When it comes to the Redwall animated series, the first season was terrible. Mattimeo more than makes up for it. There is a splendid soundtrack, great action and wonderful animation. The voice actors, for the most part, are wonderful. And with the background music, some scenes almost make you jump out of your seat. There is a notable lack of gore, sometimes I do wish Nelvana hadn't been so shy about showing a little blood. The considerable amount of violence in the film is handled tactfully. There are several sad character deaths. An infant was scared once, although it isn't very scary for most kids. Ironbeak is probably one of the most exiting animated bad guys, and Slagar is majestic in his part. Tim Curry makes him deeply menacing, for example when he snarls "The truth? Do you want to know the truth, mouse? Matthias, Warrior of Redwall, will know pain, when his only son is made to suffer as Slagar has suffered. That is the truth, and that is a promise."
Review of Redwall
