O.B thinks the plane is a pinata. He crashes the plane, and Monger greets them in a sarcastic matter; the explosion apparently also shuts down B.O.B.'s new mind-reading ability. They then continue the party, and B.O.B remarks, "This is the best birthday party ever!" and the monsters sigh.
Voice cast
- Seth RogenSeth RogenSeth Rogen is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, producer, screenwriter, and voice artist. Rogen began his career doing stand-up comedy during his teen years, winning the Vancouver Amateur Comedy Contest in 1998. While still living in his native Vancouver, he landed a small part in Freaks and...
as B.O.B. - Hugh LaurieHugh LaurieJames Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE , better known as Hugh Laurie , is an English actor, voice artist, comedian, writer, musician, recording artist, and director...
as Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D - Will ArnettWill ArnettWilliam Emerson "Will" Arnett is a Canadian actor and comedian best known for his role as George Oscar "G.O.B." Bluth II on the Fox comedy Arrested Development. He is also known for his role as Devon Banks on the NBC comedy 30 Rock. Since his success on Arrested Development, Arnett has landed major...
as The Missing Link - Kiefer SutherlandKiefer SutherlandKiefer Sutherland is an English-born Canadian actor, producer and director, best known for his portrayal of Jack Bauer on the Fox thriller drama series 24 for which he has won an Emmy Award , a Golden Globe award , two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Satellite...
as General Warren R. Monger - Mike Mitchell as Invisible Man