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"Family Guy - Volume Two" DVD Review

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The Bottom Line

Although its brand of humor may not be to everyone’s taste and the show is a little uneven, when everything works right, the "Family Guy" is fast, smart, and side-splittingly funny.

Pros

  • Often fast, smart, and side-splittingly funny
  • DVDs contain some bonus features
  • Excellent picture and sound quality

Cons

  • Humor can be glib and tasteless (could be a pro)
  • Definitely politically incorrect (could be a pro)
  • Not for anyone who offends easily

Description

  • The three-disc DVD set features 22 episodes of "Family Guy" (July 2001 – Feb. 2002)
  • Includes the never-before-seen episode "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein"
  • Includes audio commentary on selected episodes
  • DVDs have special features
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Excellent picture quality

Guide Review - "Family Guy - Volume Two" DVD Review

I enjoyed watching the "Family Guy – Volume Two" DVD set, but I understand why this animated TV show is not to everyone's taste. The humor in the show and its overall sensibilities might be off-putting if not flat-out offensive to some. But I can also see why it has its fans. The humor is sharp, intellectual, and unafraid of skewering both pop and high culture. The overall entertainment quality of the show is a little uneven, but when everything works right, the "Family Guy" is fast, smart, and side-splittingly funny. The DVDs include the never-before-seen episode "When You Wish Upon A Weinstein" along with commentary on selected episodes. You can see a breakdown of the DVDs by following the link listed below under related resources.
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