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I’ve just watched Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog for my second time. I just love the musical numbers in this little 45 minute show. If you haven’t seen it yet, you must. Trust me on this- I’ve even embedded it below for your viewing pleasure. Dr. Horrible was created by Joss Whedon during the writers’ strike by calling in a lot of favors. Part comedy, part romance, this little show brings all the musts to a comic book setting.
Characters:
This first one isn’t a character per say but it is an organization. The ELE or Evil League of Evil, is the most prestigious organization an evil bad guy could hope to belong. If you’re not in the ELE you’re in the league with the Henchmen.
Bad Horse is the biggest baddie. He’s the thoroughbred of sin.
Dr. Horrible wants desperately to join the ELE and has a strong application this year. He’s not so much evil as crazy scientist with ideas to change the way the world runs. As he says, it’s not about making money but taking it away from others.
Penny is the girl Dr. Horrible has a crush on. He sees her twice a week usually at his local laundromat and fantasizes about saying hello to her. If only he had the courage. Penny is a young woman who cares for the homeless and sees the world through rose-colored glasses.
Captain Hammer is the “good guy.” I put this in quotes because from our point of view Dr. Horrible is the good guy. Captain Hammer is vain, self-centered and reminds me a bit of Gaston in Disney’s Beauty And The Beast
In typical Joss Whendon fashion the love interest is partially realized before being ripped apart like with Buffy/Angel and Wash/Zoe from Firefly/Serenity. Still, despite this romantic hiccup the show is simply phenomenal. I give it 5 Stars.
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Originally posted 2008-11-06 05:33:44. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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Joss is my hero!
And Nathan Fillian (sp?) is hawt. 
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