'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.
"Knights of Neverland" is another great episode. The conflict entertains and thrills but it's the adorable and touching relationship with Wendy and the wolf, the just as adorable wolf and another strong example of seeing Wendy being level headed and intelligent.
The animation is uneven, the fluidity and finesse are not always there in the drawing of the characters and the colours not always as lively. On the most part though, it's pretty good, love the detail in the backgrounds, the mostly bright colours and the game itself looks as if the animators were having a ball as much as the writers.
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.
Christina Lange and Tim Curry are especially great of the top notch voice acting.
In summary, fine episode. 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.
"Knights of Neverland" is another great episode. The conflict entertains and thrills but it's the adorable and touching relationship with Wendy and the wolf, the just as adorable wolf and another strong example of seeing Wendy being level headed and intelligent.
The animation is uneven, the fluidity and finesse are not always there in the drawing of the characters and the colours not always as lively. On the most part though, it's pretty good, love the detail in the backgrounds, the mostly bright colours and the game itself looks as if the animators were having a ball as much as the writers.
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.
Christina Lange and Tim Curry are especially great of the top notch voice acting.
In summary, fine episode. 9/10 Bethany Cox