'Talespin' has always been a show dear to my heart. One of those favourites from a young age that holds up really well, and is even more entertaining through adult eyes from appreciating the writing and stories even more.
Have been on a roll reviewing individual episodes for certain shows, animated, non-animated and of as many genres as possible (many as part of certain quests), and decided to do it with 'Talespin' and some others. Something that, as expected and hoped, has proven to be a more than worthwhile project and experience. "Pizza Pie in the Sky" is a very well done episode if not one of my favourites.
The animation is very colourful and atmospheric as always, if not quite as polished as other episodes. The music matches what is going on perfectly and it is impossible to forget or resist the theme song, one of the catchiest for anything Disney and ever.
Writing is witty, very funny without being too silly and thought-probing without being complicated. Things don't get too childish and it is all easy to follow. The story is hugely compelling and lively in pace without being rushed, and executes a nice idea imaginatively and relatably.
Baloo is a very likeable lead character. Rebecca is charming and intelligent on top of suitably shrewd and ambitious which doesn't go overboard that it grates. Kit is appealing without being too cute and never annoying, his chemistry with the rest of the characters having heart. Louie is always a pleasure. The episode does lack a secondary character that stands out, the regulars carry it.
Ed Gilbert is a spirited Baloo and Jim Cummings, Sally Struthers and RJ Williams are similarly faultless.
Overall, very enjoyable. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Have been on a roll reviewing individual episodes for certain shows, animated, non-animated and of as many genres as possible (many as part of certain quests), and decided to do it with 'Talespin' and some others. Something that, as expected and hoped, has proven to be a more than worthwhile project and experience. "Pizza Pie in the Sky" is a very well done episode if not one of my favourites.
The animation is very colourful and atmospheric as always, if not quite as polished as other episodes. The music matches what is going on perfectly and it is impossible to forget or resist the theme song, one of the catchiest for anything Disney and ever.
Writing is witty, very funny without being too silly and thought-probing without being complicated. Things don't get too childish and it is all easy to follow. The story is hugely compelling and lively in pace without being rushed, and executes a nice idea imaginatively and relatably.
Baloo is a very likeable lead character. Rebecca is charming and intelligent on top of suitably shrewd and ambitious which doesn't go overboard that it grates. Kit is appealing without being too cute and never annoying, his chemistry with the rest of the characters having heart. Louie is always a pleasure. The episode does lack a secondary character that stands out, the regulars carry it.
Ed Gilbert is a spirited Baloo and Jim Cummings, Sally Struthers and RJ Williams are similarly faultless.
Overall, very enjoyable. 8/10 Bethany Cox
