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The delirious animated series Ren and Stimpy makes its DVD debut in a three-disc set that features seasons 1 and 2, as well as a handful of extras to please its devoted fan base. The surreal adventures of short-tempered Chihuahua Ren and good-natured but simple cat Stimpson J. Cat caught on like a house afire with teen and college audiences during its 1991-96 run on Nickelodeon, despite regular battles between the network and creator John Kricfalusi (who also voiced Ren and several other characters) over allegedly objectionable content in certain episodes. The conflict eventually led to several episodes suffering edits, much to the chagrin of the show's creators and audience alike; the unedited versions of these episodes have become much sought-after and traded items among collectors. And while this set attempts to rectify that situation by presenting the show in its uncut form, die-hard fans should know that several episodes retain minor cuts; however, many others, most notably the pilot, "Big House Blues," and "Powdered Toastman" are presented in their original, uncut versions. --Paul Gaita
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
sure, ren and stimpy is hilarious. and yes i did enjoy the dvd A LOT!
but, knowing that i dont have the banned episode 'mans best friend', the 'hanging song' on the episode 'out west' and various comenteries on a few episodes actualy enrages me everytime i watch this dvd. what futher enrages me is that there is a frame taken from the episode 'mans best friend' on the back of the 3rd disc box.
i dont think im over reacting when i use the word 'enrages' but i bought this dvd hoping to see the, so called, 'uncut' versions of ren and stimpy.
and i was totaly let down.
buy the usa verion, really do, because the uk version is a complete and utter waste of money especialy as you dont get what you are told.
but, knowing that i dont have the banned episode 'mans best friend', the 'hanging song' on the episode 'out west' and various comenteries on a few episodes actualy enrages me everytime i watch this dvd. what futher enrages me is that there is a frame taken from the episode 'mans best friend' on the back of the 3rd disc box.
i dont think im over reacting when i use the word 'enrages' but i bought this dvd hoping to see the, so called, 'uncut' versions of ren and stimpy.
and i was totaly let down.
buy the usa verion, really do, because the uk version is a complete and utter waste of money especialy as you dont get what you are told.
120 of 124 people found the following review helpful
First of all, let me say that these first and second season episodes of Ren & Stimpy are the finest TV animated cartoons ever made.
Sadly, when the American DVD was made, the mastering team used versions of the episodes that had had material removed to free up time on commercial-heavy American TV. However, the DVD restored other cuts that had been made for children's TV.
This British DVD has been taken from the same source as the US version, but now adds cuts of its own. The British Board of Film Classification have decided to remove the end of one of the cartoons to make it suitable for children and idiots. This DVD is not aimed at children. If it was, it would have been released under the Nickelodeon brand. Also, the episode that children's TV executives "banned" (that is, decided to confine to the vaults for over a decade) - "Man's Best Friend" - which was on the American DVD, is missing here, probably because of its violent content.
This makes the tagline at the top of this being a "Collector's Edition" utterly laughable. Save yourself the bother and buy the American Region 1 version - it's still incomplete, but at least it's incomplete because of an accident instead of nanny-state government censorship.
Sadly, when the American DVD was made, the mastering team used versions of the episodes that had had material removed to free up time on commercial-heavy American TV. However, the DVD restored other cuts that had been made for children's TV.
This British DVD has been taken from the same source as the US version, but now adds cuts of its own. The British Board of Film Classification have decided to remove the end of one of the cartoons to make it suitable for children and idiots. This DVD is not aimed at children. If it was, it would have been released under the Nickelodeon brand. Also, the episode that children's TV executives "banned" (that is, decided to confine to the vaults for over a decade) - "Man's Best Friend" - which was on the American DVD, is missing here, probably because of its violent content.
This makes the tagline at the top of this being a "Collector's Edition" utterly laughable. Save yourself the bother and buy the American Region 1 version - it's still incomplete, but at least it's incomplete because of an accident instead of nanny-state government censorship.
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
***First of all, for all of those who have never watched Ren and Stimpy:
I would have to say, it is similar to a violent Spongebob Squarepants. The humour is based around Ren hitting Stimpy, mad screams and crazy laughs. No humour is based on celebrities, or toilet humour. Yes, there are farts, but the most disgusting things they do are eating dirt, rubbish and hairy balls of god knows what.
On the whole, I'd place it more disgusting than Futurama, but tamer than South Park. This is not for kids, but not for adults either. If you think you are weird, this is probably for you.
***Now, if you have seen Ren and Stimpy...
The region 1 boxset that everyone has said is uncut and much better than the region 2 one, its not worth the hassle of finding something to play it on (unless you cannot live without the cut parts that you probably haven't even seen before).
The noticable bits that were cut were:
-an extra line of what Ren's going to do to Sven and Stimpy
-on the western episode, there is a hanging song(which you can understand was cut, but it was a pretty naff song. Canadian Kilted Yaksman and Happy happy joy joy were 10 times better).
-then obviously the banned episode:Man's best friend
(SPOILER IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT:
Man's best friend is only half an episode(10 mins). Its a pretty boring episode about the liquor man getting Ren and Stimpy as pets. The reasons for banning it (I believe) are: lots of implied smoking(they use doggy treats as cigars), and Ren attacks the owner for a good 3 minutes (that really is as violent as any other episode).
In conclusion, its not worth obtaining the boxset for this episode. Did you find Stimpy's fart boring? Its worse than that.)
Now, the best episodes:
-Royal Canadian Kilted Yaksman
-The great outdoors(beaver fever)
-Space madness(Icecream bar)
-Stimpy's invention(Happy happy joy joy song)
-Untamed world
and of course, the log adverts that should only be in these 2 seasons.
I would have to say, it is similar to a violent Spongebob Squarepants. The humour is based around Ren hitting Stimpy, mad screams and crazy laughs. No humour is based on celebrities, or toilet humour. Yes, there are farts, but the most disgusting things they do are eating dirt, rubbish and hairy balls of god knows what.
On the whole, I'd place it more disgusting than Futurama, but tamer than South Park. This is not for kids, but not for adults either. If you think you are weird, this is probably for you.
***Now, if you have seen Ren and Stimpy...
The region 1 boxset that everyone has said is uncut and much better than the region 2 one, its not worth the hassle of finding something to play it on (unless you cannot live without the cut parts that you probably haven't even seen before).
The noticable bits that were cut were:
-an extra line of what Ren's going to do to Sven and Stimpy
-on the western episode, there is a hanging song(which you can understand was cut, but it was a pretty naff song. Canadian Kilted Yaksman and Happy happy joy joy were 10 times better).
-then obviously the banned episode:Man's best friend
(SPOILER IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT:
Man's best friend is only half an episode(10 mins). Its a pretty boring episode about the liquor man getting Ren and Stimpy as pets. The reasons for banning it (I believe) are: lots of implied smoking(they use doggy treats as cigars), and Ren attacks the owner for a good 3 minutes (that really is as violent as any other episode).
In conclusion, its not worth obtaining the boxset for this episode. Did you find Stimpy's fart boring? Its worse than that.)
Now, the best episodes:
-Royal Canadian Kilted Yaksman
-The great outdoors(beaver fever)
-Space madness(Icecream bar)
-Stimpy's invention(Happy happy joy joy song)
-Untamed world
and of course, the log adverts that should only be in these 2 seasons.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great cartoon
Yes its great, yes it's been cut and yes if you can like me managed to get the uncut DVD then get that instead, and NO NO NO NO its not for children which makes it being censored... Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by Stephen
Amazing !
I loved Ren and Stimpy as a child, this brought back so many memories. Fast delivery so didnt have to wait long. Love it. :)
Published on 24 May 2010 by Ms. J. M. Hortop
Madcap surrealism
Ren & Stimpy came out when I was a teenager and since watching it on BBC2, I was hooked. This is one of the most surreal random programmes I have ever watched, from Powdered Toast... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by B. Cousins
Ren & Stimpy DVD
i was very pleased with my purchase and service, and extremely happy that it arrived in such a short space of time. Thank You.
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by C. Jones
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I have ordered and received as well as watched two DVDs ordered before Christmas and that arrived as stated by the company. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Vanja Agneta Svensson
Happiness and Joy you will have.....
This is classic cartoons at the best. A bit like the pre-cursor to Spongebob, Ren and Stimpy is fun for both kids and adults. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2009 by The Uptons
So SO close to perfection
For the die hard R&S fan (and could there be any other kind?) this box only falls short on the following points:
- some episodes are remastered, others not (why? Read more
- some episodes are remastered, others not (why? Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by Mario F. M. Santos
Don't be an eediot- buy this on Region 1!
As well as the missing episode discussed in other reviews- the notorious Man's Best Friend, listed on the reverse of the box but not included on the third disc- the Region 2... Read more
Published on 26 April 2008 by T. Anderson
Man's Best Friend is not mentioned
"Man' Best Friend" is NOT mentioned at all on my packaging nor is it on it but there is still a a screenshot on the third slim case. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2008 by Disco Bear
MISSING EPISODE
It is a fantastic show and i wouldve given it 5 stars except that the 'mans best friend' episode isnt on mine either, even tho its listed on the box, which i think is really... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2006 by 'put the bread in the box and burn it'
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