“None of this is canon, so just relax.” The Force is definitely with this exceedingly clever spoof in which two universes collide: Star Wars and Phineas and Ferb. The cartoon duo are recast here as moisture farmers who unwittingly become involved in the plot of the Star Wars film that launched the franchise, Episode IV: A New Hope. Other P&F characters also receive Lucasian makeovers. Perry the Platypus sets things in motion by stealing the plans for the Death Star (originally invented, we learn, by P&F series villain Dr. Doofenshmirtz to be a nutcracker…until the Empire stole his plans). Phineas's sister Candace is a Stormtrooper who complains that her potential is being wasted in her role as Darth Vadar's sock-finder. There are very catchy songs and some sly in-jokes (a funny Lion King reference and a goof on the “Who shot first” debate; Star Wars fans know what I'm talkin' about). Not as insider as the Family Guy homages, but certainly a more family-friendly and age-appropriate lampoon, this is fun for fans of both franchises. Extras includes bonus episodes. Recommended. Aud: P. (D. Liebenson)
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
(2014) 164 min. DVD: $19.99. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (avail. from most distributors). SDH captioned. Volume 30, Issue 2
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
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