There was so much to like about animation watching it regularly at a young age, not only because of so many good qualities but also how it helped me feel better during bad times. Now my love for animation is even stronger, with more knowledge was garnered of behind the scenes and of the different studios, animation styles and those involved, as well as more components appreciated.
Loved 'Ducktales' as a child, one of my personal favourites, actually love it even more now. This is not judging it through nostalgic lens talking, some childhood favourites have not held up and have found myself sometimes questioning my tastebuds. To me, 'Ducktales' is funnier, even more entertaining today through young adult eyes, finding even more to like and from getting much more the references, humour and dialogue, not admittedly always the case when younger. That has been the case with many animated shows re-visited recently, with prime examples being 'Animaniacs', 'Pinky and the Brain' and 'Tiny Toon Adventures'.
Although it is an enjoyable episode and improves upon the original story, "Lost Crown of Genghis Khan" is not one of my favourite episodes of 'Ducktales'. It is one of those that was much better as a child, because now while there is still an awful lot to like there are a few issues now that weren't had when younger.
My biggest problem is the character of Standforth. Instead of being formidable or entertaining, as one sort of expects from adversaries, he came over to me as annoying and over-the-top silly, also not really gelling all that well with everything else. Like Pat Fraley in other things but he really overdoes it here in the voice acting and comes over as whiney, one of the biggest annoyances with the character along with the over-cartoonish mannerisms.
The ending also comes over as silly and on the pat side. There is an occasional lack of finesse in some of the drawing, where it could have been smoother.
However, the animation is lively and colourful, though with an occasional lack of smoothness in the drawing in busier moments as said. The atmospheric night blizzard and ice sliding sequences are especially impressive. The music again is dynamic and beautifully orchestrated, never jarring with the action and full of energy. Disney had many theme songs that were difficult to resist and were very catchy to the extent one doesn't forget them, and that for 'Ducktales' to me was one of the best.
Writing is smart and with plenty of fun character moments, big and small. The story mostly is diverting and with lots of energy and thrills, the character interaction driving it. The characters, excepting Standforth, are on point. Scrooge is always interesting and it has always been great that 'Ducktales' excels so well in providing distinct personalities for Huey, Duey and Louie that it's easier to tell them apart than when partnered with Donald previously. Launchpad is greatly amusing and great to have him back, but it's the surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of the yeti that surprises the most. Fraley aside, the voice acting is also without complaint.
Summarising, decent episode but slightly disappointing. 7/10 Bethany Cox
Loved 'Ducktales' as a child, one of my personal favourites, actually love it even more now. This is not judging it through nostalgic lens talking, some childhood favourites have not held up and have found myself sometimes questioning my tastebuds. To me, 'Ducktales' is funnier, even more entertaining today through young adult eyes, finding even more to like and from getting much more the references, humour and dialogue, not admittedly always the case when younger. That has been the case with many animated shows re-visited recently, with prime examples being 'Animaniacs', 'Pinky and the Brain' and 'Tiny Toon Adventures'.
Although it is an enjoyable episode and improves upon the original story, "Lost Crown of Genghis Khan" is not one of my favourite episodes of 'Ducktales'. It is one of those that was much better as a child, because now while there is still an awful lot to like there are a few issues now that weren't had when younger.
My biggest problem is the character of Standforth. Instead of being formidable or entertaining, as one sort of expects from adversaries, he came over to me as annoying and over-the-top silly, also not really gelling all that well with everything else. Like Pat Fraley in other things but he really overdoes it here in the voice acting and comes over as whiney, one of the biggest annoyances with the character along with the over-cartoonish mannerisms.
The ending also comes over as silly and on the pat side. There is an occasional lack of finesse in some of the drawing, where it could have been smoother.
However, the animation is lively and colourful, though with an occasional lack of smoothness in the drawing in busier moments as said. The atmospheric night blizzard and ice sliding sequences are especially impressive. The music again is dynamic and beautifully orchestrated, never jarring with the action and full of energy. Disney had many theme songs that were difficult to resist and were very catchy to the extent one doesn't forget them, and that for 'Ducktales' to me was one of the best.
Writing is smart and with plenty of fun character moments, big and small. The story mostly is diverting and with lots of energy and thrills, the character interaction driving it. The characters, excepting Standforth, are on point. Scrooge is always interesting and it has always been great that 'Ducktales' excels so well in providing distinct personalities for Huey, Duey and Louie that it's easier to tell them apart than when partnered with Donald previously. Launchpad is greatly amusing and great to have him back, but it's the surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of the yeti that surprises the most. Fraley aside, the voice acting is also without complaint.
Summarising, decent episode but slightly disappointing. 7/10 Bethany Cox
