It Came from Beneath the Sea Duck

'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. "It Came from Beneath the Sea Duck" 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 previous two episodes and Molly is pretty annoying with her being-a-handfulness being taken to extremes somewhat.

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. Don Karnage is among my favourites of the supporting/recurring characters, his cunning and ruthlessness makes him very memorable. Kit is neither too cute or too bratty, an appealing kid rather than an annoying one and his chemistry with Baloo has heart. Rebecca is charming and suitably shrewd and ambitious without it going overboard that it grates.

Voice acting is terrific, Jim Cummings as Karnage taking the top honours while Ed Gilbert is a spirited Baloo and Peter Cullen as ever also shows immense talent for voice acting and suits his roles well. Sally Struthers and RJ Williams are also on the money.

All in all, very enjoyable. 8/10 Bethany Cox