Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
Puts the "ick" in science ficktion!
Overview
Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The movie was released during a revival period for Futurama, after its initial cancellation by Fox. It served as a continuation of the series, attempting to deliver storylines and character development that were not fully explored in the original run. The movie format allowed for more ambitious narratives and visual gags than a standard TV episode.
- The humor is classic Futurama, blending absurdity with clever satire and witty dialogue.
- The plot explores complex themes of free will, faith, and the consequences of conformity in a surprisingly engaging way.
- The introduction of Yivo, the giant tentacled being, offers a unique and memorable villain with a bizarre motivation.
- It expands the Futurama universe by introducing new dimensions and exploring the implications of interdimensional travel.
Fun Facts
- The film title is a reference to the expression 'the beast with two backs,' a euphemism for sexual intercourse.
- The ending features a cliffhanger that is resolved in the subsequent Futurama movie, 'Bender's Game.'