09-20-2011, 07:26 PM
To continue the conversation started here, I thought to create a different thread, because it is off-topic there.
Still, it's just me, but I liked the 2003 incarnation of Plum Pudding pretty much, because she was such brainy, and I usually like brainy characters.
I'm sorry to say that, not to hurt anyone, but still I don't see anything valuable in the 2009 incarnation. Neither I like the animation style, neither the characters, neither the Berry Bitty City concept, and I don't see what need for those giant bugs. Though still I want to see an actual episode in full-length, maybe that is going to change my opinion.
Evalana Wrote:You are right. Stella Grapes has also mentioned that several characters have changed in the 2003 series also, and I've known about it even before that. Though I haven't seen any episodes of the 1980s, I have read about it - maybe Angel Cake is the most notable example. And the fact that Plum Pudding was originally a boy.Kiwifruit Jam Wrote:I can't believe they are so mean! Killing off the best characters... And even alter the remaining ones, curtail them of their most relevant characteristics - see Plum Pudding.Keep in mind that the 2003 series changed the personality of a number of characters from the original 1980s specials, so it's not like this is without precedent. Personally, I find it interesting to see the changes that characters have gone through over all the incarnations.

Evalana Wrote:As for the 2009 series, it's hard for me to say whether or not it's better or worse than the 2003 series, but there is one aspect in which it stands head and shoulders above the 2003 series (for me, anyway): voice acting! Having actual professional voice actors makes so much difference.To be honest, I was totally fine with the 2003 voice actors. I don't think any more professionalism is needed there.
I'm sorry to say that, not to hurt anyone, but still I don't see anything valuable in the 2009 incarnation. Neither I like the animation style, neither the characters, neither the Berry Bitty City concept, and I don't see what need for those giant bugs. Though still I want to see an actual episode in full-length, maybe that is going to change my opinion.