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Summary: WORST SHOW EVER
Review: Family Guy is a retarded show, plain and simple. There's a reason it's cancelled. It tries so hard to be funny, and succeeds *maybe* 10% of the time. The rest is just unfunny and forced. It's low-rent humor aimed at people that think they're smart but really have no idea what "funny" is. A Simpsons ripoff that is slightly funnier than cancer mixed with AIDS, and nothing else. If you wish to be part of the mental lowest-common-denominator, waste your money on this garbage. Better yet, send your money to me.
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Summary: Why on earth was this show cancelled?
Review: It is an unfortunate fact that in the politically correct age we live in that edgy comedy is categorized as offensive when it is really just being silly. That is exactly what happened to "Family Guy" a series that laid siege to every one of our sacred cows (religion, sex, violence, race relations, etc.), but did so in such a matter of fact manner, I find it hard to believe that anyone could have taken issue with it. Nonetheless, the series is no more; fortunately, we have the DVD compilations featuring every episode in its uncut hilariousness.Season Three comprises twenty-one episodes, one of which was never aired on television. Actually, "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein" exemplifies my point about political correctness, as its silly, even complimentary view of Judaism could offend only the most supremely sensitive person. But enough with the negative, as there are some genuinely hilarious episodes on these discs. Moreover, since Fox aired them somewhat sporadically during the final season, it's likely there are one or two episodes that will be new to the viewer. For example, I had never seen "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" or "Road to Europe" both of which feature some of the best parody in the set. Other highlights include "A Fish Out of Water" which features a spectacularly fat Peter, "To Love and Die in Dixie" which is the best "Family Guy" tribute to a TV series with its "Dukes of Hazard" inspired storyline, and "Family Guy Viewer Mail #1" which features three shorts that abandon all pretense of a basis in reality and produce some the best sight gags ever seen during the show's run. That said, anyone who buys this set probably already knows how funny this show is, but what makes this collection really impressive is the quality of the extras. First off is the packaging itself which features an episode guide on the back of each case, which makes it easy to find that specific episode you're looking for. Or, if you've got more time, the ability to play every episode on the disc consecutively is a great feature. In addition, the commentary which is available on five of the episodes ranges from informative to hysterical. However, the true highlights are to be found on Disc 3, which contains animatics (pencil drawings) of several deleted scenes, complete with dialogue. These are nice not only because they contain new material, but also because they offer some insight into how the episodes evolved into their finished form. Next are two short documentaries, which offer a funny, interesting look into the series' development, the voice talent, how the characters evolved, and ultimately, why the show didn't last. Finally, there is the "Family Guy" pilot that was pitched to the network; again it's interesting to see how these relatively crudely drawn (but well voiced) characters evolved into the show that become such a cult hit. Ultimately, if you are a big fan of the show, you need this collection, and nothing I say here is going to make you more likely to buy it. However, if you're sitting on the fence, I can't emphasize enough what a great show "Family Guy" is. It is literally funnier than anything on TV today, and over time, I expect it will be even more broadly appreciated for its comic genius. If you want to laugh until it hurts, and aren't offended by humor on the edge, this is definitely a show for you. Finally, I would just like to point out that Seth MacFarlane alludes to a line written for Stewie in an episode that never aired, so let's all hope that there may be yet more to come! Enjoy! Jake Mohlman
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Summary: Family guy = Pure Brilliance
Review: Family guy is the best show ever created. It is more hilarious than anything ever made. The DVD is great.
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Summary: What a funny show.
Review: Family Guy, Vol.2 is a must own for any Family Guy fan. Season 3 was just as funny, if not funnier, as the first 2 seasons, and this set looks even better than the first. While watching the first set, you could see the picture flicker and jump around every once and a while, but the picture on Vol. 2 is crystal clear. The extras are great - watching the pilot pitch was both interesting and funny. As I said before, every fan must own this wonderful set.
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Summary: Pure Genius
Review: Family Guy is, and will always be the funniest show on television. Ever. There will never be a more hilarious television show in man's time. Do yourself a favor, and order this.
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Summary: Good News Flappy, I've decided not to kill you
Review: Thus spake the immortal Stewie, the homicidal/matricidal baby with the mind,attitude and accent of a geriatric English baron. In the world of Family Guy it all makes perfect sense, as does Brain, a talking alchoholic dog with many existential issues and a wicked sarcasm. This show had a ton of talent behind it, both in the writing and the voice-overs. Unfortunately, they got a little to bawdy and un-PC for network TV and we must be satisfied with three short seasons of brilliance that will never be duplicated. This show is totally unique and so chock full of gags and one-liners that you will watch it over and over. The animation is hilarious too.
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Summary: Indeed
Review: Never before in the history of television has a show been so brilliant. There is nothing left to say.. Oh, right. I love Stewie.
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Summary: Ha Ha Ha !!!
Review: Just finished watching all 22 episodes over a 3 day period, and it has affected me greatly. The funniest show ever! Better than the Simpsons (blasphemy! but true). This box is even better than the first Family Guy set. The plots are more cohesive than season 1's "throw it on the wall and see what sticks" mentality. The musical numbers are terrific, especially Brian's summation of the last 50 years of history in "Brain Wallows and Peter's Swallows". The series was really beginning to hit its stride... and then it got cancelled!
The characters become more fleshed out. We get to see Lois, the bedrock of the family, totally lose it in the Christmas episode; find out she was a Kiss groupie; and see her kick serious tae-jitsu butt.
Meg slowly becomes a real person instead of a joke, especially in the painful but winning "The Kiss Seen Round the World".
Brian turns more complex; check out "Screwed the Pooch" and Brian's custody battle for his puppies, and "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" where he winds up caring for the last person on earth anyone would expect.
And then Stewie... where to begin? Sexy parties, spoofing "HMS Pinafore", wearing lipstick (and loving it!), playing Baby Jesus in the annual Christmas pageant, his hilarious role as plumber in "A Fish out of Water", being glued to Brian in "Stuck Togethre, Torn Apart", and his showcase with Brian "Road to Europe".
The thing that amazes me avbout this show was the guest stars that appeared: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alyssa Milano, Hugh Downs, Reege and Kelly, Tony Danza, Vallerie Bertinelli, Majel Barrett (who else to be the voice of Stewie's on board computer?), KISS, Alfonso Ribeiro, Mark Hamill, Waylon Jennings. And all these people were willing to recite just a line or two just to pull off a joke, sometimes at the expense of themselves.
Also included is the "notorious" "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein" episode that never aired. It's neither more or less offensive than any other F.G. ep, but the religious nature of the show was the hot button that kept it off the air.
I don't know if I'll ever buy the complete Simpsons, but I'm glad I have Family Guy.
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Summary: I love it
Review: I thought it was great. I laughed so hard all the way through...
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Summary: Do yourself a favour and buy this set
Review: C'mon, don't be shy, go get it. What are you still reading this for? Go get it!
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