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In the realm of adult-oriented animation, Genndy Tartakovsky's latest project, 'Fixed' (2025), stands out as a unique and humorous exploration of change and companionship. The film, streaming on Netflix, follows the story of Bull, a mutt bulldog, as he embarks on a wild, debaucherous last night adventure before his scheduled neutering.
Conceived in 2009 and developed in 2018, 'Fixed' marks Sony Pictures Animation’s first foray into adult animated and traditionally animated features. The story and characters draw inspiration from Tartakovsky’s own group of friends, combining raunchy humor and heartfelt moments in a stylistic 2D animation that emphasizes comedic timing and energetic character performances.
The plot revolves around Bull’s frantic attempts to enjoy his "last hurrah" before neutering, leading to comedic scenarios fueled by his un-neutered state and complicated feelings. Despite its adult humor and some raunchy content, the film revolves around Bull’s emotional journey and friendships, making the comedy both raucous and relatable.
The voice cast for 'Fixed' includes Adam DeVine as Bull, Idris Elba, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, and Maya Rudolph. DeVine's delivery of Bull's crass dialogue is downright hysterical, while Elba's performance adds a layer of depth to the film's mature themes.
'Fixed' was initially a broader animal road trip comedy named 'Buds', but Tartakovsky decided to focus on Bull's personal journey and the core friendship dynamic, which has been part of the project since its conception. The film's blend of brazen crassness and surprising sweetness is noteworthy, creating a balance that resonates with audiences.
While the film is aimed at older audiences and features visible testicles and buttholes in its animation, it's important to note that the existence of such depictions in other animated films has been a topic of discussion. In 2020, fans of Tom Hooper's Cats movie started a movement to release a version of the film, known as the "butthole cut," which would display the cats' CGI buttholes. Members of the Cats VFX team confirmed the existence of this cut in anonymous interviews, but the butthole cut remains unreleased.
Tartakovsky's 'Fixed' is a testament to the power of animation in exploring mature themes and emotions, wrapped in a humorous package that appeals to a wide audience. As Bull navigates his impending life change, viewers will find themselves laughing, cringing, and cheering for the lovable mutt bulldog."
- You can watch the adult-oriented animation, 'Fixed' (2025), on Netflix, a streaming service owned by Google.
- Unlike the deleted 'butthole cut' of Tom Hooper's 'Cats' movie, 'Fixed' maintains a blend of brazen crassness and sweetness, striking a balance that resonates with audiences.
- Tartakovsky's latest project, 'Fixed', showcases Sony Pictures Animation’s exploration into adult animated and traditionally animated features, using 2D animation and comedic timing.
- The voices of several popular actors, such as Adam DeVine, Idris Elba, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, and Maya Rudolph, bring humor and heart to the characters in 'Fixed', a unique entertainment piece available on the internet, including YouTube and Instagram.
