Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm 4K 2022 Ultra HD 2160p

Story Movie

Everyone's favorite outlaws, Aqua Tins, and everyone's favorite lecherous neighbor, Carl, come together once again to confront the insidious Amazin Corporation, led by the cunning techno-magnate Ney and his loyal scientific assistant Elmer. This new chapter brings the heroes together to battle a powerful enemy that threatens to destroy their familiar world. Will Aqua Tins and Carl be able to overcome their differences and stop the greedy corporation, or are their crazy adventures over for good? Get ready for more madness, humor, and unexpected twists and turns in this epic battle against a great evil.

Review 4K Movie

ATHF maintained a consistent high quality for 15 years in air, and the recent shorts on YouTube felt just like the old series. So my expectations for this were pretty high. I won't say I'm disappointed, but moreso I got a mixed bag.

What works: First off, the animation is of notably higher quality than the series. Some fans have complained about it, but I enjoyed the higher quality animation. The first movie also had better animation than the series, albeit not to this extent. Speaking of the first movie, this one actually has a plot unlike the first one, and it's actually pretty engaging despite an inconsistent pace. Also, the intro song is amazing.

What doesn't work: The comedy is different. The zany absurdity and rambly, witty dialogue ATHF is know for is still there, but unfortunately it takes a backseat to more conventional and sometimes predictable jokes. Also, while I appreciate the effort to try something (somewhat) new, satire and social commentary is not ATHF's strong suit. The very few times they did it the series fell flat, and that's the same case with the movie.

Also, the Mooninite interruptions are funny at first but they get a little stale and repetitive as the movie goes on. However, the interactive texts are hilarious.

It's not all bad, the characters are mostly the same and there are some laughs to be had. Just not at the same nonstop pace as the series. Also the action sequences in here are brief but genuinely incredible. Plantasm is definitely worth a watch, and while not the strongest ATHF entry, it's something fans can appreciate, and it's relatively friendly to newcomers.