Welcome to Episode 14 of the Deep in the Plus Saga…
Here’s where we go into the Disney+ catalog and take an in-depth look at some of the movies and TV shows that you haven’t gotten around to yet, and we break them down to see if they’re worth your time.
This week, in honor of May the 4th and Revenge of the Fifth – It’s Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars!
Our friends Phineas and Ferb are living happily on Tatooine, just one moisture farm over from Luke Skywalker. They love simply hanging out and creating new adventures under the twin suns, however, they find themselves thrust into a global rebellion when the plans for blowing up the Death Star accidentally fall into their hands.
So let’s join the boys, their sister Candace, Perry, Dr. D, and the rest of the gang as they do Star Wars! And May the Force be with you, because we’re going… Deep in the Plus!
This was originally delivered as two separate episode of the “Phineas and Ferb” series, but Disney+ has made it one show and put it out as a combined special for your convenience!
What’s unique about this Star Wars parody is that instead of casting the characters in the roles of Luke, Han, Leia, and crew, this story happens alongside of the events of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope! As a matter of fact, it’s very similar to the Timon and Pumba 2004 straight-to-video movie: The Lion King 1 1⁄2.
So, is this Star Wars episode of “Phineas and Ferb” worth your time? Watch our show and decide for yourself. Do you agree with our thoughts?
And don’t forget, in every episode of Deep in the Plus, you’ll get bonus recommendations as we present our “Pick of the Week.” This is where we offer suggestions on even more gems from the Disney+ vault. Don’t miss it!
Our review of Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars is the 14th episode of Deep in the Plus! Make sure to go check out our previous episodes reviewing the back catalog of Disney content on the Disney+ streaming network:
- Newsies
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- TRON: Legacy
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks
- The Muppets Christmas Carol
- Aladdin: Return of Jafar
- The Apple Dumpling Gang
- Kim Possible: The Series
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
- Tall Tale
- Mars Needs Moms
- Honey I Shrunk the Kids
- Lady and the Tramp
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We actually originally aired this as a 1 hour special, it wasn’t broken up into two eps till after that for some of the re-airings. And we were FORBIDDEN from approaching any of the original cast for voices because they were all in negotiations for Episode 7, so even though we know and have worked with Mark, we were not allowed to use him. I had to explain that to Mark at a party later and he thought it was just as silly as we did. Wayne Brady co-wrote “In the Empire” with us.