'Talespin' 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 'Talespin' and some others. Something that, as expected and hoped, has proven to be a more than worthwhile project and experience. "Molly Coddled" is not one of my favourite episodes of 'Talespin' while still being a very enjoyable episode.
It does lack slightly the rousing adventure and thrills of the first two episodes, and the extra something that the best episodes have, but otherwise there is not an awful lot wrong here.
The animation is very colourful and atmospheric as always. The music matches what is going on perfectly and it is impossible to forget or resist the theme song, one of the catchiest for anything Disney and ever.
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 hugely compelling and lively in pace without being rushed.
Baloo is very likeable as a character that one roots for. Rebecca is ambitious and such without being annoying, while Molly is far more likeable here than in her first episode and her situation is very sweet and relatable. Covington brings a lot of spice and energy to the episode and Kit has the same qualities that Baloo has.
Voice acting is very good from particularly Ed Gilbert and Sally Struthers. Molly is nicely voiced too and Jim Cummings is simply terrific as Covington and it is great to have RJ Williams back as Kit.
All in all, very enjoyable. 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 'Talespin' and some others. Something that, as expected and hoped, has proven to be a more than worthwhile project and experience. "Molly Coddled" is not one of my favourite episodes of 'Talespin' while still being a very enjoyable episode.
It does lack slightly the rousing adventure and thrills of the first two episodes, and the extra something that the best episodes have, but otherwise there is not an awful lot wrong here.
The animation is very colourful and atmospheric as always. The music matches what is going on perfectly and it is impossible to forget or resist the theme song, one of the catchiest for anything Disney and ever.
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 hugely compelling and lively in pace without being rushed.
Baloo is very likeable as a character that one roots for. Rebecca is ambitious and such without being annoying, while Molly is far more likeable here than in her first episode and her situation is very sweet and relatable. Covington brings a lot of spice and energy to the episode and Kit has the same qualities that Baloo has.
Voice acting is very good from particularly Ed Gilbert and Sally Struthers. Molly is nicely voiced too and Jim Cummings is simply terrific as Covington and it is great to have RJ Williams back as Kit.
All in all, very enjoyable. 8/10 Bethany Cox
