'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.
"Immortal Pan" to me is towards the best 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' episodes. It has an imaginative concept and Barrie fans will be in heaven with the recognisable quotes and little things/details.
When it comes to the animation, it is one of the better-looking episodes. Very colourful and with richly detailed backgrounds and the drawing smoothness and fluidity is here.
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 compelling, lively in pace and no less than great fun with a good deal of tension in the second half.
Love all the characters as usual and they are all utilised wonderfully with well-rounded personalities. The pirates and Tinker Bell are very well done and even more so Hook.
As ever, the voice acting is without issues. It may be repetitive of me to keep praising Tim Curry, but he really is fantastic as Hook, the writing for him is so juicy and Curry sinks his teeth into a character he was born to voice.
Overall, wonderful. 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.
"Immortal Pan" to me is towards the best 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' episodes. It has an imaginative concept and Barrie fans will be in heaven with the recognisable quotes and little things/details.
When it comes to the animation, it is one of the better-looking episodes. Very colourful and with richly detailed backgrounds and the drawing smoothness and fluidity is here.
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 compelling, lively in pace and no less than great fun with a good deal of tension in the second half.
Love all the characters as usual and they are all utilised wonderfully with well-rounded personalities. The pirates and Tinker Bell are very well done and even more so Hook.
As ever, the voice acting is without issues. It may be repetitive of me to keep praising Tim Curry, but he really is fantastic as Hook, the writing for him is so juicy and Curry sinks his teeth into a character he was born to voice.
Overall, wonderful. 10/10 Bethany Cox