Despite being a huge Disney fan, 'Phineas and Ferb' was one of those shows before starting to watch where there was uncertainty as to whether it would be my cup of tea. Luckily, it turned out to be a major hit with me and my brother and sisters and very quickly we became addicted to it. Even if it is very formula-based, there are so many cool situations, quotes and songs and have always loved the characters and the theme song (which avoided it becoming repetition heavy).
The idea of having the usual two or three subplot formula but revolving it around a clip show of favourite moments was a neat one. Not a novel one, but for 'Phineas and Ferb' it was relatively different. The other previous time that had a clip-show/countdown structure was with "Phineas and Ferb's Musical Cliptastic Countdown", love that episode and give it the slight edge when it comes to talking about which episode is superior. Was worried that "Phineas' Birthday Clip O Rama" would be too much of a "cheater", but it was more an affectionate trip down memory line.
"Phineas' Birthday Clip O Rama" is excellent in every way, even if structurally it is not exactly innovative. Animation is bright and colourful as always and the character animation and expressions are fun and nicely varied. The theme song is still infectious and quotable.
Writing is full of wit and intelligence throughout, with the target audience never in question. It is never too juvenile for adults, quite sophisticated and smart actually, and kids will have no trouble understanding. The story is lively in pace and always engaging, the clips were funny and affectionate and the Perry and Doofenschmirtz subplot is a hoot.
Candace's role is not as interesting, pretty limited and lacking variation, which is my one small issue with the episode.
Other than Candace, the character writing is on point. Especially adorable yet feisty Perry and the deliciously wacky Doofenschmirtz. The voice acting is excellent.
All in all, great. 9/10.
The idea of having the usual two or three subplot formula but revolving it around a clip show of favourite moments was a neat one. Not a novel one, but for 'Phineas and Ferb' it was relatively different. The other previous time that had a clip-show/countdown structure was with "Phineas and Ferb's Musical Cliptastic Countdown", love that episode and give it the slight edge when it comes to talking about which episode is superior. Was worried that "Phineas' Birthday Clip O Rama" would be too much of a "cheater", but it was more an affectionate trip down memory line.
"Phineas' Birthday Clip O Rama" is excellent in every way, even if structurally it is not exactly innovative. Animation is bright and colourful as always and the character animation and expressions are fun and nicely varied. The theme song is still infectious and quotable.
Writing is full of wit and intelligence throughout, with the target audience never in question. It is never too juvenile for adults, quite sophisticated and smart actually, and kids will have no trouble understanding. The story is lively in pace and always engaging, the clips were funny and affectionate and the Perry and Doofenschmirtz subplot is a hoot.
Candace's role is not as interesting, pretty limited and lacking variation, which is my one small issue with the episode.
Other than Candace, the character writing is on point. Especially adorable yet feisty Perry and the deliciously wacky Doofenschmirtz. The voice acting is excellent.
All in all, great. 9/10.
