'Darkwing Duck' 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 'Darkwing Duck' and some others. Something that, as expected and hoped, has proven to be a more than worthwhile project and experience. "Getting Antsy" does nothing to change that that is nearly as good as the previous three episodes at this very promising early stage of this wonderful show.
"Getting Antsy" is a very good episode. Not one of the best of 'Darkwing Duck', mind you, but has a lot of what makes me love the show so much. It is great to see Gossalyn back, she was very much missed in "Beauty and the Beet" so that is one improvement here over that episode. The villain in "Getting Antsy" could have been better though, there are villains on 'Darkwing Duck' that are far more interesting in motivation and personality and pose more of a threat.
There is much more done right than is done wrong in "Getting Antsy" though. The animation is very colourful and atmospheric as always. The music matches what is going on perfectly while it is impossible to forget one of the catchiest theme songs in animation.
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 compelling and lively in pace without being rushed. Darkwing is an immensely likeable and fun title character and Launchpad never fails to bring a smile to my face. Gossalyn adds a lot of spunk and really spices things up even more, she is not a brat neither is she too overly-cute.
Jim Cummings fits Darkwing like a glove, it is always lovely to hear him in non-villain roles when he excels just as well in them. Christine Cavanaugh is a major part of why Gossalyn works so well as a character, and Terence McGovern is note-perfect for Launchpad. Frank Welker shows what an immensely talented voice actor he is, though he has had better material to work with.
Overall, very good and entertaining. 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 'Darkwing Duck' and some others. Something that, as expected and hoped, has proven to be a more than worthwhile project and experience. "Getting Antsy" does nothing to change that that is nearly as good as the previous three episodes at this very promising early stage of this wonderful show.
"Getting Antsy" is a very good episode. Not one of the best of 'Darkwing Duck', mind you, but has a lot of what makes me love the show so much. It is great to see Gossalyn back, she was very much missed in "Beauty and the Beet" so that is one improvement here over that episode. The villain in "Getting Antsy" could have been better though, there are villains on 'Darkwing Duck' that are far more interesting in motivation and personality and pose more of a threat.
There is much more done right than is done wrong in "Getting Antsy" though. The animation is very colourful and atmospheric as always. The music matches what is going on perfectly while it is impossible to forget one of the catchiest theme songs in animation.
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 compelling and lively in pace without being rushed. Darkwing is an immensely likeable and fun title character and Launchpad never fails to bring a smile to my face. Gossalyn adds a lot of spunk and really spices things up even more, she is not a brat neither is she too overly-cute.
Jim Cummings fits Darkwing like a glove, it is always lovely to hear him in non-villain roles when he excels just as well in them. Christine Cavanaugh is a major part of why Gossalyn works so well as a character, and Terence McGovern is note-perfect for Launchpad. Frank Welker shows what an immensely talented voice actor he is, though he has had better material to work with.
Overall, very good and entertaining. 8/10 Bethany Cox
