Underdog (2007)

Everybody deserves a second chance, and sometimes the one who seems least likely to succeed turns out to be the hero everyone needed. Frederik Du Chau's "Underdog," a live-action take on the classic animated TV series, begins when a washed-out police beagle is caught in a lab accident caused by mad scientist Dr. Simon Barsinister (Peter Dinklage). The dog emerges with super strength, super speed and the ability to talk, while Barsinister becomes obsessed with revenge and dreams of using the dog's DNA to take over Capital City. The pup, soon named Shoeshine (voiced by Jason Lee), is adopted by Dan (Jim Belushi), a former cop turned security guard, who hopes a pet will help him reconnect with his teenage son, Jack (Alex Neuberger). What follows is the usual puppy mayhem around the house, multiplied many times over by Shoeshine's incredible powers. Jack thinks his new friend should use his gifts to help people, while Shoeshine just wants to be a regular dog. Meanwhile, Barsinister and his henchman Cad (Patrick Warburton) wreak havoc across the city, drawing in Jack's dad, his classmate Molly (Taylor Momsen) and her spaniel, Polly (voiced by Amy Adams). Taking on the caped identity of Underdog, Shoeshine quickly becomes a beloved superhero, but it will take teamwork from Jack, Dan, Molly and Polly to stop Barsinister and save the city. It's lighthearted, entertaining fun for the whole family.