I'm not going to beat around the bush: The pilot of "The Amazing Screw-On Head" blew me away.
Here are the reasons why I am so impressed by this show:
1. The Style
The look of the animation closely mimics the style of comic book illustrator Mike Mignola, giving it a unique appearance.
2. The Villains and Creatures
Okay, the pilot episode has 3 undead zombie-type creatures, a werewolf, a vampire chick, a demi-god, and a monkey with a machine gun. All this in about 23 minutes! How could I not like this show?
3. Off-beat Humor
This show is nuts! Just watch the hookah scene and you'll know you're not in the realm of typical animation. Some may be put off by the insanity, but I (personally) was amused.
4. Intelligence
There is some witty dialogue here that older viewers can appreciate.
Also, for me (especially considering the time constraints of a half hour program), the plot worked fairly well.
5. Voice Acting
Very good performances all around.
In short, the pilot for "The Amazing Screw-On Head" is one of the best examples of televised animation that I have ever seen. I highly recommend it.
Here are the reasons why I am so impressed by this show:
1. The Style
The look of the animation closely mimics the style of comic book illustrator Mike Mignola, giving it a unique appearance.
2. The Villains and Creatures
Okay, the pilot episode has 3 undead zombie-type creatures, a werewolf, a vampire chick, a demi-god, and a monkey with a machine gun. All this in about 23 minutes! How could I not like this show?
3. Off-beat Humor
This show is nuts! Just watch the hookah scene and you'll know you're not in the realm of typical animation. Some may be put off by the insanity, but I (personally) was amused.
4. Intelligence
There is some witty dialogue here that older viewers can appreciate.
Also, for me (especially considering the time constraints of a half hour program), the plot worked fairly well.
5. Voice Acting
Very good performances all around.
In short, the pilot for "The Amazing Screw-On Head" is one of the best examples of televised animation that I have ever seen. I highly recommend it.