It made sense to see Mabel and Stan tease Dipper, so I was glad to see Soos wasn't into it. This episode's conflict is something kids can relate with and understand. Height. When we're young (and old, maybe), some of us are obsessed with being the tallest (I don't mind if I'm the tallest or not, I don't want to be below average). The tiny deer and jaguar(?) were cute. And seeing Gideon's wrath was hilarious and scary. That boy hates the Pines family.
It was interesting to see a little more about him and his family too. His dad is a fraud, just like Gideon, but the mother is something else. She doesn't talk, she's nervous around Gideon and looks like she's been through hell. The poor mother is scared of her child.
And it was nice to see that Dipper got over the height thing and let Mabel keep her extra millimetre. And that mirror maze is something that only animation can pull off. When they destroyed the gem on the flashlight, it was pretty funny (and tragic) to see they forgot to grow back Soos. Rip. Also, to see Stan is smart enough not to fall for the same trick twice was hilarious.
There wasn't any fantastical worldbuilding and or a compelling plot. There was just conflict, Dipper seeking magical help, both of them screwing up, saving the day and learning their lesson. It was neat to see that Dipper and Mabel were in the wrong this episode and not just one of them. Sure, Mabel teasing Dipper is wrong but Dipper winning at everything (and rubbing it in her face) is cruel.
Review by Clobby ClobstersBlockedParent2020-08-08T01:23:44Z
Lol. I've had a sibling height conflict before.
It made sense to see Mabel and Stan tease Dipper, so I was glad to see Soos wasn't into it. This episode's conflict is something kids can relate with and understand. Height. When we're young (and old, maybe), some of us are obsessed with being the tallest (I don't mind if I'm the tallest or not, I don't want to be below average). The tiny deer and jaguar(?) were cute. And seeing Gideon's wrath was hilarious and scary. That boy hates the Pines family.
It was interesting to see a little more about him and his family too. His dad is a fraud, just like Gideon, but the mother is something else. She doesn't talk, she's nervous around Gideon and looks like she's been through hell. The poor mother is scared of her child.
And it was nice to see that Dipper got over the height thing and let Mabel keep her extra millimetre. And that mirror maze is something that only animation can pull off. When they destroyed the gem on the flashlight, it was pretty funny (and tragic) to see they forgot to grow back Soos. Rip. Also, to see Stan is smart enough not to fall for the same trick twice was hilarious.
There wasn't any fantastical worldbuilding and or a compelling plot. There was just conflict, Dipper seeking magical help, both of them screwing up, saving the day and learning their lesson. It was neat to see that Dipper and Mabel were in the wrong this episode and not just one of them. Sure, Mabel teasing Dipper is wrong but Dipper winning at everything (and rubbing it in her face) is cruel.
It's solid.
7/10