Ultimate Wil
The film is set in the thriving village of Malaria, whose economy is based almost exclusively on agriculture. When a mysterious change in climate causes Malaria's crops to wilt, the people are impoverished, allowing the newly-risen leader styling himself "King Malbert" (Jay Leno) to propose a new economy based on the creation of increasingly sophisticated, bizarre, monstrous, terrifying inventions, an idea that soon becomes the community's cultural core. Thereafter the inventors of frightening machines, who are known as "Evil Scientists", become the ruling class and are depicted overall as commanding, arrogant figures. Those born with a hunch on the back (an evidently common deformity) are forced to become laboratory assistants nicknamed "Igor", who are treated as an oppressed lower class and often thought stupid by the Evil Scientists who employ them. The protagonist of the film is an Igor (John Cusack) who is scientifically intelligent, despite being shunned by his own master, Doctor Glickenstein (John Cleese). This Igor brings a cynical rabbit named Scamper (Steve Buscemi) back to life from death and has made him immortal, much to Scamper's chagrin. Igor also transplants a human brain into a life-support robot, which is thereafter nicknamed 'Brain' (Sean Hayes), jokingly refered as "Brian" due to a spelling error on the jar.
As the film progresses, Doctor Glickenstein (John Cleese) invents a rocket to demonstrate his skill at the annual Evil Scientists' Fair, but dies when the rocket malfunctions. Taking a chance to reveal his own powers, the protagonist Igor decides to participate in the Fair himself. He therefore assembles a huge, monstrous being from human tissue. When he brings her to life, Igor discovers, contrary to his expectations and the norms of Malaria, that the giant is gentle, polite, and affectionate. When Igor explains his expectations of her, the giant (Molly Shannon) mispronounces the word "evil" and converts it to "Eva", which becomes her name. Igor surmises that the 'Evil Bone' (her version of a component that presumably bestows malice on any invention) had not activated properly, and therefore brings Eva to the "Brain-Wash" to correct this by having her watch violent acts on television. As she watches, a mishap on Brain's part causes Eva to adapt the personality of a kind-hearted Hollywood actress. Igor uses this to his advantage by telling her that the Fair is an audition for the role of Annie, convincing her to co-operate with him. While preparing for her role, Eva becomes close friends with Igor and supports him in his goal of defying convention.
Meanwhile, a prosperous, ambitious Evil Scientist named Doctor Schadenfreude (Eddie Izzard) is at odds with the King, whose respect he has not earned despite having won seventeen of the annual contests. Upon learning of Eva's existence, he attempts to plagiarize her, but is unsuccessful. Eventually, Igor comes to believe that his affections toward Eva have overshadowed his intentions and tries to overcome this factor, which he perceives as a disadvantage. Not long after, Doctor Glickenstein's former assistant Heidi pays them a visit. When Eva inquires into the reason for this, Heidi admits she has become enamoured of Igor during his self-transformation, and adds a comment that puts Eva's self-esteem in doubt. During the night before the Fair, Eva sees Igor sharing a kiss with Heidi, who is later revealed to be Doctor Schadenfreude's girlfriend Jaclyn (Jennifer Coolidge) in disguise (she can change into thirteen different women, including Heidi, through the use of special pills Schadenfreude stole). Igor is subsequently exposed and arrested by the King, who throws Igor into the shaft designated an "Igor Disposal". Eva is then approached by Doctor Schadenfreude, who persuades her to work for himself. He then activates her 'Evil Bone' by coercing her into committing an act of violence against him, which apparently by unlocking potential malice transforms her into a growling monster.
Scamper and Brain follow Igor into the Disposal and free him. All three rush toward the Fair to save Eva. While searching for a means of approach, Igor discovers that the climate's change over Malaria is caused and sustained by a machine implied to have been created by King Malbert. This suggests that Malbert himself caused the changes on purpose to assume the role of leader and re-organize the society according to his plans. Having discovered this, Igor rushes into the arena where all mobile inventions are fighting, including a deranged Eva, and tells Eva that potential for evil (represented by the 'Evil Bone') exists in all beings, but that each being may choose to disobey it. Hearing this, Eva regains her former demeanor and reconciles with Igor. Scamper and Brain, meanwhile, deactivate the weather-manipulation machine, allowing the climate to return to its temperate character, and drop the device onto King Malbert, killing him. For his heroism, Igor is soon dubbed the new king. Doctor Schadenfreude takes the throne for a brief few minutes, but is stripped of his occupation and respect. The Fair is changed to an annual musical theater showcase, with Eva as the centerpiece of the first event, while all of Igor's former colleagues become equals to their erstwhile masters.
Anybody see Igor yet?
As the film progresses, Doctor Glickenstein (John Cleese) invents a rocket to demonstrate his skill at the annual Evil Scientists' Fair, but dies when the rocket malfunctions. Taking a chance to reveal his own powers, the protagonist Igor decides to participate in the Fair himself. He therefore assembles a huge, monstrous being from human tissue. When he brings her to life, Igor discovers, contrary to his expectations and the norms of Malaria, that the giant is gentle, polite, and affectionate. When Igor explains his expectations of her, the giant (Molly Shannon) mispronounces the word "evil" and converts it to "Eva", which becomes her name. Igor surmises that the 'Evil Bone' (her version of a component that presumably bestows malice on any invention) had not activated properly, and therefore brings Eva to the "Brain-Wash" to correct this by having her watch violent acts on television. As she watches, a mishap on Brain's part causes Eva to adapt the personality of a kind-hearted Hollywood actress. Igor uses this to his advantage by telling her that the Fair is an audition for the role of Annie, convincing her to co-operate with him. While preparing for her role, Eva becomes close friends with Igor and supports him in his goal of defying convention.
Meanwhile, a prosperous, ambitious Evil Scientist named Doctor Schadenfreude (Eddie Izzard) is at odds with the King, whose respect he has not earned despite having won seventeen of the annual contests. Upon learning of Eva's existence, he attempts to plagiarize her, but is unsuccessful. Eventually, Igor comes to believe that his affections toward Eva have overshadowed his intentions and tries to overcome this factor, which he perceives as a disadvantage. Not long after, Doctor Glickenstein's former assistant Heidi pays them a visit. When Eva inquires into the reason for this, Heidi admits she has become enamoured of Igor during his self-transformation, and adds a comment that puts Eva's self-esteem in doubt. During the night before the Fair, Eva sees Igor sharing a kiss with Heidi, who is later revealed to be Doctor Schadenfreude's girlfriend Jaclyn (Jennifer Coolidge) in disguise (she can change into thirteen different women, including Heidi, through the use of special pills Schadenfreude stole). Igor is subsequently exposed and arrested by the King, who throws Igor into the shaft designated an "Igor Disposal". Eva is then approached by Doctor Schadenfreude, who persuades her to work for himself. He then activates her 'Evil Bone' by coercing her into committing an act of violence against him, which apparently by unlocking potential malice transforms her into a growling monster.
Scamper and Brain follow Igor into the Disposal and free him. All three rush toward the Fair to save Eva. While searching for a means of approach, Igor discovers that the climate's change over Malaria is caused and sustained by a machine implied to have been created by King Malbert. This suggests that Malbert himself caused the changes on purpose to assume the role of leader and re-organize the society according to his plans. Having discovered this, Igor rushes into the arena where all mobile inventions are fighting, including a deranged Eva, and tells Eva that potential for evil (represented by the 'Evil Bone') exists in all beings, but that each being may choose to disobey it. Hearing this, Eva regains her former demeanor and reconciles with Igor. Scamper and Brain, meanwhile, deactivate the weather-manipulation machine, allowing the climate to return to its temperate character, and drop the device onto King Malbert, killing him. For his heroism, Igor is soon dubbed the new king. Doctor Schadenfreude takes the throne for a brief few minutes, but is stripped of his occupation and respect. The Fair is changed to an annual musical theater showcase, with Eva as the centerpiece of the first event, while all of Igor's former colleagues become equals to their erstwhile masters.
Anybody see Igor yet?