Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 9, 2019
User Score
4.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12
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  1. Steven7
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    I love the theme it brings, about embracing change and accepting that society is changing
    It's one of my favorite childhood cartoons, I loved being able to see it again
  2. Lloydington
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    The user reviews for this are hilariously meta because they’re literally proving the point of this way-better-than-it-should-be special. People are so afraid of change and this special tackles it head-on, refusing to spare all those who will cry “but it’s not the same cartoon I remember from the 90s.”

    Genuinely impressed they didn’t rely simply on nostalgia, instead attempting to tell a    The user reviews for this are hilariously meta because they’re literally proving the point of this way-better-than-it-should-be special. People are so afraid of change and this special tackles it head-on, refusing to spare all those who will cry “but it’s not the same cartoon I remember from the 90s.”

    Genuinely impressed they didn’t rely simply on nostalgia, instead attempting to tell a real story with a real point. The animation remains fantastic, the voice acting superb and the inside jokes are plentiful. Don’t be fooled by user reviews on this one, it’s well worth your time.    … Expand
  3. Midgetelf0585
    Aug 17, 2019
    7
    Still made with just as much love as the original, but maybe relies too much on nostalgia, and was a bit overpoliticized. But it's self aware, and funny as always. :)
  4. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 15, 2019
    0
    I had recently gotten into Rocko's Modern Life because I was a fan of other shows that came out around the same time such as Are You Afraid of the Dark or All That. After watching the original series, I saw that Netflix released a new special with the original writing staff.

    And... Well... it is really not what you would want to watch if you are a fan. There are moments that I just    I had recently gotten into Rocko's Modern Life because I was a fan of other shows that came out around the same time such as Are You Afraid of the Dark or All That. After watching the original series, I saw that Netflix released a new special with the original writing staff.

    And... Well... it is really not what you would want to watch if you are a fan. There are moments that I just never wanted to see again and made me consider drinking bleach and then falling off a cliff, but I then realized that I should give it a shot anyway. The writing, while commendable, has not really gotten the edge of what the original had in mind. There were way too many political moments for me to care and the plot didn't keep me engaged to keep going.

    Now I wish I had done so.    … Expand
  5. commandercool
    Aug 19, 2019
    0
    this "short film reboot" was awesome until they just have to do it, shut the transgender theme up our throats, please, I know it's marketing but can I have a normal show for once?
  6. JustMyOpinion00
    Aug 14, 2019
    1
    Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling has a good story but, I do not think they should put in modern politics in things like this, Why are people adding social social justice to kids cartoons at this point it feels like propaganda aimed at kids to make kids think the way they do. I think these should be opinions that people make on their own over time instead of having them forced down your throat.

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Aug 22, 2019
    80
    A successful and satisfying work of animated art. They are crass only in their humor.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Kevin Johnson
    Aug 13, 2019
    91
    Static Cling maintains the original show’s look, sound, and aesthetic perfectly (although Philbert appears a bit off-model at times). It takes a moment to get reacquainted with the show’s energy and pacing, which is a bit slower and more easygoing than one might remember, but by the time Rocko, Heffer, and Philbert land back in O-Town, you’ll feel right at home.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Isaac Feldberg
    Aug 13, 2019
    70
    May be one of Netflix’s weirdest decisions yet. But this 45-minute special will likely be welcomed with open arms by fans of the show, which blended anti-capitalist messaging with loopily surreal animation.
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