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For Whom The Spell Holds
Reviewed: 08/08/2007
Wizards and Warlocks are so Satanic.
Well; it was going to happen as Zummi needs an episode to show off his magic skills and there is no one better than a powerful warlock to prove your manhood so to speak. Did Zummi come off as awesome; or did he fall flat on his face (like falling out of bed since Zummi's afraid of heights)? Well...let's rant on shall we....
The following episode is teleplayed by Len Uhley. This is Len's DTVA debut as a teleplayer. He would become a writer and become known in TaleSpin lure as the best writer in all of TaleSpin. Although Libby Hinson might have something to say about that mark too. Hey; Len even got his picture taken with Jymn Magon, Ginny MacSwain, Ed Gilbert, Sally Struthers (and she looked like a million dollars in that picture compared to now), Chuck McCann and Jim Cummings during the TaleSpin photo shoot. That is so awesome. Len was in fact last writing episodes for the BBC Animated Series Legend of Dragon which was made into a Wii game by The Games Factory. Thank you Toys R'US Mic Mac Mall who played the DVD version of that series for me while I was waiting for my bus to arrive to take me home.
Interesting Moment #1: Apparently; this episode ran before the opening sequence change because it's using the original opening from 1985. Best way to tell: Leviathan rising from the lake is in the first one; Toadie falling from Chummi's airship is the second opening. There will be a third opening coming up in Season Three due to the fact that a new Gummi will be introduced in the regular cast for good....More on that in about three rants not including this one.
We begin with the shot of outside of Gummi Glenn; and then we cut to Zummi's book room with the side pan over as Zummi is looking for good spells to cast via the Great Book of Gummi. His ink well contains the white feather which means Michael Eisner is still safely locked in the Phantom Zone. He flips over a page and sees that the book is flashing red and locked with another SEAL OF DISAPPROVAL. The book is extremely dangerous from here on out which allows Zummi to gasp in horror while adjusting his glasses. Grammi comes in and greets Zummi like we are in a sitcom or something. Just wait until Goof Troop arrives and then you'll see the definition of animated sitcom. Zummi wants to show her his discovery; however, Grammi stand on the podium and flips the pages of the Great Book Of Gummi away from the forbidden page because she wants the recipe for another one of her awful tasting meals. Zummi wants to show her; but Grammi wants to prepare dinner and she's out of ideas of course. She really needs to see Princess Calla so she can obverse the royal chef when preparing a real meal so to speak. Zummi blows off Grammi because the Great Book of Gummi is his and his only. Grammi writes the recipe down on a sheet of paper and blows off Zummi for not being a good sport when it comes to sharing. Grammi leaves telling him that he has only two minutes left with the book before breakfast. Zummi shakes his head in disbelief because no one respects the Great Book Of Gummi. And right on cue here comes teenybopper diva Sunni with toast on jam to demonstrate that point.
Although that is pretty unfair since Sunni has no respect for Gummi traditions period. The Great Book of Gummis is the least of her problems. Thankfully; Zummi dives in and stops the drooping jam from landing in a nice spot. Sunni is still as thoughtless as ever; then again Bubble Trouble didn't exactly make her any more thoughtful now didn't it? Zummi calls this the single most important object in Gummi Glenn. Okay if you say so Zummi; lest I want to see him as harsh as sandpaper again. Zummi is even making a smear campaign out of it judging by the spot in which he smears jam on his head while swearing in DUBBED ANIME STYLE (my stars!). Sunni swears in DUBBED ANIME STYLE where she sezs Guy. Geez; even this diva cannot swear properly in any style. See; she only wanted to see what was glowing. Zummi realizes that Sunni isn't as bad as Grammi is (Huh?!) and shows her the flashing seal since it contains advanced magic. Sunni jumps for joy and wants Zummi to open it's forbidden secrets. Zummi refuses while checking his glasses and misspelling because it's very dangerous for someone who is merely a Level 25 Mage.
See; you have to be a Level 1 wizard and Zummi hasn't had a class change yet because he needs to be at Level 26 in order to use the advance section properly. Or maybe not. Grammi storms back in and yells out for breakfast. So that logically leads us to the dining area where the babyfaces are eating breakfast. Well; except for Zummi who is explaining his latest attempt to be a Level 1 wizard: Growing feathers on a horse and one that turns clocks backwards which I'm sure Sony will soon steal for their ultra- annoying Dragon Block Staff Guardian Boss in Legend of Dragoon. Now there's a boss that'll pull your hair out a foot longer than it should be ala that sexy fitness lady from Inspector Gadget. Tummi doesn't care because there are no spells for food of course. Gruffi wants someone to pass the milk and Zummi helpfully wants to cast a spell...
Zummi: M-milk, flummout Gruffi!
Translation: Milk Float On Gruffi!
Ooops; should have been M-milk flumront Gruffi (Milk float front Gruffi) and in a major shock, the milk jar doesn't pour milk over Gruffi's head. It simply floats there in front of him out of reach and Gruffi blows Zummi off. Zummi's spell casting is getting out of whack if THAT happens...So Zummi tries AGAIN...
Zummi: M-milk; drummout, dummown!
Translation: Milk drown out dumb swan!
Yeah; I don't get it either..and the real spot occurs as the milk pours right over Gruffi's stubborn pinhead. HA HA! Great spot and TMS got it right of course. Gruffi tries to blow Zummi off again; but the milk jar lands on his head and covers his eyes. He mooved that one.. HA! I KILL ME! Sunni and Cubbi giggle on that spot as Gruffi takes the milk jar off and blows off Zummi's magic show. I must admit; Zummi's magic seems to not be working as well as it should. Not that Gruffi cares anyway. Grammi points out to Zummi that he's been using magic for everything. To be perfectly honest; she's right. Zummi admits that without magic; he's useless. See; ever since Cavin gave him the medallion; his life finally had purpose in the discovery of his magic powers. Gruffi squeezes his green painted tinfoil hat to put the milk back into the glass (EWWW!) and blows off Zummi because his life is sad. Even Grammi was taken aback on that remark. But Gruffi stands firms because Zummi cannot do serious magic to save his life...Ooooooo..Those are fighting spell words Gruffi Gummi. Zummi is ticked off and urge to Mute Gruffi is rising as he stands up and returns to the Great Book of Gummi inside Zummi's book room. Flight School template much?
He goes to the flashing sealed page and it claims it's for advanced magicians only. Zummi declares himself as one and uses the dagger to cut the seal open...and of course ALL HECK BREAKS LOOSE! The books get re-arranged; but little comes out of it as the bell rings OUT OF NOWHERE. Apparently; Zummi is a Level One Wizard after all. The book flashes green and Zummi starts reading it's contents. Zummi looks proud until the downward pan shot commences as we go straight to hell into a deep dark cave miles underground (which looks absolutely creepy with it's dragon head statues) as someone SHADOW OF DOOM speaks of hearing the signal. Apparently; he's after something unknown and he wants a rat to go fetch it for him. He sees a small orange rant (?) and zaps it to become a huge giant green monster.
Okay; that made some sense. The magician demands this pet (both are in the shadows) to find the Great Book Of Gummi and then zaps it with lightning bolts to make it move. Now that's one mean magician. We cut back to the Gummi Glenn hallway as Gruffi is yawning worse than Sir Lazybones after a night of looking for robbers that don't exist. And then he backs up and is in shock as he get off a religious reference (holy bear claws- holy is one of Kit's favorite swear words next to Oh My God.) because he seems Zummi using the green Book Of Great Gummi to cast spells to spin around various international objects while they are floating. That's serious magic?! Gruffi cannot believe this as Zummi wants approval of course. Gruffi is concerned because something could go wrong in Zummi's paws. Zummi blows it off because advance magic cannot harm a Gummi Bear and he demonstrates his first official new spell....
Zummi: Amor, amit, amult!
Translation: Armor Admit Assault!
Everything drops down without harming a Gummi Bear. Although Gruffi did have to catch one of the objects and he's not amused of course because muscle trumps magic every time. Zummi decides to do another spell....
Zummi: Rummo, Rummound, Amup and Dummound Gruffi!
Translation: Run Moat, Run Mound A Rump and Dumb Mound Gruffi!
I don't get that one either. Man; the spell translations are sucking the wind out of me and nothing happens. Gruffi blows him off and tries to walk away; but he bumps into the magic wall; almost breaking his nose in the process. So much for harming a Gummi Bear there Zummi. Gruffi is about to protest this outrage; but he bumps into another magic wall. See Zummi demonstrated a locking spell. Okay; now this is a good spell in the field of battle to protect the defenseless ones from getting killed. Zummi is now a Level 2 Wizard and it only took two minutes this time. He's improving much indeed. Zummi then demonstrates that the spell doesn't protect anyone by going inside to taunt Gruffi. Gruffi's dumb brain processes it to be a insult on his manhood and tries to get out; but bounces back from the magic spell once again. Zummi blows him off because Gruffi's no mage even. Zummi then runs around like a spoiled child taunting Gruffi. Oy vey; did this sound like Zummi had a bad childhood or what?! Gruffi admits defeat while standing against the magic shell and demands that Zummi let him out. Zummi decides to sell because he's not a real meanie; he only plays one on television....
Zummi: Rummo, Rummound, Frummi, Gruffi!
Translation: Run Moat, Run Mound From Me Gruffi!
It still doesn't make any sense; much like Gruffi's decision to lean against the magic shell while casting because the spell is broken and Gruffi dramatically falls down right on his hip. Ouch! That's going to leave a mark...On Gruffi's ego. Zummi then taunts him again and then walks out which earns him a big Grade A worthy blow off from Gruffi as he storms out of the book room. Gruffi swears in DUBBED ANIME STYLE (darn fool) and walks down the hallway blowing him off. Zummi should take Gruffi's advice because he is playing with fire here with that advanced magic stuff. Gruffi tries to go to the door to his room; but Zummi screams out in horror. The babyfaces (in their night gear and I see Sunni got some white slipper boots to match her gown how cute?!) comes out of their rooms and storms into the book room to see Zummi is gone as well as the Great Book Of Gummi. Thankfully; for the babyfaces there is a large gaping hole on the wooden floor to leave as evidence and a path towards finding him. Then again; most henchmen don't know the secret art of not being seen so it's apporos. Cubbi is holding a teddy bear in this scene like it was a security blanket as the segment ends about seven minutes in...Other than Zummi's out of character childish behavior, this has been a good episode thus far...
After the commercial break; we cut to the floor shot of the gaping hole in the floor to begin things as the babyfaces are in the tunnel still in their night gear. I thought they would change into regular clothes. Doesn't matter either way as Gruffi has the lantern because he's the king of Gummi Glenn and Grammi the dirty servant stereotype of course. Grammi further increases the stereotype heat on her by having her hair rolled up into curlers. The babyfaces follow the tunnel as it's clear that it's the GREEN RAT OF MONSTER DOOM who dug the tunnel. It's not like a Gummi Bear like Zummi could create a spell like this and fake his own kidnapping because Zummi beat Gruffi in the childish department. They progress and hear Zummi moaning as we cut to further on to see Zummi Gummi tripping on the floor like a goof and falling flat on his face. The babyfaces try to help him to his feet and Zummi runs away from them because the Great Book of Gummi was stolen by a monster. Gruffi basically calls him insane more or less as Grammi demands to know who they are chasing and Zummi claims that it's a monster. Gruffi then accuses Zummi of creating a demon. Well; devil is allowed in DTVA so demon isn't all out there. Nintendo used to cringe when demon is mentioned in any context in their games during the 1980's I should point out. Zummi rightfully blows Gruffi off on that accusation and forces Gruffi to let go.
More running and then the babyfaces stops to see the most disgusting monster ever created in DTVA history! UGH! That thing is disgusting! It has the Great Book of Gummi in his arms of course and is growling. Is Len Uhley (or Art and Jymn; doesn't really matter) trying to scare little children here?! Then again; he did the same thing in From Here to Machinery in Baloo's dream sequence so this is not out of place for him. The GIANT MONSTER GREEN RAT OF DEATH stomps it's foot like a maniac and the cave collapses basically splitting the babyfaces in half. The adults are on the right side; while the cubs are on the left side trying to dig the right side out. However; the green monster leaves (good; he's SO DISGUSTING!) and Zummi goes after him. Gruffi doesn't like that so he and Grammi follow him. Umm. Gruffi; some evildoer wants that book because it contains powerful magic to beat down on good guys. I think following Zummi is the right thing to do. Just saying. The cubs try to dig their way out; but this doesn't look good because Tummi cannot lift big boulders of course. We cut back to the adults as they run into a large cave opening and they are forced to stop because there is a cliff and of course Zummi's fear of heights has returned to haunt him. I guess the drop from the tunnel wasn't deep enough to trigger the spot. Zummi orders them to stop the green monster as it climbs down. Gruffi and Grammi agree to as they uncork their VIALS OF ROIDED JUICE and drink up. It's BUTT BOUNCING TIME!
Grammi and Gruffi bounce down (Isn't this just asking for a plan to fail here?) as Zummi looks from topside and sees the monster going towards the caves. Zummi yells at them because they are going the wrong way and that is Logic Break #1 because Grammi and Gruffi aren't even halfway through the mushroom forest to even see which path they would probably take. Zummi of course gets too excited and falls right off the cliff in a Warner Brothers worthy spot and falls right onto a mushroom to break his fall. Grammi and Gruffi change direction and head back to the green mushroom as Grammi and Gruffi call him a quivering lump of jelly and scared to death (death reference #1). Zummi runs OUT OF NOWHERE looking better than ever and past Gruffi and Grammi. I guess that dust made him a faster runner judging by that speed. Geez; isn't this a FDA investigation waiting to happen here guys?! Gruffi turns around and runs after him as Grammi stops to admire the mushrooms to make for her salads. At least she's admiring a vegetable that I LIKE! Gruffi grabs on her arm to stop this pointless waste of time as more running ensues and Zummi and company start sliding on the ice on the ground because it just would be magic without the tried and true freezing spell. It's a frozen lake as the green rat notices them for a moment and starts slipping and sliding allowing the book to slide from the arms.
The Great Book slides towards Zummi and Zummi grabs it like a child playing catch with a baby. Zummi cannot stop of course and that leads to the old skateboarding spot as Zummi slides up the ramp and then the book swings a full 180 degrees depositing Zummi on the ice with a decent bump and the Great Book returns to center. Green rat gets his bearings back and uses the ice as his skating rink. Grammi now has the book and suddenly it's ice hockey time! Geez; more winter sports in the summer time, what are the odds?! Gruffi tries to grab the book; but the book clips Gruffi and he flips head over feet onto the ground as the book slides away. That was an awesome spot done right by TMS. The book stops and Zummi grabs it; but green monster grabs it from behind of course because he's more powerful. Zummi flips and flops on his back with a decent bump. He's a heel; did you expect for him to play by the rules of ice hockey: NO checks from behind! Gruffi and Grammi help Zummi up as Green Monster seems to be safe as it is near exiting the ice; but Zummi goes into his SPELLBOOK OF SATAN. And it's purple to match Zummi's skin; how cute?! Gruffi doesn't like that as Zummi casts the spell while sliding on the ice... (The book flies away from Zummi's hands into parts unknown.)
Zummi: Flummin, Shamoot!
Translation: Flame In Shoot Moot!
And of course; flames shoot from his fingertips. Finally; a real attack spell from Zummi! Now he's a Level 3 Wizard. I hope you are proud of yourself. Sadly; Green Monster turns around off the ice and bats the fireball with the Book of Great Gummi. Now that is one tough book. The fireball bounces back and everyone ducks as the flame shoots up and nails the top of the cave dislodging enough spikes to make three bears on a stick. Hmmm..Bears on a stick..SLURP! The bears are basically MURDERED by the spikes and fall into the water as Green Monster walks in and sezs something which the Disney Captions teams sezs: I'm home. I don't know who it is. The SHADOW OF DOOM beckons as he is pleased at this happening; and we get the shot to see that he is a short joke named Zarlock. Colonel Spigot would be proud of him. Zarlock is voiced by Hanna Barbera legend Lennie Weinrib who is known for directing teen flicks in the 1960's; voice acting regular at Hanna Barbera, was the main character in H.R. Pufnstuf (along with writing), and is imfamously known as the voice of Scrappy Doo which I think was the real reason why he disappeared after Yo! Yogi in 1991. Believe me; almost everyone HATES Scrappy Doo. He recently passed away in Chile in June of 2006 due to a stroke. I believe this is his only DTVA appearance; but I could be wrong of course.
Zarlock runs over and demands that Green Monster give him the book and of course Green Monster throws it down which squashes Zarlock flatter than Alexander The Grape. Zarlock blows him off as the Green Monster grabs the book as apparently Zarlock took that bump WITH CHEESE AND BACON. Why does Zarlock look like a rooster? Did he give tips on character design to Terry Taylor before he arrived in the WWE?! And why should I care?! Green Monster sells and puts the book down on the ground in it's proper place as Zorlok (Disney Caption Team's given name) explains it as if Zummi stole that book from him. Yeah; a Gummi Book that doesn't belong to a Gummi Surreee Zorlok?! Green Monster kissing like a goof only because he's trying to be a Lips from Dragon Quest VIII. He wants to rule the world with his magic of course. Geez; do villain think that small? How about ruling all of reality?! That would be big enough for an insane villain. He shoots lightning from his fingertips to prove that he's a bad jerk I guess. He uses the spell to float the Great Book of Gummi up at an angle and tries to open it; but he's way too small and the book keeps closing on him. Green Monster giggles until Zorlok gets into the book literally and the book cover basically MURDERS him like a sandwich. Too funny and now Green Monster's laughter is gone.
Zorlok crawls out of the book and the seal of the Great Gummi locks in place. Zorlok gets so upset that he zaps it with lightning bolts which in turn have no effect on the book; but create lava from underneath it to show how powerful the book really is. Zorlok takes a rock and uses his magic to create a reasonable looking version of the medallion to show to Green Monster. Zorlok orders Green Monster to steal a medallion and of course the Green Monster stands there. So Zorlok zaps him a few times; including one on his butt as he leaves. Now that is awesome. Zorlok blows everyone off as he bumps right into the magic shell. Huh?! I'm calling that Logic Break #2 for the episode as Zorlok blows off those pesky Gummi Bears. Dukie sezs to join the club moral midget.
We return to the formally frozen lake as Grammi, Gruffi and Zummi are all right as they stand on an ice floe . Grammi and Gruffi paddle the ice floe as Zummi sits there saying that he's useless in Drake Mallard like fashion. So now we're into Bad Reflection On You Part Two template. Gruffi blows him off because the book is for all of them and Zummi is a selfish old puss. Okay; he didn't say that; but it's implied. The ice block crashes against the land towards the cave and everyone jumps off and runs into the dark cave allowing them to perform their double eye seeing spot. Now they feel hot instead of freezing which indicates that they will fall down a slide and right on cue the eyes fall down as the adult bears rolls head over feet into the next chamber which is basically a bridge surrounded by lava with an ancient Gummi statue warning them by raising his arms. Yeah; that'll draw money and attention..NOT! All Gummi's are forbidden to cross the bridge because there is a wizard trapped in there because he stole the Great Book. Well; their little warning didn't help the Great Book out in any way thanks to some Green Monster Rat.
Gruffi believes the wizard has failed because he doesn't have the medallion; but Zummi walks tall because it's his fault that the book was stolen and he wants it back. So he's going to cross that forbidden bridge which earns protests from Grammi. Somehow that statue moved from the side of the path to the middle of the path now. Logic Break #3 for the episode. Zummi walks across the bridge was absolutely no effort to the other side. I knew those green mushrooms had an effect on him. He calls it no problem at all..and of course Green Monster grabs him from behind. Grammi is SHOCKED AND APPALLED (in that order) as Gruffi and Grammi run onto the bridge. However; Green Monster stomps on the bridge causing it to rumble and breaking the bridge in the middle; cutting Grammi and Gruffi off. Hey; that stomp is effective BABEE! We get the shot of the lava and the shot of the statue to waste some more time and then Green Monster walks back into the cave. Gruffi calls out to Zummi that they will save him somehow. Grammi wonders how they will save him as the segment ends fourteen and a half minutes in.
After the commercial break; we go back to the broken bridge as Gruffi wonders how to get across. Bouncing is ineffective; a rope bridge would burn. Grammi walks away and back with the ceiling spike as Gruffi blows her off because it's not long enough. Which allows Grammi to blow him off because she's going to dislodge the statue and use it as a bridge. Gruffi goes over and states that he was going to suggest that and Grammi blows him off in kind. They go to the off-screen shot as the statue moves around and then falls onto it's back and manages to make it across the length of the bridge. Well; that was easy and cut dry boring. Grammi and Gruffi cross the bridge as we cut to Zorlok's hiding place as Green Monster has Zummi by the cape. Notice the GREEN SLIME FOUNTAIN OF DEATH?! 2:1 odds that it will be used by the end of the episode. And it is used by Zorlok as a throne of course. Zorlok screws a button (NOT THAT WAY YOU SICK FREAKS!) and the throne slides down a pulley system towards the floor below in front of Zummi. Zummi blows him off as the mad wizard and of course the mad wizard takes offense because he's merely annoyed. Well; I'm with Zorlok on this one since Zummi is insane with his attempt to cast advance magic.
Zorlok jumps down and demands the medallion; or else. Why not just pluck it from his neck you rooster midget?! Of course Zummi asks what the consequences are and of course Zorlok blows it off as he goes to the Great Book Of Gummi because they would be unspeakable. Tweeg's mother would steal that one during Tweeg's trial in The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin I should note. Oh boy! Zummi has rolled up his sleeves so you know he is serious! He decides to invoke the Fire spell from earlier in the episode and Zorlok blocks it with his back hand allowing the candle to be lit. UH OH! Zummi is so screwed now! Zorlok floats the candle up and it explodes into fireworks. I see Zorlok has learned the fine art of being annoying. Zummi tries to walk; but Zorlok zaps some more lightning bolts and it creates a rock cage with Zummi inside. Zummi accuses him of trying to conquer the world and Zorlok agrees and he of course does the tried and true corruption of the old Scooby Doo villain promo: I would haver gotten away with it; if it wasn't for you meddling Gummis. Since Lennie has done Scooby Doo voices; I wonder if that is his most notable promo? Hmmmm...Zorlok zaps the rock and creates a globe as a Gummi Bear is resting it on it's shoulders and back. What is this; bad history and geography all rolled into one?! He zaps the globe into old age.
Okay; I liked that spot as Zummi isn't impressed and blows him off. Zorlok wants the medallion and Zummi refuses of course. So; Green Monster tries to grab it and does; but he's SHOCKED literally into the middle of next week along with Zorlok. Zummi feels relived until Zorlok threatens to basically melt him into lava as he zaps the globe again to prove that point. Zorlok and Green Monster leave to sulk as Zummi is scared stiff. Zummi tries to pull onto the cage; but he's useless and just hurts himself even more. We then cut to Zummi sleeping on the job again; which earns a poke on the nose from an orange finger. Zummi slowly wakes up and notices Grammi and Gruffi are here to save him. Gruffi explains that he found the key while Zorlok and Green Monster were asleep. UH OH! I don't like where this is going. They unlock Zummi from his cage as they exchange notes. Zummi wants to leave with the Great Book of Gummi; but Gruffi insists on Zummi to use his magic. UH OH #2! I don't like where this is going! 2:1 odds that Grammi and Gruffi are really Zorlok and Green Monster in a disguise spell. Zummi uses the medallion to unseal the book and of course Grammi and Gruffi turn into Zorlok and Green Monster. Curses! Foiled again! Green Monster grabbed Zummi as Zorlok recreates the cage which just so happens to have Grammi and Gruffi inside. How about that?! Green Monster opens the cage from the top, dumps Zummi in and closes it.
We get the Zummi disbelief moment as it allow Gruffi to blow Grammi's nightgown off. Zummi hugs the two like a small child after being lost in the woods for two hours. Zorlok goes to the Great Book of Gummi and tries the unlocking spell that Zummi did earlier and the sound is heard. He does the SQUIDWARD DANCE #2 jig; but he bounces right into the magic shell again. OUCH! He then allows Logic Break #4 for the episode as he manages to make it to the cage despite the magic shell being in front of him seconds earlier. You can do better than that TMS! Zorlok demands answers and Zummi tells him that he cannot do magic without the medallion. Zorlok wants the medallion; or Green Monster pounds Grammi and Gruffi into burgers more or less. Gruffi and Grammi tell him that they'll take it because if Zorlok succeeds he'll kill everyone basically. However; the Great Book Of Gummi flashes red so Zummi has a MIMI JOKE ZONE PLAN. Zummi then tells Zorlok that he's won and he throws the medallion to Zorlok.
Zorlok grabs it and cheers like a stupid rooster who had his voice box re-arranged. I would say that this is the biggest brain fart ever; but since I said that a few episodes ago, I'm more cautious this time around. Zorlok then goes over to the Great Book of Gummi and casts the unlocking spell as it works to perfection (while casting some drug inducing animation in the process). Zorlok tells the book to follow it and it sells as Grammi and Gruffi blow Zummi off for his really big brain fart. Zummi tells them to believe like Nintendo is going to win the next generation console race. Zorlok declares to the world that he is ready to commit gratuitous violence and mindless brutality. He would be perfect for Manhunt 2 to be quite honest with you all. Zummi then blows off Zorlok because he's about as useful as Zummi is right now. OOOO...those are fighting words Zummi as Zorlok goes back to the cage (with book in tow) as Zummi continues to blow him off because he can do Gummi magic and he cannot do anything without the medallion. UH OH! Zorlok is going to really give it to him now as he goes to the book and casts the last spell they will ever see...
Zorlok: Fummos, Spumout, Amah, Ramais!
Translation: Thumb More Spun Moat Remen Radius!
It doesn't make sense either. Geez; I've got nothing to work with today! The spell turns into the LIGHTNING TORNADO OF DEATH! Now there a quality spell! A tornado and a windbag all rolled into one. He tells it to kill the Gummi Bears and it makes it just a few feet from the cage and then stops and turns on Zorlok! HA HA! He didn't learn lesson number one about Gummi Magic: It doesn't work on Gummi Bears. His hope chest is gone as Zorlok literally gets MURDERED right on the spot by the tornado and everything returns back to normal as the adult Gummi Bears are free at last. Zorlok takes another bump WITH CHEESE AND BACON as he crawls out of the carnage and is finally knocked out.
Gruffi gets off death reference #2 for the episode and the second kill reference of the series. Zummi goes over to the Great Book of Gummi and pets it like it was a human being as Grammi realizes that Zorlok used a spell to harm Gummi Bears and it backfired. However; Zummi learned a real lesson because every successful move he made was done without Gummi Magic. Now that's a true wizard! Zummi swears in DUBBED ANIME STYLE realizing that he's no rookie and Gruffi gives him the true thumbs up for real. Zummi stares in awe as we go to the faraway shot to end the episode at 21:17. A fine episode marred by logic breaks and a few really terrible moments from TMS animation. Still; a great fitting ending to show Zummi that he doesn't need to absolutely depend on magic to win. It's something Microsoft and Sony need to learn too since Sony has forgotten about it and Microsoft still doesn't get: Don't absolutely DEPEND on third party to save you. Commodore did that and they went out of business as a result . **** ( 80%)
THE REVIEW LINE
This episode was a combination of Flight School and A Bad Reflection On You and it did okay in that mix as Zummi showed that he finally had some magical chops; but in the end it also showed that he absolutely DEPENDED on magic to make himself useful. And as I saw with real life; it got Zummi into trouble. I felt that Zorlok was a nothing villain with the only notable thing is the voice and the rooster hair style. He did have the effective magic and looked fine; but nothing special. As usual like all moral midgets; he let his ego get into the way and it cost him when Zummi dared him to use Gummi Magic on the Gummi Bear which in turn backfired and MURDERED Zorlok. That was a fitting and logical ending to the episode. Of course; TMS showed about four logic breaks which marred this episode; but Zummi carried a really good episode and also got over his fear of heights. I think it was the mushroom drugs that did that; but whatever. Overall; this was another good episode and I hope everyone realizes that a well-balanced person is the best person since a one trick pony will usually end in tragedy. The next rant will be two more shorts and that'll end Disc 2; while the first full episode featuring the debut of Gusto will end Season 2. So....
Thumbs up for this episode and I'll see you all next time.