I watched the original R&B when it first aired 60 years ago, then introduced my children to the show via VHS and later DVD. After all those decades, the original show is still charming and witty, able to please children and adults.
I was apprehensive when I saw that a "reboot" was being made, but I thought I'd watch and give the new version a chance. I didn't last more than five minutes. The original was gentle and understated. The first episode of the new version begins with screaming and violence, which seems to return every time the scriptwriters are at a loss (which is often). The voice of Bullwinkle was quite good; Rocky not so much, and I didn't stick around long enough for Boris and Natasha. But the artwork is not retro 50s - it reminded me of the style (and manic pace) of much later cartoons such as "Ren and Stimpy" or "Dexter's Lab." The producers have completely missed the vibe of the original, and turned it into something unwatchable. I'm glad I still have the complete original set on disc.
I was apprehensive when I saw that a "reboot" was being made, but I thought I'd watch and give the new version a chance. I didn't last more than five minutes. The original was gentle and understated. The first episode of the new version begins with screaming and violence, which seems to return every time the scriptwriters are at a loss (which is often). The voice of Bullwinkle was quite good; Rocky not so much, and I didn't stick around long enough for Boris and Natasha. But the artwork is not retro 50s - it reminded me of the style (and manic pace) of much later cartoons such as "Ren and Stimpy" or "Dexter's Lab." The producers have completely missed the vibe of the original, and turned it into something unwatchable. I'm glad I still have the complete original set on disc.