It's funny---no one ever really talks about this series. They just typically mention it in passing as something that was on at a time and was maybe funny, but no one really ever talks about it. There's not a forum for it here, and even the nostalgia critic didn't have a ton to say about it.
Well, after seeing it...I'm sort of speechless. It's a completely crazy piece of work, yet it feels like it's trying to be serious. That weird combination of endless gags and somewhat serious tone resulted in a show that I think deserves more appreciation.
The characters, animation, and setting are so far off from their movie counterparts that it feels original, yet the show had at least some shoutouts to it's source. The characters are flanderized beyond belief from their original counterparts, yet somehow they seem more likeable. The stories and humor is completely removed from what we got in the movie...and yet somehow it's more enjoyable.
What the heck is up with this show??!
Well, no one really seems to bother figuring out or talking about it. No one gives it a closer look or even wonders. Why? Well, because it's completely insane. And yet, it's done with heart and charm, and with good, honest intentions. You can't just dismiss something like that. And yet---there are times when you completely want to.
I admit that I'm doing something of a Nostalgia Critic thing here, but I feel it's worth it. This show deserves something of a disscussion and close look.