'Peter Pan and the Pirates' very quickly not only became one of my favourite animated shows but also one of my favourites ever. Of all the adaptations of 'Peter Pan', it's also my personal favourite.
All the characters are not only interesting but remarkably complex, especially Hook, even when not looking like Barrie's Hook all the character traits of the character are fully explored and expanded upon. The show is advantaged furthermore by good animation (with some exceptions here and there). Great music particularly the theme tune, one of the best of any animated 90s show. Remarkably good writing that had real maturity and a wide range of emotions rare in animated shows today. Gripping and imaginative stories that maintain the spirit of Barrie's source material while expanding on the themes, events and characterisation. And really excellent voice acting, for one of the most talented voice actors in the business and near-unequalled in villain roles Captain Hook contains some of the best work Tim Curry has ever done.
It was really lovely to see Tootles in a bigger role than he usually has, generally he is not one of the more interesting Lost Boys and he doesn't get as much exposure. The episode does a lovely job in this objective, and is a fine episode in its own right. It's anchored by the relationship between Tootles and the whale, so it was essential that that was handled right. And it was and more, being both poignant and adorable with a sweet coda after a pretty intense climax by 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' standards, complete with Hook in full Captain Ahab mode.
The animation is not perfect, a lack of finesse and smoothness (especially at the start), but leans towards the pretty good-ish once one gets past the opening. It is very vibrant in colour and rich in detail.
Music is a great mix of lively, haunting and lush, the theme tune immediately sticks in one's head and never leaves it.
Writing is as mature, intelligent and emotionally complex as one would expect with also some funny moments. The story is gripping with lots of entertainment and tension in the character interplay and the conflict is thrilling.
Love all the characters as usual and they are all utilised wonderfully with well-rounded personalities. Hook is very menacing and entertaining here, but Tootles, the whale and their chemistry are the standouts.
Voice acting is without complaint, can never get enough of Tim Curry's Hook.
Overall, fine episode that deserves a lot of credit for making Tootles more interesting and giving him a bigger role. 9/10 Bethany Cox
All the characters are not only interesting but remarkably complex, especially Hook, even when not looking like Barrie's Hook all the character traits of the character are fully explored and expanded upon. The show is advantaged furthermore by good animation (with some exceptions here and there). Great music particularly the theme tune, one of the best of any animated 90s show. Remarkably good writing that had real maturity and a wide range of emotions rare in animated shows today. Gripping and imaginative stories that maintain the spirit of Barrie's source material while expanding on the themes, events and characterisation. And really excellent voice acting, for one of the most talented voice actors in the business and near-unequalled in villain roles Captain Hook contains some of the best work Tim Curry has ever done.
It was really lovely to see Tootles in a bigger role than he usually has, generally he is not one of the more interesting Lost Boys and he doesn't get as much exposure. The episode does a lovely job in this objective, and is a fine episode in its own right. It's anchored by the relationship between Tootles and the whale, so it was essential that that was handled right. And it was and more, being both poignant and adorable with a sweet coda after a pretty intense climax by 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' standards, complete with Hook in full Captain Ahab mode.
The animation is not perfect, a lack of finesse and smoothness (especially at the start), but leans towards the pretty good-ish once one gets past the opening. It is very vibrant in colour and rich in detail.
Music is a great mix of lively, haunting and lush, the theme tune immediately sticks in one's head and never leaves it.
Writing is as mature, intelligent and emotionally complex as one would expect with also some funny moments. The story is gripping with lots of entertainment and tension in the character interplay and the conflict is thrilling.
Love all the characters as usual and they are all utilised wonderfully with well-rounded personalities. Hook is very menacing and entertaining here, but Tootles, the whale and their chemistry are the standouts.
Voice acting is without complaint, can never get enough of Tim Curry's Hook.
Overall, fine episode that deserves a lot of credit for making Tootles more interesting and giving him a bigger role. 9/10 Bethany Cox