Nowadays, that every 80/90 cult icon is easily pulled out of mothballs to make a profit, it's no surprise there's a reboot of the "Ducktales" series. But what was the result in the end? Well! For sure ... it cannot be said that it is a faithful product to the past, because many characters and their way of life have been brutally changed. If once we had a distracted and good-natured Gyro Gearloose, now we have in his place a gruff scientist. The chubby Doofus, from a sweet and insecure Junior Woodchucks he was transformed into a selfish and psychotic billionaire. Fenton found himself becoming Hispanic, and his mother (unsurprisingly) from an indolent couch potato has become a capable police officer. Goldie is now a a "Fujiko Mine" octogenarian. The faithful butler Duckworth is no longer among the living and was represented with a more snobbish personality. Flintheart in addition to being stocky (to differentiate him more from his rival), has suffered a lowering of intellect, becoming more than an opponent , a comic shoulder in Patrick Star style. Donald is no longer a member of the navy (but they continue to make him appear shortly). Mrs. Beakley from a sweet defenseless lady has become an ugly agent Schwarzenegger. The triplets have been positively differentiated, giving them: Red = the role of intelligent and competitive Lisa Simpson style, Blue = the daring sportsman, and Green = the role of the lazy and swindler. A more adolescent version, but which helps the fun factor a lot. Even the poor Webby, once an emblem of purity and sweetness, has found herself transformed into a sort of hyperactive small soldier stuffed with enthusiasm, with a constant presence in the show. The only one who, despite the different context, doesn't seem to have changed much, is the evil witch Magica. Furthermore, his stories, along with those concerning Della, are ... exaggerated as they may be, among the most willing.
The old series was adventurous and feel-good, while this modern one is more action and zany, with an alternation between cisnism and emotionality . The importance of family ties and friendship are messages also present in the old series, but here they are both reiterated much more often. Seriously, I didn't think I would ever see the gang of ducks have so many mood swings, shed so many tears forcibly, and I didn't even think I'd see them beat so many punches and spinning kicks to make you feel nostalgic for "Walker, Texas Ranger". Well ... as for Donald, and only him, I can't deny that the scenes where he comes into action out of anger and parental affection, I liked them. It suits his temper and in any case that doesn't make him automatically a winner, which is also why he is perhaps the most loved of the classic characters.
Probably they hoped to give them a deeper characterization, certainly the intent was to also catch teenagers, who love strong and underlined sentimentality.
The introduction of the new characters was positive, from a certain rebellious shadow-girl (with a immoderate evolution), to the half-brother of a well-known greedy bad guy, to finish with the tough sister of a classic character. Oh, it was appreciable to have had clearer origins for a certain superhero, even if ... these clash with the original. A little less enthusiastic than some modern gags.
As for the edgy art style, personally I still find it not exactly gorgeous, but I understand that with habit it has been appreciated. I recognize that embodies the soul of this new production well. In general, I have not despised this reboot, it is done with skill, but I didn't like the brutality of certain changes, nor the crafty heavy citations to other series, Disney and not Disney.
New generation, new storytelling. It was necessary? I don't think so, but the important thing is that it was appreciated... I presume.
The old series was adventurous and feel-good, while this modern one is more action and zany, with an alternation between cisnism and emotionality . The importance of family ties and friendship are messages also present in the old series, but here they are both reiterated much more often. Seriously, I didn't think I would ever see the gang of ducks have so many mood swings, shed so many tears forcibly, and I didn't even think I'd see them beat so many punches and spinning kicks to make you feel nostalgic for "Walker, Texas Ranger". Well ... as for Donald, and only him, I can't deny that the scenes where he comes into action out of anger and parental affection, I liked them. It suits his temper and in any case that doesn't make him automatically a winner, which is also why he is perhaps the most loved of the classic characters.
Probably they hoped to give them a deeper characterization, certainly the intent was to also catch teenagers, who love strong and underlined sentimentality.
The introduction of the new characters was positive, from a certain rebellious shadow-girl (with a immoderate evolution), to the half-brother of a well-known greedy bad guy, to finish with the tough sister of a classic character. Oh, it was appreciable to have had clearer origins for a certain superhero, even if ... these clash with the original. A little less enthusiastic than some modern gags.
As for the edgy art style, personally I still find it not exactly gorgeous, but I understand that with habit it has been appreciated. I recognize that embodies the soul of this new production well. In general, I have not despised this reboot, it is done with skill, but I didn't like the brutality of certain changes, nor the crafty heavy citations to other series, Disney and not Disney.
New generation, new storytelling. It was necessary? I don't think so, but the important thing is that it was appreciated... I presume.