The concept sounded fascinating, one of the most fascinating of the show's mid period. While characters recasting themselves in popular films doesn't sound the most innovative on the block, it had not been done a lot if at all before on 'Tiny Toon Adventures' at this point of the run. Or certainly not to this extent. This is only just part of "Supelveda Boulevard" though, as much of it revolves around the lengths gone to make the film possible.
"Supelveda Boulevard" is not one of my favourite 'Tiny Toon Adventures' episodes, with there being better one story-structured episodes (with a lot being structured in segments), and there was room for going even further with its great concept. It is still very entertaining and colourful, the whole 'Sunset Boulevard' recasting idea was intriguing and funny and what sounds very melodramatic is so but not in an over-heated way. Definitely worth seeing, especially if you are a cinema buff and love older films.
As said, even more could have been done with the concept. It could have been even sharper in the humour and had more variety.
Furrball doesn't add an awful lot and his material isn't as strong as the others. The ending was on the rushed side.
Loved however what "Supelveda Boulevard" did with the rest of the characters. Montana Max and Elmyra both make appearances that are among their meatiest and funniest, neither are bland and neither are annoying. When in segment structured episodes, they vary when they're focused upon (especially Elmyra) but Max especially is good fun and it's not hard to root for him eventually with his torment despite hating what he does. Plucky shows why he is one of the show's best and most entertaining characters, with a personality reminiscent of Daffy Duck.
While the humour isn't always hilarious or original, it is still very clever and raised a number of laughs. The writing has the wackiness nailed and the melodramatic tone doesn't come over as over-heated and is on occasion oddly suspenseful. The animation is vibrant and has atmosphere, while the music has infectious character. The theme song is timeless. The story is lively and a lot of fun, even if not going all the way. The voice acting is excellent, Cree Summer gives one of her better vocal performances of the show and Danny Cooksey is suitably spirited. He was an interesting choice for narrator, with the narration not being overused or irritating.
On the whole, very well done. 8/10.
