Happy Tree Friends: Season One – Volume Two
Picture:
B- Sound: B- Extras: C Episodes: C+
They’re
here and they are at it again! Happy Tree Friends: Season One – Volume Two
slashes its way onto DVD to have a gut busting time. The series once again follows the cute but
deadly woodland creatures as they purposely and accidentally batter and gore
themselves and others. No one is safe in
this series and for the most part each episode ends up like a Shakespearean
Tragedy. The show is pure nonsense and
full of violence, two things this reviewer holds dear to his heart, but he
could just not get into this one. For
two volumes this reviewer has attempted and waited for the series to evolve
into an intelligent parody of some sort, but sadly the series is what it is and
is nothing deeper. Happy Tree Friends is a simple show with a simple premise, maybe
some heavy drinking or a mob mentality would make the show funnier. For more on this series read the Volume One review on this very same
site.
Once
again the technical features of the DVD release are nice, though the extras are
quite boring. The picture as before is presented in a 1.33 X 1 Full
Screen format that is clean, crisp, and has well balanced colors. The
original picture being created in flash, the animation remains very fluid and
clear. The sound is adequate in its Dolby Digital 5.1 mix, though not
much is said throughout the series except a few mumbles and screams. As
always the background music is well balanced and fits the chaotic atmospheres
dreadfully well. The extras are a random set of not very entertaining
features. Features include still storyboards, useless commentary, and a
‘Behind the Scenes’ featurette. The one featurette that does exist
centers on the creative process for the show, which is nothing more than the
creators goofing off in an attempt to be humorous that falls short. There
are some additional ‘Easter egg’ type extras, but hardly worth mentioning. Overall, the picture and sound are good for a
show that is way too formulaic.
This DVD
set is definitely for people who are already fans of the series. New comers should stay away from this series
for the most part until you have checked out a few episodes on the web (As
remarked about in a previous review). Happy Tree Friends: Season One - Volume Two
is slightly better than Volume One,
but only slightly. This reviewer’s
bleeding heart goes out to all those poor, poor animals. Rest in Peace my fair, furred friends.
- Michael P Dougherty II
