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The debates have already been raging across the Internet over whether Family Guy has peaked, whether it’s the funniest show on television at the moment, and whether it’s better than The Simpsons, or some way behind it. Yet while most will agree that season five isn’t the best the show’s creators have produced, don’t let that blind you to the sheer joy contained within this DVD set.
The highlights of Family Guy for many, of course, are Stewie the ingenious baby and the family’s dog Brian (arguably the sanest one of the lot), and both are in fine form here. And while this series again allows many of the supporting characters a space in the limelight, it’s Stewie and Brian who remain responsible for some of Family Guy’s funniest moments. Bluntly, there are plenty of them.
Still, there’s little getting away from the fact that season five lacks the spark that energised the superb first two or three series, and as a result, there are episodes here that are good where they were once great. There are, still, plenty of examples of the old magic, and it’s still primarily a real pleasure that’s pretty much guaranteed to raise laughs from those who don’t mind their entertainment with a bit of edge. But it’ll be interesting to see where Family Guy goes from here, and whether its real glory days are permanently consigned to the past. --Jon Foster
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
this is the first time ive ever felt the need to review something ive purchased. having been a fan of family guy since it first hit british tv, i have been gobsmacked at the consistency and constant new and fresh material used. every new season just gets better and better. i really did think that because of the short amount of time since season 4 that this time id feel a little let down. how wrong could i be.....this is the best season by far, it is such comic genius mixed with un-pc hilarity, insanity and stupidity that it really does have no competition. it combines so many references to my youth as a 35 year old that it is easy to relate to unlike alot of american productions which tend to refer to american institutions and celebrities that leave us english wondering what is so funny. family guy works for me and i think this is the best so far, absolutely spot on, the word funny just doesnt do it justice...........genius!!!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
series 5 or in america part two of series 4,family guy returns with a no nonsense style again,actually strike that from the record for most of this is nonsense,daft,cynical,cruel,completely removed from political correctness and border line insane but isnt that why we love family guy,i will take that as a yes.
Here we are feasted with another 14 episodes and they are all great,some are more funny than others in truth,but all are entertaining,all are warped and all are sharper than a suitcase of blades.Family guy challenges everything,and takes no prisoners,celebrities are beaten down in family guy,few are left with their pride intact.
The characters of the griffin family again are portrayed as a unit of fools and we have to admire that,the recurring back up characters again shine such as quagmire who gets engaged and loses his traits,much to peter griffins horror,we view much more beside,in fact too much to mention,but this is comedyy that wont suit everyone and im sick of comedies that cater for the needs of the majority anyway so there you have it,a brief summary but one you shouldnt avoid.
Here we are feasted with another 14 episodes and they are all great,some are more funny than others in truth,but all are entertaining,all are warped and all are sharper than a suitcase of blades.Family guy challenges everything,and takes no prisoners,celebrities are beaten down in family guy,few are left with their pride intact.
The characters of the griffin family again are portrayed as a unit of fools and we have to admire that,the recurring back up characters again shine such as quagmire who gets engaged and loses his traits,much to peter griffins horror,we view much more beside,in fact too much to mention,but this is comedyy that wont suit everyone and im sick of comedies that cater for the needs of the majority anyway so there you have it,a brief summary but one you shouldnt avoid.
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Consider yourself a Family Guy fan? Then get this spectacular set of episodes. Not just for the genius plotlines and those "well, they just p*ssed off yet another group of peple" moments but for some of the most hilarious scenes in TV history such as Osoma "ramadan or radaman?" Bin Laden fooling about in front of the camera before getting fish-slapped by Stewie, a wheel-chair bound and paralysed couple going "at it", Peter starting his own church to worship the holy Fonz and who can forget Stewie smashing a glass over Brian's head, half-drowning him, breaking his leg with a golf club, shooting him in both knees and lighting him on fire all over a $50 bet? The "other" cartoon family continue to improve in a series that absolutely destroys the Simpsons current efforts. Hugely reccomended for anybody that has a good sense of humour.
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amazing
very good condition hardly any scratches for a used box set and the dvds were great i just love family guy
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Published 18 months ago by The Emperor
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Family Guy is turning into one of the finest shows on T.V, with every season passing it gets closer and closer to usurping The Simpsons and South Park as the king of T.V comedy. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Rebecca
What ever you're doing there's room for Family Guy (:
Family Guy just keep's getting better and better, I love it! They have jokes for all ages which is good and they're just so funny (: I recommend it to everyone ( if you're one of... Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by L. Goz
Mr Taffin
So far the worst season of FG... what still makes it awesome as there r no bad Family Guy parts just this one is the weakes.
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Mr T.
Incredible. perfect
This season is amazing, like all the others. Seth MacFarlane is a complete genius, i love this way this show takes the mick out of every day things, people, all kinds of stuff -... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Mr. D. L. Selwood
xmas prezzie
was bought for my other half for xmas he loved em, was quick to get to me and no damage to packaging, were here before xmas which was very happy about to,
Published on 16 Feb 2009 by Ms. Michelle Welch
CHRISTMAS PRESENT
ONLY BOUGHT AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT - HAVE NEVER WATCHED IT - ALTHOUGH NOW HAVE CAUGHT SIGHT OF IT ON THE TV. IM AFRAID IT LOOKED LIKE RUBBISH TO ME!
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by HISTORY FAN
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