As a major fan of animation and Disney, 'Ducktales' has always been a major personal favourite. Even with my tastes broadening all the time, in film and television of all genres and all decades, there is still a soft spot for 'Ducktales' and actually like said a few times before it is even better as a young adult than as a child. A prime example of classic Disney, which has been very much missed on the most part for a long time now.
While not quite one of my favourite 'Ducktales' episodes overall, though there are so many to choose from at a point of the show when disappointments were few. "The Money Vanishes" is still great and has pretty much everything that makes me love the show in the first place. It is one of the most inventive and funniest episodes and one of the best centering around the as ever awesome Beagle Boys, or the ones where they play a major role in the story.
"The Money Vanishes" starts off a touch on the slow side, story-wise that is, and there is a little too much of characters being too easily fooled.
Otherwise, there is so much about it that works brilliantly. It is very much a gag-driven episode and the good thing is that there are lots of them and they are not just hilarious and timed beautifully, but they are also inventive and have variety so it doesn't feel repetitious. And this is apparent right from the very start with some hugely entertaining character interaction between the Beagle Boys, luckily they don't disappoint at all here.
Neither do the nephews, who come over as very clever and instinctive being the characters that come to the truth. All in a way where behaviour makes sense. Or Gyro in an episode that uses him amusingly and creatively, though some may think that he comes over as naiive and too trusting. Did find myself feeling for Scrooge somewhat in a situation that is easy to relate to, even when it is not a new idea for the show. The story is thrilling and has heart and the writing is typically smart.
Animation in "The Money Vanishes" looks very pleasing on the eyes, nothing shoddy about it. Instead it is very vibrant, fluidly drawn and the attention to detail in the backgrounds is also note-worthy. Can say nothing wrong about the music, the score is dynamic, beautifully orchestrated, never jarring with the action and full of energy. Just as animated shows of this kind should be. It is impossible to resist or forget the theme song, one of the catchiest in animation and ever. The voice acting is terrific from all.
Concluding, great and hugely entertaining episode. 9/10
While not quite one of my favourite 'Ducktales' episodes overall, though there are so many to choose from at a point of the show when disappointments were few. "The Money Vanishes" is still great and has pretty much everything that makes me love the show in the first place. It is one of the most inventive and funniest episodes and one of the best centering around the as ever awesome Beagle Boys, or the ones where they play a major role in the story.
"The Money Vanishes" starts off a touch on the slow side, story-wise that is, and there is a little too much of characters being too easily fooled.
Otherwise, there is so much about it that works brilliantly. It is very much a gag-driven episode and the good thing is that there are lots of them and they are not just hilarious and timed beautifully, but they are also inventive and have variety so it doesn't feel repetitious. And this is apparent right from the very start with some hugely entertaining character interaction between the Beagle Boys, luckily they don't disappoint at all here.
Neither do the nephews, who come over as very clever and instinctive being the characters that come to the truth. All in a way where behaviour makes sense. Or Gyro in an episode that uses him amusingly and creatively, though some may think that he comes over as naiive and too trusting. Did find myself feeling for Scrooge somewhat in a situation that is easy to relate to, even when it is not a new idea for the show. The story is thrilling and has heart and the writing is typically smart.
Animation in "The Money Vanishes" looks very pleasing on the eyes, nothing shoddy about it. Instead it is very vibrant, fluidly drawn and the attention to detail in the backgrounds is also note-worthy. Can say nothing wrong about the music, the score is dynamic, beautifully orchestrated, never jarring with the action and full of energy. Just as animated shows of this kind should be. It is impossible to resist or forget the theme song, one of the catchiest in animation and ever. The voice acting is terrific from all.
Concluding, great and hugely entertaining episode. 9/10
