'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.
"The Hook and the Hat" is for me up in the top end of 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' and among the special ones. Everything that makes 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' a favourite of mine is present here. Would have liked a little bit more of Hook, but there is very good reason as to why he isn't quite as prominent as in other episodes and everything was done so well that that doesn't matter.
Animation is vibrant and detailed, the characters drawn with smoothness and nuance. There are a few mildly choppy moments but over-lookable.
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. The story is a lot of fun and everything with the hat and the character interaction is used to full advantage. The numerous references to the book are a delight.
Every character as ever is well written, loved the pirate crew especially where you see even more of their personalities come out. Particularly love Mullins. Likewise with the Lost Boys and Peter has strengths and flaws, like how Barrie wrote him. The voice acting is as great as ever.
Overall, one of the show's best. 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.
"The Hook and the Hat" is for me up in the top end of 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' and among the special ones. Everything that makes 'Peter Pan and the Pirates' a favourite of mine is present here. Would have liked a little bit more of Hook, but there is very good reason as to why he isn't quite as prominent as in other episodes and everything was done so well that that doesn't matter.
Animation is vibrant and detailed, the characters drawn with smoothness and nuance. There are a few mildly choppy moments but over-lookable.
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. The story is a lot of fun and everything with the hat and the character interaction is used to full advantage. The numerous references to the book are a delight.
Every character as ever is well written, loved the pirate crew especially where you see even more of their personalities come out. Particularly love Mullins. Likewise with the Lost Boys and Peter has strengths and flaws, like how Barrie wrote him. The voice acting is as great as ever.
Overall, one of the show's best. 10/10 Bethany Cox