'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 Dream" is another fine episode. The animation is good, especially in Michael's dream sequences, the beginning one being quite nightmarish. 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. There is some funny humour and also Hook's antagonism against Peter and the Darlings poses a genuine threat. The story draws one right in and never lets go, everything with Michael adding intrigue to the episode rather than bogging the pace down or confusing the storytelling. One also has to admire Hook's athleticism and strength here when he saves himself and the rest of the pirates. The characters have both flaws and strengths, nothing one-dimensional here and the chemistry and conflicts are so well written.
Love that Peter is portrayed with a mix of likable traits and less likable ones. With the pirates, there is much more to them than just one personality. The Darlings never become too cloying (Michael comes close but the episode and the show generally just about avoids making it overt). The episode also shows perfectly why Hook is my favourite character and everything that makes him so interesting. Can't fault the voice acting, Jason Marsden and especially Tim Curry being the standouts.
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.
"The Dream" is another fine episode. The animation is good, especially in Michael's dream sequences, the beginning one being quite nightmarish. 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. There is some funny humour and also Hook's antagonism against Peter and the Darlings poses a genuine threat. The story draws one right in and never lets go, everything with Michael adding intrigue to the episode rather than bogging the pace down or confusing the storytelling. One also has to admire Hook's athleticism and strength here when he saves himself and the rest of the pirates. The characters have both flaws and strengths, nothing one-dimensional here and the chemistry and conflicts are so well written.
Love that Peter is portrayed with a mix of likable traits and less likable ones. With the pirates, there is much more to them than just one personality. The Darlings never become too cloying (Michael comes close but the episode and the show generally just about avoids making it overt). The episode also shows perfectly why Hook is my favourite character and everything that makes him so interesting. Can't fault the voice acting, Jason Marsden and especially Tim Curry being the standouts.
Overall, wonderful. 10/10 Bethany Cox