Five years after saying goodbye to Phineas (Vincent Martella) and Ferb (David Errigo Jr.), it is time to return to Danville. After Candace (Ashley Tisdale) fails once again to bust her brothers, she and Vanessa (Olivia Olson) are abducted by aliens. Without the necessary tools to save Candace, Phineas and the whole gang turn to Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire) and his “Galactic-Travel-Inator” to rescue them. Agent Perry the Platypus (Dee Bradley Baker) has been given an assignment to protect the kids and save the girls all while keeping his identity a secret.

“Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against The Universe” has a really strong story. While the story is for children, it has also aged for those who watched the show when it first released. The storyline takes an interesting twist as having Candace be the main character and showing a new perspective on Candace that has never been seen before.

The writing will tug at the audience’s heartstrings and change their perspective on the television show, making the audience want to re-watch the show. The story itself has interesting plot twists that will keep the audience guessing on how the movie will end.

Throughout the film, new character interactions will create new dynamics in the group like Isabella (Alyson Stoner) and Dr. Doofenshmirtz who are fighting for leadership of the team.

The songs in this film are excellent, however, they do not reach the bar that was set by the show such as “Busted”, “S.I.M.P.”, and “Platypus Controlling Me.” The music created a tone to help submerse the audience into the film.

The animation has some more details in the characters than the show did thanks to advancements in animation. The voice acting is well done, in that the voice actors brought their characters to life and did a good job of making them seem like real people.

Going back to the Tri-State Area will bring back amazing childhood memories. This movie does a great job of paying homage to its show with references throughout the entire film, some of which only die hard “Phineas and Ferb” fans will notice. Co-creator Povenmire said, “Anybody who’s a big fan of the show is going to get more out of the movie than if they’ve never seen it because there’s lots of little allusions and Easter eggs and references to the series. But it’s also just a bigger, more impactful story than they usually get with the same characters that they love.”

This movie is being treated as a lost episode, which takes place in the middle of the boys’ summer, but has not been told until now. With a film that had its production sent home due to COVID-19, Disney’s quality has stayed the same from studio to home. I laughed so much throughout the entire film. I highly recommend this movie for anyone who loves “Phineas and Ferb”. “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against The Universe” is available to watch now exclusively on Disney+ and includes a mid-credit scene that will bring a smile to people’s faces. I give this film a 4 out of 5 film reels.