'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. "Apes of Wrath" is hugely enjoyable and for me it's one of the better episodes since the second half of the pilot episode.
Just not one of the best 'Darkwing Duck' episodes. Nothing is inherently wrong with it actually, it just lacks the extra something. Would have liked the enemy to be a little more interesting though and what was really going on was not hard to figure out. The gorillas having said that are suitably menacing and fun.
There is much more done right than is done wrong in "Apes of Wrath" 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. All the characters are voiced very well.
To conclude, very good. 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. "Apes of Wrath" is hugely enjoyable and for me it's one of the better episodes since the second half of the pilot episode.
Just not one of the best 'Darkwing Duck' episodes. Nothing is inherently wrong with it actually, it just lacks the extra something. Would have liked the enemy to be a little more interesting though and what was really going on was not hard to figure out. The gorillas having said that are suitably menacing and fun.
There is much more done right than is done wrong in "Apes of Wrath" 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. All the characters are voiced very well.
To conclude, very good. 8/10 Bethany Cox
