'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.
"Treasure Hunt" is demonstrative of why 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' is a favourite of mine and has everything that makes the show as great as it is. Regarding the animation, there are some beautiful colours, well drawn characters (showing a pretty nuanced character design for Hook), meticulous and imaginative backgrounds and one is really immersed in the Neverland setting. The 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, never feeling dumbed down for adults or too complicated for children. Everybody's reactions and disbelief at who the pirates have really caught is priceless. Hook has some great lines as always and sounds so sinister when he growls, while Smee taking insults for compliments is always a delight. The story is absorbing and fun with some beautifully written conflict.
Love how all the characters are written, especially Peter, Smee and Hook. Jason Marsden and Tim Curry as ever are the standouts of the uniformly strong voice cast.
In conclusion, a treasure. 10/10 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.
"Treasure Hunt" is demonstrative of why 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' is a favourite of mine and has everything that makes the show as great as it is. Regarding the animation, there are some beautiful colours, well drawn characters (showing a pretty nuanced character design for Hook), meticulous and imaginative backgrounds and one is really immersed in the Neverland setting. The 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, never feeling dumbed down for adults or too complicated for children. Everybody's reactions and disbelief at who the pirates have really caught is priceless. Hook has some great lines as always and sounds so sinister when he growls, while Smee taking insults for compliments is always a delight. The story is absorbing and fun with some beautifully written conflict.
Love how all the characters are written, especially Peter, Smee and Hook. Jason Marsden and Tim Curry as ever are the standouts of the uniformly strong voice cast.
In conclusion, a treasure. 10/10 Bethany Cox