Family
Guy - Volume Eleven (Fox DVD Set)
Picture: B
Sound: B Extras: B Episodes: B
Now running stronger
than ever after 10 Seasons, Family Guy continues to pack a
powerful punch that dances the line between smooth satire and college
potty humor. After some troubled beginnings Family Guy managed
to build a fan base that continuously comes back for more.
Season 10 does
feature some of the best episodes to date as the writers of the
series consistently manage to put the characters in off the wall
situations that push the limits of right and wrong.
The series has long
since abandoned continuity and reality in favor of furthering pop
culture references, inserting the occasional impromptu musical
number, and perpetuating general insanity. This line of creativity
has polarized the fan base; making some upset, but for the most part
keeping audiences laughing.
The show is very
different from how it started (something explored this season), but
that is not a bad thing as the series has managed to mature over time
and cater to the fans.
This set, though
titled Volume 11, actually encompasses 23 episodes of Season
10. Those episodes include:
Lottery Fever
Seahorses
Seashell Party
Screams of
Silence: The Brenda Q Story
Stewie Goes for
a Drive
Back to the
Pilot
Thanksgiving
Amish Guy
Cool Hand Peter
Grumpy Old Man
Quagmire and
Meg
The Blind Side
Livin' on a
Prayer
Tom Tucker: The
Man and his Dream
Be Careful What
you Fish for
Burning Down
the Bayit
Killer Queen
Forget Me Not
You Can't Do
That on Television, Peter
Mr. and Mrs.
Stewie
Lego My Meg-o
Tea Peter
Family Guy
Viewer Mail
Internal
Affairs
The technical
features of this DVD set are right on par with the previous couple
releases on DVD. The series was broadcast in HD though only a
standard DVD release is available at this time. The picture is
presented in a clean, clear, crisp 1.78 X 1 Widescreen that
demonstrates vibrant colors and a near pristine image. It will only
get better than this once on Blu-ray. The sound is a lossy Dolby
Digital 5.1 surround track that is lively, but would be better as a
DTS track; again Blu-ray will fix this. The host of musical numbers,
lively action, and a full orchestral back track make Family Guy a
rather impressive series.
The extras include:
Deleted Scenes for multiple
episodes
Audio Commentaries
Looking Back to the Pilot
Featurette with cast and crew
Select Episode Animatics
Fishin' Around with Ricky
Gervais Featurette
Ron McFarlane (Seth's dad)
Reads Viewer Mail
- Michael P. Dougherty II
