I have always loved "Phineas and Ferb." The first episode I ever saw was the one with "Gitchee Gitchee Goo." So, I was an early fan. When the show ended, I was crushed. So, when I heard about this movie I got excited. Well, I don't have Disney+, and that is the only way to watch it (legally). So, I didn't have a chance to watch it until now. Anyway, it was fine. It wasn't great by any means. This is the first Phineas and Ferb special or movie to be, in my opinion, forgettable. I just saw this last night and I am struggling to remember much of what happened. It basically felt like a really extended TV show episode to be honest, as opposed to a movie. Kinda felt like it dragged on too long. The villain reminded me a lot of the villain from LEGO Movie 2, but less charismatic and less funny. The songs in this movie weren't all that good to be honest and were, well, forgettable. There really aren't any songs I feel interested in listening to again.
So, I have been quite negative on this so far, but now I want to discuss what I liked about this, because I don't want it to sound as if I think this movie sucked, because I don't. It's good, but forgettable. Anyway, this movie contains a lot of heart, the kind of heart to be expected from Phineas and Ferb. A little too on-the-nose, but still heartwarming. This movie focuses on Candace instead of Phineas and Ferb this time around, and we see her as she feels as if she isn't special, as if she doesn't matter, and her summer has been miserable. So, she gets taken to a planet where she is the chosen one. Eventually, of course, as easily predicted, this isn't a good thing, and she learns that she is special to Phineas and Ferb, and is loved.
The other good thing is that while the humor isn't that great in this movie, there are some genuinely hilarious moments, but don't expect this to be quite as funny as previous movies and specials. The scene of the characters getting returned to a storyboard state and getting to see the creators of the show was a highlight in humor for me.
So, I have been quite negative on this so far, but now I want to discuss what I liked about this, because I don't want it to sound as if I think this movie sucked, because I don't. It's good, but forgettable. Anyway, this movie contains a lot of heart, the kind of heart to be expected from Phineas and Ferb. A little too on-the-nose, but still heartwarming. This movie focuses on Candace instead of Phineas and Ferb this time around, and we see her as she feels as if she isn't special, as if she doesn't matter, and her summer has been miserable. So, she gets taken to a planet where she is the chosen one. Eventually, of course, as easily predicted, this isn't a good thing, and she learns that she is special to Phineas and Ferb, and is loved.
The other good thing is that while the humor isn't that great in this movie, there are some genuinely hilarious moments, but don't expect this to be quite as funny as previous movies and specials. The scene of the characters getting returned to a storyboard state and getting to see the creators of the show was a highlight in humor for me.