I've been watching with someone who never saw the cartoon and it really helped to see it through that view. As a show of its own it's worthy of the rating given (over all and those of 6+). As a "remake" live action version it does not do justice to the show. I do however love that they didn't white wash it. What the constructive criticism of the lower reviews are correct about is that the show lacks character development/depth and the rushed pace of the show. Watching the show as a stand alone it make little to no sense and the scenes are forced into one another making no connection with zero explanation. Since I saw the cartoon I constantly had to fill in the massive gaps.
Overall it's just ok. The fact that it's pretty and all the special effects are well done makes this worthy of a watch. With that said it is a terribly sad attempt at a live action version of a cartoon that made so many feel so many emotions. This version evokes no emotions for the characters or story. It's more of a mindless semi nostalgic watch.
Overall it's just ok. The fact that it's pretty and all the special effects are well done makes this worthy of a watch. With that said it is a terribly sad attempt at a live action version of a cartoon that made so many feel so many emotions. This version evokes no emotions for the characters or story. It's more of a mindless semi nostalgic watch.