Phineas e Ferb: O Filme - Candace Contra o Universo

I'm not ashamed at all to say I'm a 43yr old male and still get excited for this cartoon!!!!! It's awesome on all cylinders!!!! My kids and I enjoyed the series as well!!! They need to come back!!!

Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against The Universe check out as a movie that will definitely give you the vibes of nostalgia if you are an OG fan. The pacing feels a little bit fast in the beginning but overall it seems fine. The comic timing, humor, and songs, every single element of the movie tries to keep you on your seat the entire time. Overall it's a movie that you can definitely watch for at least once to enjoy the pure fun.

I love Phineas and Ferb, and even thought the music in this one was mostly forgettable and the villain didn't exactly hit the mark, I still liked the movie. They talked more about Candace, which I liked. They didn't include Perry the Platypus as much as I wish they did, but I thought it was funny that Doof hung out with the kids. There was something off about Ferb's voice, maybe a different voice actor. Overall it was good, and my little brother loved it. 7/10

This has to be one of the better feature-length adaptations of Disney Channel cartoons. As was the case with the first Phineas and Ferb movie, Across The 2nd Dimension, too often do these films rely on 'large-scale' action, without remaining faithful to the essence of the actual show, often for fear of just being an extended TV episode.

However, Candace Against The Universe is different, as it manages to tell an engaging feature-length story while still retaining the original show's brilliantly zany sense of humour and imagination. What's more, with a heartfelt story and an uplifting message in the end, it's a pleasant and joyful kids' movie that has something for all to enjoy.

But most importantly, if you've not seen Phineas and Ferb before, you'll be completely lost from the start of the movie. To its credit, this film is designed first and foremost for fans of the original series, and doesn't spend any time explaining the characters, their back stories and relationships.

That means it gets straight into the action, impressively using every second of its 86 minute runtime to tell a fun, action-packed story. If you've never seen Phineas and Ferb before, though, you'll likely be bemused at every second, from why the relationship between Candace and her brothers seems so strained to why they have a secret agent platypus for a pet.

Fans of the show, however, will love the heaps of references to the original cartoon, as well as its faithful revival of the series' core qualities. Unlike Across The 2nd Dimension, which often took itself a little too seriously, Candace Against The Universe is a feature-length episode of the show, with all the same humour, imagination and heart on display.

There is sci-fi and action that you wouldn't normally see in a 10-minute episode, but that's secondary to the film's fun factor. From non-sequitur jokes galore to moments of really surprising, heartfelt drama, this movie has pretty much everything that you love about the show, with the exception of some really catchy songs.

But the main thing that makes this movie so fun is that it really doesn't take itself seriously. The story isn't particularly thrilling, but it is entertaining and engaging throughout, even when it doesn't make a lick of sense. Couple that with a screenplay that puts faith in your connection to the characters, and Candace Against The Universe proves an utterly delightful watch from start to finish.

I grew up watching this show, so I know that I'm clouded by nostalgia, but... It was good, kind of felt like a little reunion for the fans and the characters. It had lots of references to older episodes that someone who hasn't seen most of the show wouldn't get, but I don't think they'll ruin the watching experience. Lots of good joke, although some didn't land, but that is to be expected with any comedy. There were a few pop culture references that will date the movie and maybe feel "cringe" (just 'cause I want to make this review feel dated). Has good pacing and doesn't slip too much at the third act, but it still does a little, although I'm not sure if that's because I started to feel restless at the 45 minute mark or the film ( I get restless at that point in all movies so...) it has a predictable story but is not hindered too much by that fact. Over all I enjoyed it, it was fun to watch with my parents and siblings, good pick for a family movie night.