Even though I do not have the nostalgic feelings about this movie, I still find it charming.
Despite it being of lower quality than its sequel, it is still memorable in some ways. Medusa is a creepy over-the-top villain even though her motivations are quite generic. Both of the main characters have these distinct personalities which make them likable. The side characters are also pretty funny.
I grew up with the sequel which is also very underrated. They both have their strengths and weaknesses, but they have the honour of being the only pair of movies with a sequel of higher quality.
I think the biggest problem I have with this one is the lack of really potent action scenes without the feeling of it being cartoon action. Compare it to the chilling scenes in the sequel. The story and the gripping scenes with Medusa and Penny do leave their mark, but a rescue mission is supposed to be more tense and action-packed. I was just a little disappointed about that.
It is worth a watch, but I will always recommend the sequel.
Despite it being of lower quality than its sequel, it is still memorable in some ways. Medusa is a creepy over-the-top villain even though her motivations are quite generic. Both of the main characters have these distinct personalities which make them likable. The side characters are also pretty funny.
I grew up with the sequel which is also very underrated. They both have their strengths and weaknesses, but they have the honour of being the only pair of movies with a sequel of higher quality.
I think the biggest problem I have with this one is the lack of really potent action scenes without the feeling of it being cartoon action. Compare it to the chilling scenes in the sequel. The story and the gripping scenes with Medusa and Penny do leave their mark, but a rescue mission is supposed to be more tense and action-packed. I was just a little disappointed about that.
It is worth a watch, but I will always recommend the sequel.