Turbo was a
mildly successful CGI animated film about a snail that fulfills his dream to
race against cars when he accidentally absorbs nitrous oxide. This was a quite
transparent message to children that they should always follow their dreams
regardless of how impossible they seem (even if you need to take enhancement
drugs), but this Netflix produced spin-off series leaves the message behind for
some good-old-fashioned cartoons. More irreverent than inspirational, “Turbo
Fast” is fast-paced comic fun that will keep the attention of most children
without irritating the parents too much.
The CGI format is also abandoned, so that only
the primary characters remain the same as the film. The 2D animation is often
rudimentary, but it is hardly noticeable paired with the fast pace and colorful
palette. This paired with a sophomoric level of humor will amuse most young
children. The group of racing snails comes up with the title F.A.S.T. (Fast
Action Stunt Team) after they realize Fast Action Racing Team will spell out
‘FART.’ These jokes are combined with silly and nonsensical jokes, a lot of
which rely on the rigidly defined personalities of each character.
They are so much
of a caricature in their defining character traits that each are listed with
their defining attributes in the pilot episode. One is sassy, another gets
angry, etc. None of it really matters much, even if you have seen the original
film. Each episode creates an original storyline that moves fast enough that
characterization only helps for jokes and gags. The storylines often have the
snails battling foes, both on and off the racetrack. So I guess they are
crime-fighting snails as well as racers.
The first season
DVD release has all 26 episodes in the three-disc set. Also included is a
digital copy of the season, providing an extra way of viewing the show in lieu
of special features.
Entertainment Value:
7/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 6/10
Historical
Significance: 5/10
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