The action and tight scripting make for compelling viewing for kids and adults alike. A faithful and intelligent update of the characters of the original cult TV series these 3d animated adventures are a pleasure to watch.
Fans of the original series may find some of the character updates surprising. Lieutenent Green is now a woman and Captain Blue is a bit of a jock these days. Captain Scarlet has lost his "Cary Grant" accent but still retains a "mid-atlantic" tone. The Captain Scarlet character is actually subtly updated by the third episode and has the more rugged handsome look of the original.
The voice artists do a great job of putting some real feeling into the stories and the motion capture enhanced animation lends dynamic life-like movement to the animated characters.
Hightly recommended... what a shame that production has ceased after just two seasons. Another great Gerry Anderson production that bit the dust too early.
Fans of the original series may find some of the character updates surprising. Lieutenent Green is now a woman and Captain Blue is a bit of a jock these days. Captain Scarlet has lost his "Cary Grant" accent but still retains a "mid-atlantic" tone. The Captain Scarlet character is actually subtly updated by the third episode and has the more rugged handsome look of the original.
The voice artists do a great job of putting some real feeling into the stories and the motion capture enhanced animation lends dynamic life-like movement to the animated characters.
Hightly recommended... what a shame that production has ceased after just two seasons. Another great Gerry Anderson production that bit the dust too early.