Excellent but underrated film

Don't Believe the Hype

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

The story of Ben Tennyson, a typical kid who becomes very atypical after he discovers the Omnitrix, a mysterious alien device with the power to transform the wearer into ten different alien species. Ben 10 was once an obsession for me especially some of the Aliens such as Four Arms and Diamondhead, the PS2 game was also great for the time being and above all i loved collecting those stickers when i was younger. The Animation is Excellent and somehow Tara Strong does an excellent job voicing a little boy. Overall this is a show that even just thinking about it makes me glad that i spend all those time and effort back then and it's sad seeing it being butchered to death with that horrible Reboot.

The original Ben 10 series is one of the better Cartoon Network shows I can remember from recent years. In fact, its end coincided with the end of a glorious era of adventure-oriented animated shows that were smartly written and could be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. To summarize everything in two sentences, Ben 10 tells the story of a ten-year-old boy whose boring summer vacation with his grandpa and his cousin takes an exciting turn when he -- not quite by sheer luck -- gets his hands on the most powerful device in the universe, The Omnitrix. He now has the dream prize of every narcissistic bad guy out there and that's not a good thing, to put it mildly.Where to start the praise from? I guess the animation art isn't too bad; it is great, as a matter of fact. The colors aren't too bright but of the right measure, and the scenery in the background always has a realistic feel which befittingly captures the vivid imagination of its talented writers. It's not too conspicuous but that's a good thing. An integral facet of every episode, it can be safely said.As for the main characters, all of them are likable as well as relatable. Ben reminds the viewer of a more mischievous incarnation of their childhood self: a not-so-typical good-hearted douche bag with a penchant for adventures which at his age is understandable. Max is the perfect blend of a strict but caring grandpa who treasures whatever little time he gets to spend with his grandchildren. The man is dignity and warmth personified. Ben's cousin sister, Gwen, is a little obnoxious (I won't sugarcoat it) but as the show progresses you tend to start acknowledging her complementary role -- accepting her nerdy but interesting ways.I absolutely love the villains, most of whom are given their own menacing angles and evil motivations. Vilgax, Enoch, Zombozo, Dr. Animo, Kevin -- all made invaluable contributions to the charged, tense atmosphere of the show. Hey, the hero is only as good as the villains he's up against and Ben 10 comprehends this as well as anything.This review would probably feel incomplete if I didn't give a description of the very thing that's the root of this see-saw battle: the darn watch. The Omnitrix operates by attaching itself to the holder's DNA who can then morph into any available alien of his choice. Each alien has a unique ability, and it's said that the Omnitrix in total control can unleash an army strong enough to conquer the whole universe. Talk about the very definition of a crippling responsibility. The existence of extraterrestrial beings has always been a fascinating subject of discussion for me and maybe that's why I find the concept of Ben 10 engrossing.Aside from the aspects I've mentioned, the show expertly examines simple but relevant themes of good vs evil, being there for your family, and respecting the perpetual and inexplicable powers of the the earth and the universe. With the advent of technology and the increasing cockiness of the human race, such issues are more important now than ever before. That's exactly why I feel that Ben's (man) judicious use of the powerful Omnitrix (technology) in the show is a truly commendable example to its viewers. The dark themes are presented in a palatable way. For instance, the masterful episode "The Last Laugh" is about confronting your inner fears/demons (do not miss this one, by the way).Ben 10 also has fantastic voice acting. You can expect nothing but the highest level of quality from Tara Strong and co.For me at least the Ben 10 series ended with Ben still a kid. The way I see it, the new series with a teenage Ben simply isn't the same; it just isn't. The great action sequences, witty dialog, and clever storytelling are a Ben 10 trademark and Alien Force has none of the exuberance that made Ben 10 awesome in the first place. All good things come to an end, I guess, but at least I'll always have those fond memories in my heart. You rule, Ben!

Why do so many people love this show. But by the way the first time i saw show i think it was good but the problem is, I never liked that showThe main characters are annoying, The American cartoon sound effects are useless, the Comedy is not Funny, the Jokes aren't Funny, The story was not interesting And if i watch any bad episode of that show, i feel like watching a bad episode of Pokemon or watching a bad episode of Jackie Chan AdventuresBut the animation and the Theme Song was alrightBut its alright to watch that show during your childhood/if you're a Kid But now it's boring, lame, hard to watch, not funny and one of the cartoons thats cause the downfall of the English dubs of Dragon Ball ZWant a good show that you could watch with your young siblings or kids? Go Watch Digimon or Pokemon or avatar the last airbender or Batman or Power Rangers or The Simpsons instead

My little brother and I have watched it from, like, the 1st episode onward. I'm 15, a girl, and in high school, and I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! The humans, while their drawing is a bit flawed, are very good. I was a little skeptic about the "two kids, a old dude, and a magic watch" deal, but my brother wouldn't let me have the clicker and I didn't want to go downstairs to watch SpongeBob (our basement's COLD, man), so i sat on my butt and watched. WOW were my original skepticisms misplaced!The alien designs are incredible (Wild Mutt, Heatblast, and Upgrade to name a few). The evil aliens are pretty awesome too...Vilgax (or however you spell it can) survive jut about ANYTHING!!! Some of my fellow commenters on this show have pointed out the unlikelyhood of an evil alien/human/wizard being in every single place they go. Weeell, I noticed that myself, and I have a few theories on that topic: 1)The bad guys/aliens are following them. 2)The bad guys/aliens are following the Omnitrix's signal (maybe it leaves some kind of radiation footprint whenever Ben uses it that makes it trackable, I dunno!). 3)The grandfather fights evil paranormals, so maybe HE'S tracking the bad guys, not the other way around. 4)Weird things happen everyday around the world, maybe it's just chance! I've seen a UFO, buildings are haunted, Nessie's been sighted (if they do an episode at Loch Ness, THAT I'd like to see. Or maybe Lake Champlain.). And 5)THEY HAVE TO HAVE A BAD GUY THERE OR NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN, THE SHOW WOULD GET CANCELLED, AND THEY'D REPLACE IT WITH DORA THE EXPLORER! Bottom Line: Give this show a chance. The voices suit the characters (Tara Strong, you ROCK). The aliens are cool. The villains are freaky. There are some awesome gadgets. Grandpa, Gwen and Ben make a kick-ass team. Just sit and watch one full episode; you might be surprised.