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I'll review the X men 1990 animated series, one of the best animated series' of all time! I'll give little to no spoilers in this review!
Animation:
The animation is classic! I loved how the colors make the show seem like a comic book in motion. Everything looks hand drawn!
Cinamatography:
The camera angles are almost perfect! They are exactly where they need to be! You can clearly see as much of the characters and backgrounds as you can see!
Story:
The episodes tell their own stories. The episodes are full of action, suspense, grief, shock, and intensity!
The animated series has some very dark and disturbing episodes! When conflict unfolds between mutants and humans to new heights, I couldn't remove this unsettling eerie feeling although I badly wanted to. I really feared for the characters and how chaotic events would affect them along with those around them! I felt something terrible was going to happen and hoped it wouldn't but realized it may be doomed to happen! Watching X-Men makes you feel there are fates far worse than death!
Some episodes are disturbing because we delve deep into the darker sides of our beloved heroes. We see how their traumatic pasts haunt them. You wouldn't expect them to be capable of becoming villains.
I love how the heroes have character development! They have flaws that intensify the conflict. Sometimes, their flaws make you fear that they'll turn into villains!
Characters:
Here's some of the characters that stood out to me.
Charles Xavier
I love how zealous and passionate Xavier is to his cause. He's knowledgeable and deeply cares about the X-Men. You can tell the moment you hear his tone of voice and mannerisms. He's like a father figure to them.
Wolverine
He's aggressive, violent, and ready to battle anyone. By anyone, I mean anyone! From the very first episode, you can tell he's a deeply troubled soul!
Gambit
He's a mostly humourous flirtatious character. His appearance and demeanor stands out. He has an ego but he has good judgement at times.
Jubilee
I love how she refuses to let people look down on her for being a child. She stands up for herself and has a strong message. At times, she helps unite the X-Men when they're falling apart.
Storm
Storm is a very interesting character! When she calls on nature, she uses poetic language. This gives you the impression she worships nature.
Apocalypse
He's a very intimidating villain! His dialogue is bone chilling, poetic, and authoritative! His powers are impressive!
Mystique
Mystique is a very interesting character because we don't know much about her. At least I don't. I don't know what she truly wants or who she's loyal to. We can only theorize.
Beast
He's like Xavier. He's knowledgeable but also has an appreciation for art. He shows it when he quotes from different authors.
Dialogue:
The dialogue feels very natural and real! Nothing feels wasted.
Soundtrack:
Aside from the solid memorable opening, the show doesn't have much of a soundtrack. When it does have background music, its upbeat and catchy or soothing. I feel it's because the main focus is on the characters. The X-Men 1990 show is a rare show where it barely needs a soundtrack. The dialogue, characters, and story are powerful enough to keep you engaged!
The acting is superb! The actors made their roles their own! The actors were perfect for the characters! Every word was articulated well. Every syllable was pronounced with the right amount of emphasis!
The X men animated series isn't afraid to delve into very mature themes of love, death, loss, hope, and so on. However, the X-Men animated series tackles the theme of racism the most. The show delivers a powerful message you shouldn't discriminate against others simply because they're different than you. They have rights just as you do. The conflict between Xavier and Magneto reminds me alot like the conflict between Martin Luther king Jr. and Malcolm X. X-Men animated series gives a strong social commentary on the problems of society when it comes to human rights. Despite the two opposing sides, I love how the X-Men animated series never explicitly tells you which one is right. The show never tells you what you ought to believe. It simply presents them as if they were ying and yang. Now that I think of it, I don't think Magneto was supposed to be a villain. He was an anti hero at best.
In conclusion, I highly recommend buying the X-Men animated series on DVD! They are a must-have classic DVD collection!
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