Disney Makes a Comeback!

You may be wondering why I titled this blog "Disney Makes a Comeback."

Well come on, let's face it. Disney Channel used to be a favorite station of mine to watch when I was little: you know, when Lizzie McGuire, Kim Possible, American Dragon Jake Long, and the original and less desperate version of The Suite Life of Zach and Cody were on.

But when Disney started producing strings of mediocre shows and I realized how not-funny they were, I started to switch the channel. It seemed to me that all Disney could turn out were shows that featured poor scripts, cheesy effects in movies, and semi talented actresses/actors who think they could sing (and some of them actually can, but that's beside that point.)

Yes, I had given up all hope of Disney making something that was actually worth watching. And then they made Phineas and Ferb, which gained a strong following and has become a cultural phenomenon. Still, I thought it was just a fluke... 

Until this little show called Gravity Falls came on. 

Gravity Falls is a show that is the best thing that Disney has invested in in years. With a cast of three dimensional, likable characters; a vast, beautiful landscape set in the rural area of Oregon; and plot revolving around the shady, mysterious background of a small town, this show is destined for success. 

Created by a former writer, Alex Hirsh, for Flapjack and Disney show Fish Hooks, Gravity Falls boasts a supernatural, crazy spectacle that is produced either once a week or every two weeks... And if you were an avid cartoon watcher, you'd know why. 

While seemingly non complex in its art with the characters being their traditional bubbly, colorful and one dimensional designs that Disney has been known to make, Gravity Falls subtly incorporates creative features in its background. Shadows are an element that play an important part in the design of Gravity Falls, more so than any non-Anime show I have ever watched.

The elaborate opening which is reminiscent of an old mystery show that you'd watch on television is catchy and endearing. The show also goes for some artistic effects in how it will allow for long screen shots that focus primarily on scenery. In addition, for any fans of mystery or the paranormal, this show is very well attuned to them. 

Basically, the story of Gravity Falls breaks down like this: Dipper and Mabel, a twelve year old set of twins, are sent by their parents to the town of Gravity Falls, Oregon, to live with their great uncle Stan for the summer.

Once there, the cognitive and wary Dipper begins to notice that strange things are occuring in this town after he uncovers a book hidden away that discusses all the strange characters that could come stalking around the town. Along the way in solving mysteries he is assisted by spunky, strange sister Mabel. But one thing I like about the show is that it's not always about mystery: sometimes it's about family, other times it's about being yourself, but a main theme that constantly circulates are the challenges of growing up. 

Bottom line, it's a good show that is well worth the wait to see.