Why Invader Zim: Enter The Florpus has put the show in the perfect place.

Invader Zim was never intended to be a mainstream show hence why it ended after a short run. However, it was able to develop a small following that has left a fondness in the memory of numerous kids who grew up in the 2000s like myself.

Invader Zim was, upon reflection one of the cartoons who paved the way for cartoons such as Rick and Morty and Final Space, it helped lead to a slightly off centre and obscure type of cartoon. Invader Zim has always had a space in my childhood memories but it was one of the background memories. As such, my memories may have warped slightly but I can’t help feel the movie which Netflix has made it totally in line of what I remember of the show.

Invader Zim has always had an obscure charm to it, due to its unique art style and silly throw away moments. Invader Zim helped pave the way for cartoons that don’t follow the traditional format by breaking what a cartoon should look like, how it should act and what it should be for children. It moved away from trying to teach children a lesson and towards straight forward entertainment, furthermore, it didn’t obey the constraints of behaviour as it came part of the era that involved Dick and Dom in the bungalow. Also, it was incredibly enjoyable to simply find out all the original cast had returned to reprise their roles which is an absolute credit to Netflix to make sure it came as close to the series as possible. Anyway the film itself has put Invader Zim in a perfectly balanced position as the film helped give the show a final hoorah and celebration of the show, whilst bringing it to a new audience that if it becomes accepted, leaves it open for another series of the show.

Also, as the film was created by Netflix, it allowed the film to be made with pretty much total freedom and allows for a greater audience to be capable of seeing it, thus leading to the possibility of a future series. However, there is one change, upon reflection, I really do appreciate is that Gir’s voice is less harsh and high pitch in the film than the original series, I am not sure whether this was intentional or even happened, but to me it made the character that I already loved (and is still the best character) all the more enjoyable.

Overall, Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus allowed me to relive a niche part of my childhood and didn’t taint it in the slightest, which with an era of reboots and remakes being more common that generally do not stay attached to the source material, I am incredibly happy with the outcome. The film stayed true to the tone of the show, kept the same humour and cast as well as most importantly keeping it’s signature art style. Gir will forever be a symbol of undying annoyance, whilst also being endearing, quirky and charming due to the art style of his character and awkward dialogue that generally never fits in with the situation he is placed. To conclude, Netflix have done incredibly well by making a film that stays true to the original series, whilst developing it further and giving it a potential resolution and leaving it open to further possibilities.

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