bkoganbing Pixel Perfect finds genius science kid creating something that was in the Star Trek - Next Generation future. Ricky Ullman was no doubt channeling his Phil Of The Future character for this endeavor. The science genes come from his father Brett Cullen who is working on holograph technology. Ricky's already created a holograph cat which disappears once it leaves the confines of the holograph projection space and goes into the great outdoors. Ricky's girlfriend Leah Pipes leads an all girl rock band and she writes the band material. But she doesn't have that charisma in putting over the vocals. But our science genius Ullman solves the problem by creating a holographic Britney Spears/Jessica Simpson etc. type lead singer in the nonperson of Spencer Redford.Spencer's character is best compared to the doctor on Star Trek Voyager which is at least 500 years in the future. As you remember Robert Picardo was constantly challenging the limits put on him as a holograph projections. As Spencer develops a self awareness and Leah develops jealousy you can see what problems are created especially after the band becomes a hit.Pixel Perfect though absolutely technologically impossible now does ask some interesting questions on the very meaning of life and creativity. I wish it had not been done by the Disney Studio and had been aimed at a higher audience than what they draw. The Magic Kingdom just isn't equipped for these kind of issues.

aimless-46 "You get to be the dreamer, all I'll ever be is the dream" says Loretta Modern (Spencer Redford) wistfully in the climatic scene of what is perhaps the most lyrical and intellectually ambitious film Disney has ever made. Lurking beneath its technological showcase and tame teen angst storyline, "Pixel Perfect" (2004) contains a rather deep allegorical take on an existential theme. It explores the isolation of someone who gradually realizes that they do not belong in the world. It is allegorical because Loretta really does not belong, she is a holographic rock star created by Roscoe ("Phil of the Future's" Ricky Ullman) through an experimental process his father's has developed. His friend Samantha's band, the Zettabytes, needs a front man (technically a front woman as this is an all-girl group) and Loretta has been assembled from a variety of sources to meet this need. This proves a mixed blessing to Samantha as she quickly becomes extremely jealous of Loretta's popularity and the attention she is getting from her creator. Understandable since Loretta was designed to transcend Samantha's limitations."Tron" (1982) and "Electric Dreams" (1984) are the film's obvious predecessors, and there is even a little bit of HAL from "2001 A Space Odyssey". But what appears to have started it all was the 1967 Star Trek television episode "Metamorphosis" in which a strange energy cloud called "The Companion" merges with the dying Commissioner Hedford (Elinor Donahue) to become human. There are several nice "Tron" - like special effects excursions into the world of bits and bytes; as well as a scene inside Samantha's mind. Like Edgar and HAL, Loretta soon begins to transcend her basic programming and develop human emotions.But Loretta goes somewhere else, into the world of films like "Carnival of Souls" (1962) and "The Incredible Shrinking Man". Taking on the concepts of human alienation, loss of identity, and separation from society. The film's best song "Notice Me" goes to this theme. As it was for a shrinking Scott Carey ("The Incredible Shrinking Man"), for Loretta getting to the outside (getting to feel the rain) is symbolic of no longer being constrained by limitations.The ending was a little too vague and pulls its punches. But what actually occurs is that Loretta gives up her identity to save Samantha. Loretta must subordinate herself to merge with and heal Samantha. The new Samantha appears unchanged but has taken on a lot of what was Loretta. The allegorical resolution is the realization that loss of identity is freedom, that you are not alone because you are a part of something bigger-and this is what Loretta discovers she wants more than anything else-despite being programmed to simply be a performer. Redford's take on Loretta may remind you of the character Tamara Hope played in "Stepsister from the Planet Weird" (2000). Until I checked out the two casts I thought it was the same actress. Things tend to bog down when Loretta is not in a scene. Girls appear to be the primary target audience of this film although boys and adults with active brain cells who are willing slow down long enough to examine its message should be entertained as well.Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.

crlavelock I have a small question for all of you. In the scene in the rain outside the hospital, was Roscoe actually crying? Or were those raindrops on his cheeks? I've always been kind of curious to see if anybody knew, since I've only seen the movie once. I'd like to write a letter to Ricky Ullman and tell him how much I liked the movie, but I'd really like to know before I send it if he was really crying so I don't sound crazy. I really liked that scene, and though I don't really know why, it kind of (cheesily said) moved me. It was really sweet that Roscoe stood by Sam even though she hadn't been very nice to him. Isn't that what every girl wants? A loyal guy friend who really cares about you? Please answer!

loveshiaandtaylor This movie is better then I expected, but I found Sam, played by Leah Pipes character was very annoying and bossy. It also teaches that if you are a jerk towards your friends, they'll still like you, which in most cases isn't true. Other than the annoying characters, the movie was pretty good. The acting was good, but I had to watch it several times to completely understand everything that was going on. The music was pretty good, but the dancing was pitiful and Loretta Modern(Redford) was supposed to be a REALLY GOOD dancer, but I don't consider cart wheels and flip flops dancing. The movie is pretty funny, and the jokes make you think.I believe this movie is okay if you like goofy and unrealistic plots, but this movie is not for a practical thinker. I give this movie 5 out of 10 stars.