Wednesday star unrecognisable in Netflix's raunchy new adult comedy

Daily Mirror

5 days ago

It comes from the maker of some of your favourite childhood shows
A star of hit series Wednesday is unrecognisable in Netflix's raunchy new adult comedy.
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Fixed is now available exclusively on the streaming platform from today (August 13). It features an all-star cast but fans will not be able to spot the famous faces from their usual looks.
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That is because the new release is an animated movie unlike almost anything you've probably seen before. However there are plenty of voices that will be familiar to viewers.
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Not only that but the art style will be familiar to many who grew up on Cartoon Network. That is because the film comes from the mind of visionary writer and director Genndy Tartakovsky. Considered by many as a legend in the animation industry, he also created Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Primal.
Tartakovsky also wrote for The Powerpuff Girls and Star Wars: Clone Wars series. He is also behind all the Hotel Transylvania movies, while also voicing the role of Blobby since the third instalment in 2018.
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Fixed follows the story of Bull, an average, all-around good dog who discovers he's going to be neutered in the morning. As the gravity of this life-altering event sets in, Bull realises he needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours with his balls. What could go wrong?
The stellar voice cast is led by Pitch Perfect and The Righteous Gemstones star Adam Devine, who plays Bull. He is joined by Idris Elba, playing Rocco and Agatha All Along actress Kathryn Hahn as Honey.
Saturday Night Live alum Bobby Moynihan plays Lucky while Fred Armisen, recognisable for playing Uncle Fester in Netflix's Wednesday series takes on the part of Fetch. For those who still can't tell who he is, that is the dog with glasses.
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It's been a long time coming for the film to be released. Initially it was cancelled by Warner Bros as part of their cost saving measures and Netflix passed on it in 2024. A year later and its now streaming.
When asked what they would have done if the movie had never been released, star Devine joked: "I would burn Hollywood to the ground. I would have retired, I would have moved back to Omaha, Nebraska and become a real estate agent. That was my back-up plan, but I do think I would have been a great real estate agent."
Now that the film is finally out, reviews are starting to be published online. While early reactions were mostly positive, critical reception has turned out mostly mixed.
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At the time of writing, it holds a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. There is praise for the voice acting and animation style but ultimately, many are put off by the explicit nature of the film.
One critic claimed: "Fitfully funny and laudable for its veneration of classic animation styles. But Genndy Tartakovsky's latest film mostly corners the market (and marks the corner) on every obvious punchline about neutered dogs & too rarely reaches for laughs beyond them."
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Another added: "What is the Purpose of this film? Sure it has a funny concept... but after the first 20 minutes it gets old sadly... I just wanted more from this. Surely an Homage to old school animation but its missing the charm."
However there are others who recommend viewing it, albeit just to see it exists. One review stated: "What Tartakovsky delivers with the shackles off is enough of a reason to support this absurdly vulgar animated film. Netflix has saved a movie that needs to be seen to be believed."
Someone else claimed: "It's clear that Fixed is, very much, a movie that is not for everyone. But those who do get on its particular wavelength will be rewarded by one of the most original and surprising animated features of the past few years."