Really liked the concepts for both "Monster from the Id" and "Gi-Ants" and found them among the more inspired ones of the latter 'Phineas and Ferb' episodes. The latter seasons of the show did vary when it came to the creativity factor, but the creativity factor was pretty high in particularly "Gi-Ants". Conceptually, they also reminded me of early seasons 'Phineas and Ferb', while still having more than enough to them to show how much it's progressed.
Both episodes are top notch and equally so, though the slight edge is given to "Gi-Ants". Great concepts with even better execution, making for two of the better latter season episodes. 'Phineas and Ferb' often did very well when it came to the more scientific kinds of stories and both "Monster from the Id" and "Gi-Ants" are strong examples of how that's the case. Candace's dilemma is not near as soapy as it could have been and the Doofenschmirtz subplots are closer to being winners than disappointments.
"Monster from the Id" has a very relatable Candace dilemma, one that a lot are likely to have had happen to them and with the want for the kind of help Phineas and Ferb gives her. It doesn't become soapy or cheesy and the mind machine stuff is imaginatively done, an idea that suits Phineas and Ferb to the ground and it is always great to see how much they care for Candace. Doofenschmirtz's subplot could easily have been juvenile and there was the worry reading the synopsis that it would resort to toilet humour, but it was fun and has Doofenschmirtz's usual wackiness.
"Gi-Ants" has the more creative premise and unique for latter season 'Phineas and Ferb'. It was very reminiscent of early 'Phineas and Ferb', while not feeling like steps backwards in development. It is handled with maturity and energy, and there is no problem figuring out the target audience. Doofenschmirtz's subplot does follow the usual formula but compared to some latter season Doofenschmirtz subplots (the ones from the later episodes did vary in my mind) it was more original, had wit and didn't feel tired.
Coming onto the individual elements, the animation is full of rich bright colour with some good attention to detail in the backgrounds. The setting is very colourful and authentic, particularly the main plot of "Gi-Ants". The music is dynamic with the action and the theme song is insanely catchy with very clever and quotable lyrics that anybody still in school fishing for how to spend their vacation will relate to. All the characters work beautifully together, Candace is written well in "Monster from the Id" and it was clear the writers cared for her as much as Phineas and Ferb do.
Writing is extremely good, in its customary smart and witty style that clearly knows what type of audience and age demographic (all ages) it wants to appeal to. Never being too over-complicated for younger audiences and never being too childish for adults, the writing is far from a mess tonally and doesn't try to do too much. All the character writing is fine as is the voice acting.
Truly top-notch all in all. 10/10.
Both episodes are top notch and equally so, though the slight edge is given to "Gi-Ants". Great concepts with even better execution, making for two of the better latter season episodes. 'Phineas and Ferb' often did very well when it came to the more scientific kinds of stories and both "Monster from the Id" and "Gi-Ants" are strong examples of how that's the case. Candace's dilemma is not near as soapy as it could have been and the Doofenschmirtz subplots are closer to being winners than disappointments.
"Monster from the Id" has a very relatable Candace dilemma, one that a lot are likely to have had happen to them and with the want for the kind of help Phineas and Ferb gives her. It doesn't become soapy or cheesy and the mind machine stuff is imaginatively done, an idea that suits Phineas and Ferb to the ground and it is always great to see how much they care for Candace. Doofenschmirtz's subplot could easily have been juvenile and there was the worry reading the synopsis that it would resort to toilet humour, but it was fun and has Doofenschmirtz's usual wackiness.
"Gi-Ants" has the more creative premise and unique for latter season 'Phineas and Ferb'. It was very reminiscent of early 'Phineas and Ferb', while not feeling like steps backwards in development. It is handled with maturity and energy, and there is no problem figuring out the target audience. Doofenschmirtz's subplot does follow the usual formula but compared to some latter season Doofenschmirtz subplots (the ones from the later episodes did vary in my mind) it was more original, had wit and didn't feel tired.
Coming onto the individual elements, the animation is full of rich bright colour with some good attention to detail in the backgrounds. The setting is very colourful and authentic, particularly the main plot of "Gi-Ants". The music is dynamic with the action and the theme song is insanely catchy with very clever and quotable lyrics that anybody still in school fishing for how to spend their vacation will relate to. All the characters work beautifully together, Candace is written well in "Monster from the Id" and it was clear the writers cared for her as much as Phineas and Ferb do.
Writing is extremely good, in its customary smart and witty style that clearly knows what type of audience and age demographic (all ages) it wants to appeal to. Never being too over-complicated for younger audiences and never being too childish for adults, the writing is far from a mess tonally and doesn't try to do too much. All the character writing is fine as is the voice acting.
Truly top-notch all in all. 10/10.
