*sighs* Yeah. I have vague memories of watching the original series as reruns as a kid, and even that was enough to tell me that that movie was not right. I think the biggest problem I had with it was that it ditched the whole partnership-of-legend angle and went in for a rivalry-to-reluctant-buds approach. Normally, I'm all for that dynamic, but not when it turns your heroes into idiots. Plus, what makes the show for me is the fact that it's these two guys bopping along, saving the world one cool gadget at a time, and enjoying having their best friend along for the ride.
The costumes. Oh, man. If you're going to hide out, might as well make a statement. *g*
You should totally get ahold of the series. It's on DVD (mostly, I think), and while it's a little uneven, you can't beat the cracked out fun. Or the slash angles. They live together. They work together. They get in the way of each others' dates. They freak out at the thought that the other might be hurt. What more do you need? *g*
In particular, I'd recommend the first season, and The Night of the (TNOT) Lord of Limbo, TNOT Amnesiac, and TNOT Death Masks. *desperately needs squeeing company*
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Date: 2007-09-19 08:25 pm (UTC)*sighs* Yeah. I have vague memories of watching the original series as reruns as a kid, and even that was enough to tell me that that movie was not right. I think the biggest problem I had with it was that it ditched the whole partnership-of-legend angle and went in for a rivalry-to-reluctant-buds approach. Normally, I'm all for that dynamic, but not when it turns your heroes into idiots. Plus, what makes the show for me is the fact that it's these two guys bopping along, saving the world one cool gadget at a time, and enjoying having their best friend along for the ride.
The costumes. Oh, man. If you're going to hide out, might as well make a statement. *g*
You should totally get ahold of the series. It's on DVD (mostly, I think), and while it's a little uneven, you can't beat the cracked out fun. Or the slash angles. They live together. They work together. They get in the way of each others' dates. They freak out at the thought that the other might be hurt. What more do you need? *g*
In particular, I'd recommend the first season, and The Night of the (TNOT) Lord of Limbo, TNOT Amnesiac, and TNOT Death Masks. *desperately needs squeeing company*