show: Ben 10
The Bottom Line: "Good"
Ben 10 is a great concept, kid finds watch, kid plays with watch, watch transforms kid into 10(or more) different alien forms. Unfortunately, the execution of the show could use some work. The main character is hard to like, he is a selfish 10 year old who is obsessed with people noticing him, which he achieves by doing heroics. Or, in some cases, he breaks the law to get what he wants, abusing his powers in turn. His characteristics fluctuate too often and he fails to become a better person as the series continues. Ben's companions, his grandfather and cousin, are stereotypes in their own rights. Grandpa Max is a strict disciplinarian, but fails to control Ben at all. Gwen is always fighting with Ben, siding with her grandfather and fails to stand out as a character, except when she adopts her hero personality, Lucky Girl. Too bad that has only happened twice in the series. The Villains in the show are ok, and some are better than others. Vilgax, while the most important villain in the first season, fails to become anything more than a big intimidating alien. Kevin 11 is the most intriguing villain, because of his lack of control and obsession with power. He seems like the person Ben would be without his grandfather. Overall, the show is enjoyable, but can get old and can be incredibly poorly written.
