The Little Rascals: It is still funny even if the color is weird

Is this worth your time?

If you grew up watching these on Saturday mornings, you already know the answer is yes. It is great for kids because it is just pure, messy fun without any of the modern 'lessons' stuck in there.

People who hate old-fashioned slapstick or get annoyed by grainy footage will probably want to skip it. But if you like seeing kids actually acting like kids, it's a win.

The first thing that hits you is the color. It is very bright.

It doesn't look like a modern movie, obviously. It looks more like someone took a bunch of old postcards and brought them to life with some vibrant paints.

Sometimes the skin tones look a little bit orange. It’s distracting for about five minutes, then you just get used to it because the kids are so funny.

Matthew 'Stymie' Beard is easily the best part of this whole thing. He has this way of looking at the camera or the other kids that feels 100% real.

He doesn't feel like a 'child actor' who was coached by a stage mom. He just feels like a kid who is way smarter than the adults around him.

There is this scene where they are trying to stop their teacher from getting married. They think if she gets married, she won't be their teacher anymore, which is high stakes for a seven-year-old.

Their plan is so overly complicated and dumb. It reminds me of stuff I tried to do when I was little, like building a 'fort' out of three sticks and a dirty blanket.

The taxi ride is probably the highlight of the whole collection. I forgot how dangerous these old stunts looked.

They are just flying down the street in this janky car. There is a moment where you can see the sheer panic on one of the kids' faces and I don't think they were acting.

It makes me think of other old comedies like The Show where things just felt a bit more wild. There weren't any safety nets back then, or at least it feels that way.

Chubby is another standout. He has this great slow-burn reaction when things go wrong.

He doesn't even have to say anything. He just lets his face fall and you know exactly what he’s thinking.

I noticed that the dog, Pete, is basically the most competent member of the gang. He just watches them being idiots and follows along because he has nothing better to do.

The ring around his eye looks so perfect in the colorized version. It’s almost too perfect.

The shopkeeper scene is a bit slower than the rest. It drags on for a few minutes while they make a deal, and I found myself checking my phone.

But then something explodes or Pete starts barking and it picks right back up. It’s not like April Fool where the pacing is all over the place, but it has its lulls.

I like that the movie doesn't try to explain the jokes. They just happen, and if you missed it, well, that's your problem.

There is a specific shot of Jackie Cooper looking really intense that made me laugh for no reason. He takes everything so seriously while wearing that little hat.

One thing that’s weird is how much the adults just let these kids do. They are basically running the town while the grownups just look confused.

I think modern movies miss that feeling of kids having their own secret world. Here, the adults are just obstacles or people to be tricked.

It’s not perfect. Some of the jokes are definitely from a different era and feel a bit dusty.

But the energy is still there. You can feel the fun they were having on set.

The sound quality is surprisingly good for how old this is. You can hear every little giggle and every time a shoe scuffs on the ground.

It’s weirdly comforting to watch. Like a warm bowl of cereal on a rainy day.

Stuff I noticed while watching:

• The kids' clothes are always slightly too big or slightly too small.
• The way Stymie handles a hat is a masterclass in physical comedy.
• The background characters often look like they are trying not to laugh.
• Pete the dog is definitely the smartest one in the room.
• The colorization makes the old cars look like toys.

There is a scene with a lot of flour being thrown around. It creates this huge white cloud that looks amazing in the restored version.

You can see all the little dust particles floating in the air. It’s a small thing, but it made the scene feel much more 'alive' than the old black and white tapes I had.

I wish they had more of the original music, though. Some of the new scores they put over these restorations feel a bit too 'bouncy'.

It doesn't ruin it, but it’s there. You notice it if you're paying attention.

Anyway, it’s a good time. Just don't expect it to be a masterpiece of storytelling.

It’s just a bunch of kids being rascals. And sometimes, that’s all you really need on a Tuesday night.