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).
While there is plenty to like about "Phineas and Ferb Interrupted", namely the Perry and Doofenschmirtz subplot, there has always been a preference for "A Real Boy". Although that is not quite perfect or one of the best 'Phineas and Ferb' episodes, it does stand out for trying to and succeeding in doing something different from the usual formula with more focus on one character in particular which helped giving them some development.
Perhaps there could have been a little less of Candace in "Phineas and Ferb Interrupted", whose material is not particularly fresh. But there is very little to dislike here.
Loved Doofenschmirtz's character writing and family conflict in "A Real Boy" and everything with Norm was charming and heart-warming as well as relatable. Candace's subplot does entertain and is not near as cheesy or soapy as it sounds, though Doofenschmirtz and Norm's roles are much more interesting. Perry and Doofenschmirtz's subplot in "Phineas and Ferb Interrupted" was vintage Perry and Doofenschmirtz in a very good way, with plenty of amusingly goofy lines and gags and inventive character interaction.
The animation is bright and colourful, with such vibrant colours that literally pop out at you and beautifully detailed backgrounds and some inventive and wonderfully exaggerated details, big and small. The music is in the style that is not usually my style of choice when listening to music, but it is very catchy and pleasant to listen to. The theme song is irresistible with a melody that sticks in the head for days without being an earworm and with very quotable lyrics. The voice acting is uniformly very strong, particularly Dan Povenmire in "A Real Boy".
Writing is of irreverently funny and smart quality as usual, with Doofenschmirtz never failing when it comes to the comedy. The character writing is without issue and same with the character interaction, especially between Perry (funny, resourceful and adorable as as always) and Doofenschmirtz (wonderfully nuts) in "Phineas and Ferb Interrupted" and with Norm in "A Real Boy".
Charm and lively energy can be found in both storylines, and really appreciated and even loved "A Real Boy's" successful attempt at doing something different from the norm. The way Doofenschmirtz is written and his dilemma is funny and insightful and Norm's role is written very well too.
Overall, very good. 8/10.
While there is plenty to like about "Phineas and Ferb Interrupted", namely the Perry and Doofenschmirtz subplot, there has always been a preference for "A Real Boy". Although that is not quite perfect or one of the best 'Phineas and Ferb' episodes, it does stand out for trying to and succeeding in doing something different from the usual formula with more focus on one character in particular which helped giving them some development.
Perhaps there could have been a little less of Candace in "Phineas and Ferb Interrupted", whose material is not particularly fresh. But there is very little to dislike here.
Loved Doofenschmirtz's character writing and family conflict in "A Real Boy" and everything with Norm was charming and heart-warming as well as relatable. Candace's subplot does entertain and is not near as cheesy or soapy as it sounds, though Doofenschmirtz and Norm's roles are much more interesting. Perry and Doofenschmirtz's subplot in "Phineas and Ferb Interrupted" was vintage Perry and Doofenschmirtz in a very good way, with plenty of amusingly goofy lines and gags and inventive character interaction.
The animation is bright and colourful, with such vibrant colours that literally pop out at you and beautifully detailed backgrounds and some inventive and wonderfully exaggerated details, big and small. The music is in the style that is not usually my style of choice when listening to music, but it is very catchy and pleasant to listen to. The theme song is irresistible with a melody that sticks in the head for days without being an earworm and with very quotable lyrics. The voice acting is uniformly very strong, particularly Dan Povenmire in "A Real Boy".
Writing is of irreverently funny and smart quality as usual, with Doofenschmirtz never failing when it comes to the comedy. The character writing is without issue and same with the character interaction, especially between Perry (funny, resourceful and adorable as as always) and Doofenschmirtz (wonderfully nuts) in "Phineas and Ferb Interrupted" and with Norm in "A Real Boy".
Charm and lively energy can be found in both storylines, and really appreciated and even loved "A Real Boy's" successful attempt at doing something different from the norm. The way Doofenschmirtz is written and his dilemma is funny and insightful and Norm's role is written very well too.
Overall, very good. 8/10.
