I've read ALL of the great books of Redwall, but the series kinda falls short.
Even though it is well-adapted, there are parts taken out that are nice to see. Even though the creatures DIE in the series, the violence is depicted so childishly that I shake my head
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Instance, when Log A Log was hit with a spear, he was supposed to be hit in the neck, not the back. The Robed rats also are slashed, stabbed, whatnot, but not a speck of blood or even spit is to be found, their clothes don't even tear.
NOTE: I know it's kinda sick f I notice this kinda thing, but the book is based on the horrors of war and it's effects, showing kids GRAPHIC violence isn't the best, but showing a red tear were they were slashed isn't bad. Also, Jacques books depict graphic scenes of violence, too.
Other scenes such as Slagar's appearance was a dissapointment. When I found out Tim Curry was playing him, I was expecting fearsome, not a fox with eyes that look like happy Jap. Anime characters.
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The animation most of the times is pretty solid, with the exception of a couple of stiff movements. The voice acting is great. All character sound proper. And the story sticks to the book pretty well. Despite it's problems, I can't help but watch the show.
Even though it is well-adapted, there are parts taken out that are nice to see. Even though the creatures DIE in the series, the violence is depicted so childishly that I shake my head
SPOILER
Instance, when Log A Log was hit with a spear, he was supposed to be hit in the neck, not the back. The Robed rats also are slashed, stabbed, whatnot, but not a speck of blood or even spit is to be found, their clothes don't even tear.
NOTE: I know it's kinda sick f I notice this kinda thing, but the book is based on the horrors of war and it's effects, showing kids GRAPHIC violence isn't the best, but showing a red tear were they were slashed isn't bad. Also, Jacques books depict graphic scenes of violence, too.
Other scenes such as Slagar's appearance was a dissapointment. When I found out Tim Curry was playing him, I was expecting fearsome, not a fox with eyes that look like happy Jap. Anime characters.
END SPOILER
The animation most of the times is pretty solid, with the exception of a couple of stiff movements. The voice acting is great. All character sound proper. And the story sticks to the book pretty well. Despite it's problems, I can't help but watch the show.