Jurassic Lark/Suspended Animation Part 1/Of Mice and Memes/Suspended Animation Part 2
- Episode aired Nov 20, 2020
- TV-PG
- 25m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
406
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Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner return; Brain uses the Internet to achieve world domination.Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner return; Brain uses the Internet to achieve world domination.Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner return; Brain uses the Internet to achieve world domination.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Jess Harnell
- Wakko
- (voice)
- …
Maurice LaMarche
- Brain
- (voice)
- …
Tress MacNeille
- Dot
- (voice)
- …
Rob Paulsen
- Yakko
- (voice)
- …
Keith Ferguson
- Dr. Grant
- (voice)
Jake Green
- Fred Bagel
- (voice)
- …
Brendan Hunt
- Seth Meyers
- (voice)
Andy Milder
- Steven Spielberg
- (voice)
- …
Abby Trott
- Dr. Sattler
- (voice)
Frank Welker
- Ralph
- (voice)
- …
- Directors
- Scott O'Brien(segments Jurassic Lark, Suspended Animation Part 1, Of Mice and Memes, Suspended Animation Part 2)
- Katie Rice(segments Suspended Animation Part 1, Suspended Animation Part 2)
- Writers
- Lucas Crandles(segment : "Jurassic Lark)
- Timothy Nash(segment : "Jurassic Lark)
- Jess Lacher(segment : "Suspended Animation: Part 1)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDuring the "recap" song, Bill Clinton rises from the fountain playing the theme from 'Friends.' A lyric from the original theme song was "while Bill Clinton plays the sax."
- Quotes
Yakko Warner: Quantum mechanics... quinoa wraps... Queen Bey! We've missed so much!
- Alternate versionsIn Cartoon Network Latin America airings of the episode, in the segment "Of Mice and Memes", the part where Pinky takes off his clothing got cut out.
- ConnectionsFeatured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Boss Baby Confuses Me (2020)
- SoundtracksJourney to the Island
Written by John Williams (as John T. Williams)
Featured review
Episode 1
Expectations were very mixed for this 'Animaniacs' reboot. The original 'Animaniacs' is one of my favourite animated shows and a favourite overall. Likewise with 'Pinky and the Brain' (not the case with its spin off 'Pinky, Elmyra and the Brain'). Part of me was interested to see how they would work in a contemporary setting, but much of me also questioned its point because it didn't sound necessary to me as can be the case with a lot of reboots.
Overall, the 'Animaniacs' reboot was uneven but still managed to be above average with some outstanding things but also other things that don't quite work. This is all apparent in its first episode "Jurassic Lark"/"Suspended Animation Part 1"/Of Mice and Men"/"Suspended Animation Part 2", with one outstanding segment, one especially good gag and everything being certainly watchable but with nothing mind blowing. An uneven first episode but a promising one.
There are plenty of things to like about all the segments. The animation is bright and beautifully detailed with some suitably wild expressions in faces, eyes and body language, despite preferring the bolder and more traditional look. The music fits well and while it may not enhance the action it adds to it in a way that's appealing and accessible. The theme tune is hip and catchy. The voice acting, done by some of the best and most prolific voice actors in the business now and ever, is impeccable. It was a masterstroke bringing the voice actors back and the right thing to do. Cannot for instance imagine Brain being voiced by somebody other than Maurice La Marche.
Have said that one segment is outstanding and that was "Of Mice and Memes". Was honestly not expecting it to work, with it sounding like the contemporary setting would not gel well with Pinky and Brain and that it would come over as forced. The setting was done cleverly and affectionately while also being remarkably true in spirit to to the segments in the original in atmosphere and writing and the two characters were clearly written by writers that understood the characters and loved them (especially Brain). Also loving their chemistry.
Certainly there were great moments too in the other segments, the hilarious opening scene in "Jurassic Lark" being one of the highlights of the whole episode. Some great dialogue in that scene. There are funny and smart moments, especially that scene, the pace is lively in two of the segments ("Jurassic Lark" and "Of Mice and Memes") and the target audience was not a problem (some of the references may go over the heads of the younger crowd if not familiar with what is being referenced).
Did find the "Suspended Animation" segments not as strong, with an over-stretched feel that made the pace drag and the satire wasn't sharp enough and was a little too safe. The story could have been wilder and not been as repetitive.
Furthermore, the Warners aren't as consistently written as with Pinky and Brain and not written with as much love or wit. Their writing in the "Suspended Animation" segments doesn't have the absurdity present in the opening scene of "Jurassic Lark" or of "Of Mice and Memes" and does not enough new with familiar territory.
In summary, uneven but promising. 7/10.
Overall, the 'Animaniacs' reboot was uneven but still managed to be above average with some outstanding things but also other things that don't quite work. This is all apparent in its first episode "Jurassic Lark"/"Suspended Animation Part 1"/Of Mice and Men"/"Suspended Animation Part 2", with one outstanding segment, one especially good gag and everything being certainly watchable but with nothing mind blowing. An uneven first episode but a promising one.
There are plenty of things to like about all the segments. The animation is bright and beautifully detailed with some suitably wild expressions in faces, eyes and body language, despite preferring the bolder and more traditional look. The music fits well and while it may not enhance the action it adds to it in a way that's appealing and accessible. The theme tune is hip and catchy. The voice acting, done by some of the best and most prolific voice actors in the business now and ever, is impeccable. It was a masterstroke bringing the voice actors back and the right thing to do. Cannot for instance imagine Brain being voiced by somebody other than Maurice La Marche.
Have said that one segment is outstanding and that was "Of Mice and Memes". Was honestly not expecting it to work, with it sounding like the contemporary setting would not gel well with Pinky and Brain and that it would come over as forced. The setting was done cleverly and affectionately while also being remarkably true in spirit to to the segments in the original in atmosphere and writing and the two characters were clearly written by writers that understood the characters and loved them (especially Brain). Also loving their chemistry.
Certainly there were great moments too in the other segments, the hilarious opening scene in "Jurassic Lark" being one of the highlights of the whole episode. Some great dialogue in that scene. There are funny and smart moments, especially that scene, the pace is lively in two of the segments ("Jurassic Lark" and "Of Mice and Memes") and the target audience was not a problem (some of the references may go over the heads of the younger crowd if not familiar with what is being referenced).
Did find the "Suspended Animation" segments not as strong, with an over-stretched feel that made the pace drag and the satire wasn't sharp enough and was a little too safe. The story could have been wilder and not been as repetitive.
Furthermore, the Warners aren't as consistently written as with Pinky and Brain and not written with as much love or wit. Their writing in the "Suspended Animation" segments doesn't have the absurdity present in the opening scene of "Jurassic Lark" or of "Of Mice and Memes" and does not enough new with familiar territory.
In summary, uneven but promising. 7/10.
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- May 2, 2022
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