The 2 Bobs

"they may not be players...but they invented the game."

2009 1h 26m EN

Comedy

Synopsis

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Just as they finish their groundbreaking violent video-game masterpiece, the gaming legends known as The 2 Bobs discover that their precious software has been stolen, and with it, their livelihoods, genius reputations, everything they own.

“they may not be players...but they invented the game.”

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Cast

Devin Ratray
Horizontal Bob
Tyler Francavilla
Vertical Bob
Mika Boorem
Skull Muncher
Leonardo Nam
The Dark Prince
Cody Kasch
Doofus
Tamara Jolaine
Jane Ann
Evelyn Hurley
Jane Ellen
Jay Chandrasekhar
Spam King

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tim McCanlies
Writers: Tim McCanlies
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tim McCanlies, shot by PJ Raval. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kazimir Boyle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mark Coffey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Devin Ratray and Tyler Francavilla and Mika Boorem carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "they may not be players...but they invented the game.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tim McCanlies directs. PJ Raval behind the camera. Kazimir Boyle scores. Mark Coffey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Tim McCanlies, shot by PJ Raval. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Kazimir Boyle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Mark Coffey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Devin Ratray and Tyler Francavilla and Mika Boorem carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "they may not be players...but they invented the game.".
9IMDB entry: tt1217305 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.