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The second series of Seth MacFarlane's animated sitcom Family Guy continues with its own brand of acerbic pop-culture satire mixed with gleefully tasteless comedy. Even though the chaotic Griffin household bears more than a passing resemblance to The Simpsons, and their neighbours are uncannily like those from King of the Hill, the show's combination of extended flashbacks, surreal fantasy sequences and delightful non sequiturs ("Math, my dear boy, is nothing more than the lesbian sister of biology") refreshes the familiar formula. And any show that features Adam "Batman" West guest starring as the demented Mayor of Quahog must score points for bizarre originality.
Highlights of the 15 episodes here include Peter discovering his feminine side ("I Am Peter, Here Me Roar"), Stewie and Brian on an eventful road trip ("Road to Rhode Island"), Peter annexing his neighbour's pool and inviting the world's dictators round for a barbeque ("E Peterbus Unum") and, as a bonus episode, the irreverent "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein", which was deemed "too offensive for TV". It may be lowbrow scatological farce, but unlike its big-screen live-action cousins (think Farrelly Brothers), Family Guy is always warm-hearted and never vicious.
On the DVD: Family Guy, Series 2 is spread across two discs that boast Dolby 5.1 sound but standard 4:3 picture. There's no "Play All" facility (something else this release has in common with The Simpsons on DVD) and there are no extras other than the "bonus" episode. --Mark Walker
Special Features
4:3 Full Frame
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Previously Unreleased Episode When You Wish Upon A Weinstein
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Previously Unreleased Episode When You Wish Upon A Weinstein
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The DVD comes with no extras - just the 14 episodes of unadulterated pleasure that is Family Guy. Depicting a middle class American family and using them for all kinds of societal sarcasm and satire. While some knowledge of popular culture is essential, if you want to fully benefit from the experience, this is less of an issue with the earlier seasons, which are quite old (but no less punchy) by now.
Peter and Lois Griffin (the parents) cede some of their first season primacy and all the characters get episodes primarily focused on them this time around. Peter is still too stereotypically male, Lois still unrealistically forgiving and the kids still filled with teenage angst to bursting but all of it works to further the show's appeal. Brian, the talking, gentlemanly intellectual of a family dog, gets bigger roles and the episodes with him in the lead are truly fantastic. Stewie, the evil mastermind toddler, whose only hindrance to achieving world domination is his physical frailty and lacking potty training is by now a bit more mobile as well, meaning the same amount of scheming but more implementation.
This is one of the few shows, which I can imagine watching again and again, and where the purchase of a DVD is really a necessary investment - I have yet to meet anyone regretting it. You might as well go for the whole Family Guy - Seasons 1-9 [DVD] box set right away - better than getting them one by one and running out of the episodes too quickly.
Peter and Lois Griffin (the parents) cede some of their first season primacy and all the characters get episodes primarily focused on them this time around. Peter is still too stereotypically male, Lois still unrealistically forgiving and the kids still filled with teenage angst to bursting but all of it works to further the show's appeal. Brian, the talking, gentlemanly intellectual of a family dog, gets bigger roles and the episodes with him in the lead are truly fantastic. Stewie, the evil mastermind toddler, whose only hindrance to achieving world domination is his physical frailty and lacking potty training is by now a bit more mobile as well, meaning the same amount of scheming but more implementation.
This is one of the few shows, which I can imagine watching again and again, and where the purchase of a DVD is really a necessary investment - I have yet to meet anyone regretting it. You might as well go for the whole Family Guy - Seasons 1-9 [DVD] box set right away - better than getting them one by one and running out of the episodes too quickly.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A great set of episodes that's full of laugh a minute random comedy fun
I've become a great fan of Family guy recently after a friend borrowed me this DVD set.
I did watch a few episodes on TV here and there, but after getting my hands on this dvd set : I've only just started truly appreciating it.
I assume , like the Simpsons or any long running series .... there are high points and low points during the shows run .... I'm guessing series 2 is one of the high points !
Like the Simpsons the family guy cast are a bunch of mismatched misfit characters .... but in this show even more so .... including the dog and baby who seem to be both smarter than the rest of the family and have great comedy chemistry together as a duo.
Each show is a quick fire of jokes every 20 seconds and a lot of jokes are handled well and hit their mark deeply in this season. The humor is so random at times, yet so well timed and there are alot of pop-culture/celebrity based gags that really raise a smile.
Season 2 of family guy shouldn't disappoint if you're looking for a few hours of no holds barred laughter, sometimes in bad taste , but who cares ... hehe ...
Although this is the kind of humor the Simpsons is resorting to nowadays , it doesn't seem as cheap with Family Guy because , this title started off this way. While the Simpsons seem to be just getting desperate in their last few seasons.
Many episodes are gems in this box set , I don't think there's even one episode I'm disappointed with , all of them have been a joy to watch.
Plenty of them seem to be of high standard , more than half of them I recommend as must sees.
Family Guy truly is great, unrestrained animated comedy fun , that a wide audience can enjoy, who want something a bit ruder than the simpsons ... well a lot ruder ... hehe ...
I've become a great fan of Family guy recently after a friend borrowed me this DVD set.
I did watch a few episodes on TV here and there, but after getting my hands on this dvd set : I've only just started truly appreciating it.
I assume , like the Simpsons or any long running series .... there are high points and low points during the shows run .... I'm guessing series 2 is one of the high points !
Like the Simpsons the family guy cast are a bunch of mismatched misfit characters .... but in this show even more so .... including the dog and baby who seem to be both smarter than the rest of the family and have great comedy chemistry together as a duo.
Each show is a quick fire of jokes every 20 seconds and a lot of jokes are handled well and hit their mark deeply in this season. The humor is so random at times, yet so well timed and there are alot of pop-culture/celebrity based gags that really raise a smile.
Season 2 of family guy shouldn't disappoint if you're looking for a few hours of no holds barred laughter, sometimes in bad taste , but who cares ... hehe ...
Although this is the kind of humor the Simpsons is resorting to nowadays , it doesn't seem as cheap with Family Guy because , this title started off this way. While the Simpsons seem to be just getting desperate in their last few seasons.
Many episodes are gems in this box set , I don't think there's even one episode I'm disappointed with , all of them have been a joy to watch.
Plenty of them seem to be of high standard , more than half of them I recommend as must sees.
Family Guy truly is great, unrestrained animated comedy fun , that a wide audience can enjoy, who want something a bit ruder than the simpsons ... well a lot ruder ... hehe ...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Family Guy is the unsung King of animation, it has clever jokes and they don't care who they offend, its also got clever and original storylines, you can't write a review of Family guy without mentioning the Simpsons simply because Family Guy is the better, it just doesn't comercialise it by making family Guy tooth brushes and stuff like that, when you say its about a family that has a mum a dad, 2 teens and a baby and a pet dog you think rip off of the Simpsons, but if you whatch it its far from it, the baby talks,the boy teen chris is an innocent and is still about 6 at heart and intelligence, and they have a talking dog that fills they episode with his witty sarcastic remarks. This video contains a wopping 15 episodes, ....This video is hilarious and great value and you'll be the rare breed of family guy fans so come on
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