After 16 Years, 'Samurai Jack's Creator Flops With This $30M Raunchy Animated Mess

You may not have heard the name Genndy Tartakovsky, but you probably already love his work. He was behind such projects as Samurai Jack, The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, and his recent show, Primal, is one of the most precious hidden gems of the last decade.

Until recently, it was hard to find a single failure in his filmography. However, on August 13, the animated movie Fixed was released – and even Tartakovsky's most devoted fans are unlikely to enjoy this spectacle.

What Is 'Fixed' About?

The owners of the mutt named Bull decide to castrate him. Bull is in panic – how will he be able to win over his beloved neighbor, the Borzoi Honey?

Outraged by the betrayal of his owners, Bull decides to escape, but soon realizes that one last night of freedom is just enough for him.

'Fixed' Had a Difficult Fate Before Landing on Netflix

Sixteen years ago, Genndy Tartakovsky first spoke about Fixed. Initially, the animator wanted to bring the dynamics of his friendships to the screen. Later, the concept evolved to include dogs of different breeds and a tragic plot about a final journey before castration.

However, it was later revealed that both Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures had rejected the animation. Production of the movie began in 2019, and it was released only six years later thanks to Netflix.

Fixed's difficult fate clearly hints that something is wrong with it – and I can say with certainty that something went wrong.

'Fixed' Features Impressive 2-D Animation, But There's One Big Problem

Fixed features impeccable, old-school 2D animation reminiscent of Disney's One Hundred and One Dalmatians. If you're tired of faceless CGI and computer graphics where all the characters look the same, Fixed will definitely be a breath of fresh air for you.

The problem is that the $30 million budget was spent on exhaustively drawing the dogs' testicles and other rather piquant places.

The creators focus so much on the pets' anatomy that the naturalism levels out all the compliments of first-class animation.

'Fixed' Is a Typical Pet Story, but With Lots of Raunchy Jokes

The entire movie relies on clichés: stories about recognizing one's self and conversations about the lives of animals are not new. In many animated projects, dogs traditionally fight with cats and chase squirrels.

The only difference with Fixed, is that they also discuss how their lives change after castration. In short, Fixed looks like The Secret Life of Pets, but with dozens of raunchy jokes that, unfortunately, aren't funny.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Fixed'?

• Fixed has 60% from critics and 42% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the animated movie has a score of 5.2/10.

Where to Watch 'Fixed'?

Fixed is available to stream on Netflix.