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Summary: Intelligence, wit, sarcasm, & (gasp) emotion
Review: I am ordering this item now. My only question is: When will the entire series be out on video & DVD? Daria manages to bring to an animated series a very sharp, not always flattering picture of the silliness as well as the depth of our popular American culture, all reflected through the eyes of a high school outsider (who's probably not all that different from the others as she thinks). We are also given glimpses into the corporate world, the world of trendiness, the myth of the jock, and many other pieces of our culture. It's all about fitting in, wanting to fit in, wanting to be unique, fear of being different... It is much more than a high school romance. It is about finding some purpose or meaning in existence. And it does so with a terrifically cutting, often cynical, but very good-hearted sense of humor, that if nothing else, tells us to not take things so seriously. And we all could use that. Bring on the whole series - we can take it.
IS It Fall Yet? Takes on the world after school is out for the summer. Do we work to look better on our resumes? Do we study to answer better on standardized tests? Do we try to improve our skills & talents? Do we take risks in love & friendship? This full length feature asks a lot of questions and doesn't give us all the answers(it even has one main character question her sexuality, without any resolution). How nice to not be given a tidy ending so that we can actually think for ourselves at the end. Hollywood could learn from that.Get this video, and demand that not only do you want your MTV, but you also want Daria (the whole series) on DVD.
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Summary: As much as I had hoped for - and more
Review: I have been a Daria fan for about as long as the series started. This last show (hopefully not) is Daria at her best, dealing with those issues of transitioning to college, before she gets to college. This would be a nice place to start another Daria series regarding her college life.
I love this girl's spunk and complete lack of respect for her classmates. While this is usually obtained after some problematic experiences as an adult, it is quite palatible. Makes me wish I had more spine when I was in high school. Get this DVD...there is a regular show included that i hadn't seen before...very good!!!
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Summary: As much as I had hoped for - and more
Review: I have been a Daria fan for about as long as the series started. This last show (hopefully not) is Daria at her best, dealing with those issues of transitioning to college, before she gets to college. This would be a nice place to start another Daria series regarding her college life.
I love this girl's spunk and complete lack of respect for her classmates. While this is usually obtained after some problematic experiences as an adult, it is quite palatible. Makes me wish I had more spine when I was in high school. Get this DVD...there is a regular show included that i hadn't seen before...very good!!!
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Summary: Classic.
Review: I have just finished watching the final 'episode' of the Daria series, "Is It College Yet." Daria was hands-down my favorite show on MTV. It was smart, crude, sarcastic and socially conscious at the same time. It had a quality to it that latter MTV animated attempts like "Spy Groove" and "The Undergrads," (Remember them?) didn't. That's probably why Daria lasted for five whole years and still went out in its prime. Anyway; that's pretty much wanted to say, but I'm forced to write a review of some kind, so here I go. "Is It Fall Yet?" Originally aired on August 27th 2000. I haven't been able to get the DVD yet, but I taped the show when it was aired commercial free. Jane's ex-boyfriend, Tom just started to date Daria, and junior year ended in a... um... bang, I guess. Jane was accepted to stay at an art colony over the summer and Quinn's PSAT scores were low, forcing her to get a tutor. The thing I love is that "Is It Fall Yet?" evaluates each and every character so well in the short time (75 Min.) that it has. It'll still keep you laughing every time you see it. I recommend that all Daria fans should pick it up as son as you find a copy. I know I will when I see it.
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Summary: Dry, sardonic wit at its best!
Review: I used to follow this show when I was in high school, and have since mourned the loss of the cable television with which to view the reruns. My craving for cynical humor having piqued, and there being few other outlets with which to quell this craving, I was compelled to buy the two available Daria DVD's.
This DVD plays out like one long (just over an hour) episode. Is it Fall Yet? tells a story of summer hiatus from the mundane pit otherwise known as school. However, is the summer break really much of a break from prosaic servitude? Quinn is getting help from a tutor in hopes of raising her college entrance exam scores, Kevin and Brittney are attempting to survive as pool lifeguards, Jane is attending an artists colony that might not be all it's cracked up to be, and Daria's mother signs her up for a stint at the OK-to-Cry Corral as a counselor. Furthermore, Daria is attempting to make sense of her relationship with Tom, her best friend Jane's ex-boyfriend (which is a conundrum in itself). However, all will wade through their various forays into humdrum subjugation and surface having learned valuable life-lessons.
In addition to the film, two bonus episodes are included. Fire! and Dye Dye My Darling both take place before the movie. In Fire!, Daria's father accidentally sets fire to their home, causing the Morgendorfers to temporarily move into a hotel while repairs are made. This is where the sparks begin to fly between Daria and Jane with regards to Tom. In Dye Dye My Darling, Daria is forced to help Jane recognize the tiger within by streaking her hair. When the dye job is somewhat less-than-successful, Jane views it as Daria's way of trying to break up Jane and Tom's relationship.
The repartee between Daria and Jane, the sardonic humor the two exchange between one another, is absolutely smirk-inducing. I love the dialogue in this show. Though Quinn's friends, in addition to Kevin and Brittney, can be horribly wretched to listen to at times, one cannot deny the fact that similar personas did exist in high school, and continue to persist in the world today, if not quite to the same extreme. Some episodes are of course better than others, but even after five years the show never got old, and I have yet to grow out of it.
Anyone who is familiar with, and can appreciate, the cast of characters and all of their idiosyncrasies will find this a welcome addition to their DVD collection. However, that does not mean that one needs to be acquainted with the series in order to appreciate the film. As far as I know, there is no word yet on forthcoming releases of the five seasons on DVD, so I suppose fans will have to appease themselves with the two released short films and their accompanying bonus episodes for now.
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Summary: 4.5 stars - If you like the series, you'll like this movie
Review: INTRODUCTION:
Although the Daria series never quite achieved the success of the series that spun it off, Beavis And Butt-Head, the series was no less excellent. This was demonstrated well by the fact that there were TWO Daria movies. Between the fourth and fifth seasons, MTV aired Is It Fall Yet?, and now the movie is available on DVD. Read on for my review. BASIC PLOT:
This film takes place between the fourth and fifth seasons of the series, and it follows the characters and what they do during their summer off from school. For the summer, Daria is forced to volunteer at a day care center, Jane goes to an artist colony, Quinn gets a tutor so she can improve her grades and get in to a good party school, Mack gets a job operating an ice cream truck so he can pay his father back some money, Jodie finds herself working multiple jobs and internships, and Kevin and Brittany become lifeguards at the local pool. It doesn't take everyone long to figure out that this summer isn't going to be a happy one... FILM OPINIONS:
To put it simply, if you like the series, you'll like this movie. I especially liked the beach intro sequence. And like the intro before it, the end credits are also nice. Rather than the "alter egos" that the end credits of episodes give you, this one gives you some pictures of "outtakes" from the film. These must be seen to be appreciated. Although this is an excellent film overall, I do have a few complaints. First of all is the absence of some characters. Where's Upchuck? His presence could have added a lot to this movie. Likewise, Ms. Barch is in the intro, but not the actual movie! Her style of man-hating humor is another thing the movie could greatly have benefited from. But I'm not complaining - this is an excellent film, and if you're a fan of the series, you'll be doing yourself a real favor picking it up. DVD:
For the most part, I am impressed with the DVD. In addition to the movie itself, there are two episodes of the series - Fire!, and Dye, Dye, My Darling!. These are the two episodes of the series that lead up to the movie, so if you're not up to date on the series, they can help lead you in to the movie. There is also a music video featuring one of Mystik Spiral's songs along with compiled footage from the movie. But, like the film itself, I have a few complaints. First of all is the start-up. You can't skip through the FBI warning, the Paramount logo, or the MTV Home Video logo - you have to wait through these things every time you turn on the DVD! The Best of Beavis And Butt-Head DVDs, sold by MTV Home Video and Time Life Video, suffered from this same problem. Also, I would have liked more special features - inteviews with cast and crew would have been nice. But for the most part, this DVD was done well. OVERALL:
Overall, this is an excellent package. No Daria fan should be without this movie. If you liked the series, then don't overlook the movies! Like the rest of the series, the movies really must be seen to be appreciated.
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Summary: One of the best things to come from MTV
Review: It's a bit of a paradox to think the station that brought us such tripe as The Real World and Tough Enough could have produced such a sharp, witty and well written show. The first movie "Is It Fall Yet?" is a magnificent turning point in the series as well as a stand-alone movie-length episode. The movie centers on each of the characters' summer activities ranging from Quinn getting a tutor for the summer, Daria being forced into volunteering for a lame summer camp and Jane taking a two month stint at an artist's colony. Even if you're not familiar with the characters, you'll be rolling at all the jokes and dry wit that Daria and Jane spout. What makes the movie a step up from the series is that several of the characters start to grow, especially Quinn. With a little help from her tutor she finds that she doesn't have to be as shallow or dumb as her fashion club friends. Some of the minor characters don't end up doing that much (Mack, Brittany and Kevin, for example). But I defy you to try not to laugh hysterically when Mr. DeMartino snaps, pulls the sink from out of the wall and throws it through the window after all of the campers are cooped up inside. As a little bonus on the video, there's a music video for Mystik Spiral's "Frickin Friends". I only wish I could have seen the DVD to see what other extras there might have been. "Daria: Is It Fall Yet?" is an excellent movie packed with great wit, humor and characters. Do yourself a favor and give it a look. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: One of the best things to come from MTV
Review: It's a bit of a paradox to think the station that brought us such tripe as The Real World and Tough Enough could have produced such a sharp, witty and well written show. The first movie "Is It Fall Yet?" is a magnificent turning point in the series as well as a stand-alone movie-length episode. The movie centers on each of the characters' summer activities ranging from Quinn getting a tutor for the summer, Daria being forced into volunteering for a lame summer camp and Jane taking a two month stint at an artist's colony. Even if you're not familiar with the characters, you'll be rolling at all the jokes and dry wit that Daria and Jane spout. What makes the movie a step up from the series is that several of the characters start to grow, especially Quinn. With a little help from her tutor she finds that she doesn't have to be as shallow or dumb as her fashion club friends. Some of the minor characters don't end up doing that much (Mack, Brittany and Kevin, for example). But I defy you to try not to laugh hysterically when Mr. DeMartino snaps, pulls the sink from out of the wall and throws it through the window after all of the campers are cooped up inside. As a little bonus on the video, there's a music video for Mystik Spiral's "Frickin Friends". I only wish I could have seen the DVD to see what other extras there might have been. "Daria: Is It Fall Yet?" is an excellent movie packed with great wit, humor and characters. Do yourself a favor and give it a look. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Great DVD 2 Bonus Episodes
Review: It's really great to see the Daria movies on DVD! Plus this DVD has 2 bonus episodes which makes it even better! We can only hope to see the Daria episodes on DVD soon!
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Summary: Sarcastic Daria at her best
Review: MTVs cartoon series "Daria" becomes a movie. In "Is It Fall Yet", the film deals with Daria Morgandorfer's friends and family as they deal with summer vacation. Daria is dating her best friend Jane's ex-boyfriend, a rich kid that presents some problems. Her sister Quinn gets a tutor so she can get a better test score and get into a party college. Jane goes to an artist colony, where she is hit on by a fellow female artist. Daria has double trouble when her mother volenteers her as a councler at a camp for emotionally distant children; being anti-social herself actually helps her with a particulorly troubled young boy. There really isn't anything deep to this movie; it is just a longer episode from the show. But it is very good and even heart felt; especially considering that "Daria' is a spin-off of the uber-disgusting "Bevis and Butthead".
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