Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy

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Has anyone from the forums watched this movie, yet? I absolutely LOVED it!

If you haven't seen it, here's a couple of details about it:

Originally aired: Friday September 16, 2005 on Nickelodeon

Writer: Steve Marmel, Marty Isenberg, Sib Ventress
Director: Kevin Petrilak, Wincat Alcala, Butch Hartman
Story: Steve Marmel
All Guest Stars: Kevin Michael Richardson (Skulker) , Cree Summer (Valerie), David Carradine (Clock Work), Rob Paulsen (Technus/The Box Ghost), Tara Strong (Ember/Nasty Burger Employee), Dee Bradley Baker (Irving/Observant 1.2/Guy), Phil Morris (Damon/Observant 1.3), Michael Dorn (Fright Knight), Martin Mull (Vlad), Kath Soucie (Box Lunch), Eric Roberts (Dark Danny)
Production Code: 998


It's time for Danny and his classmates to take their Career Aptitude Test (C.A.T.), and Danny is freaking out. He's been so busy hunting ghosts that he hasn't had any time to study or think about his future. But, far in the distant reaches of the Ghost Zone, a pair of beings called the Observants have been keeping an eye on Danny's future for him, and they don't like what they see. Danny's decision to cheat on the test causes a tragic chain reaction that spells doom for all of Amity Park. Now, they are sending a ghost named Clock Work, who has the power to control time, to do anything it takes to stop Danny from heading down the path that will ultimately cause him to renounce his humanity and turn into the evil Dan Phantom. Can Danny, with the help of Sam, Tucker, Jazz, and a new power, prevent the inevitable and change his future? Or, will the evil Dan Phantom find a way to travel ten years back in time to insure that a tragedy occurs that hurts 14-year-old Danny Fenton so deeply that his only choice will be to turn to the dark side, forever?

Movie Illusions:

Observants: Appearance
The Observants seem to be based on the Watchers from the Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer comics and animated shows. Both observe the Earth and are forbidden to interfere with anything. Also note the similarities in names.

Future Amity Park: Appearance
Future Amity Park looks a lot like the Star Wars city/planet of Corisant -- especially the sky highways that look identicle to Corisant's. Also, creator Butch Hartman is a big Star Wars fan, so it's possible that future Amity Park was directly based on Corisant.

Mr. Lancer: Fast Food Nation!
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal is a book that was written by by Eric Schlosser in 2001. It examines the fast food industry in the United States and explains how the increasing dominance of fast food and the whole industry supporting it, have led to a number of changes in American society. He argues that companies involved in the fast food industry have used their political influence to increase their own profits at the expense of the health of the nation and the social conditions of its workers. Also, Mr. Lancer exclaimed the title of this book when he was at Nasty Burger, a fast food restaurant.

Mr. Lancer: (To Nasty Burger customers) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance! Run!
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values is a book written by Robert M. Pirsig in 1974. It discusses about a journey across the United States, punctuated by numerous philosophical discussions referred to as “chautauquas.” This book is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the bestseller that was rejected by the greatest number of potential publishers, 121.

Dark Danny: (To Maddie and Jack) Hello? Danny Fenton, Danny Phantom. Ever notice the similarity? Jazz did.
This seems to be a reference to how nobody was able to figure out that Clark Kent was actually Superman, despite how obvious it was. Clark and Superman look very similar in appearance, most notably in terms of face, hairstyle, height, and body structure; just like how Danny Fenton and Danny Phantom look the same. Like Danny, Clark does not wear a mask when he is super hero mode, which causes the citizens of Metropolis to conclude that Superman could not possibly have a secret identity because if he did, he would wear a mask to hide his face, like Batman. This seems to be somewhat similar to how Jack and Maddie believe that humans cannot have ghost powers, because they believe that a ghost cannot be in any way human and a human cannot in any way be a ghost. To them, it’s ridiculous to believe that ghosts would be capable of having secret human identities, especially Danny Phantom, since he does not wear a type of mask. In addition, Superman is perceived by the public as heroic, brave, confident, and manly, while Clark Kent is shy, clumsy, and wimpy; which added more to the dismissal of the idea that Clark Kent is Superman. This is very similar to how some people (like Paulina) perceive Danny Phantom, as confident, heroic, brave, and manly, while Danny Fenton is perceived as clumsy, shy, and wimpy.

Movie Notes:

Tucker hugs Danny for the second time. The first time was in “One of a Kind.”

Before they were killed, Jack, Maddie, and Mr. Lancer all learned that Danny Fenton and Danny Phantom were one in the same. In addition, they, along with Sam and Tucker, learned that Jazz knew his secret. However, Danny changes the past before that occurs, so none of them learn the secret in the main timeline.

Jazz reveals that she has learned three main lessons in life, but we only hear two: "study hard" and "do your best."

Apparently, it is possible for ghosts to become permanently paralyzed, since Johnny 13 was crippled in the future.

Movie Qoutes(My personal favorites):

Observant 1.2: (After Danny discovers the C.A.T. test answers) Destroy him now, Clockwork.
Clock Work: I know what I'm doing. (Floats over to a screen with a picture of Skulktech 9.9 on it) We put the answers to the test in his hands, and he made the wrong decision.
(Screen shows Danny, Sam, and Tucker in front of the Nasty Burger; zooms into the vat of nasty sauce being heated by the grill; Clockwork pushes button on his staff; screen switches to Danny fighting Skulktech, then fighting Dan Phantom, then Fenton Works about to fall on Tucker & Sam, then Jack, Maddie, Jazz, Mr. Lancer, Sam, and Tucker strapped to the vat of nasty sauce, then, finally, a huge explosion appears)
Danny: (On the screen) Noooo!!!
Clock Work: His future is sealed.

Future Valerie: Sam, Tucker? It's not possible! This is a trick! You can't be alive!
Tucker: Wait. Not alive? That's our future? I'm definitely not taking the C.A.T.!
Future Valerie: (To Sam) The C.A.T. That's the last time I saw you alive. The big explosion at the Nasty Burger, you, Tucker, Danny's family. (To Danny) And it was alll your fault!(Wave of energy hits Valerie)
Dan Phantom: Actually that was me, (To Danny) and you, eventually.

Sam: Danny, you made it back! (Hugs Danny)
Tucker: Did you beat that evil, jerky, pusspack alternative version of yourself?
(Danny's eyes flash from blue to red and back)
Dan Phantom: (Using the illusion of young Danny Fenton) Always with the quips. In my weaker moment, I sometimes miss your droll sense of humor.
Tucker: I'm sorry?
Dan Phantom: I'm just kidding! I had you going there for a second, didn't I? I beat my older self quite easily.