Advantages: distracts the children Disadvantages: not funny, humour very simple and mostly slapstick or toilet houmour.
and has ruined the image of Mr Bean for me. At first I was curious and quite excited - I had hoped the comedy would be on the same lines as the original but I was wrong.
The soundtrack is mostly orchestral with symbols, drums and flutes to emphasise dramtic turn arounds and Beans thoughts. The vocals, as the televised original series is basically mumbles and whimpers with the odd 'ooooo' sound. Another thing that irritates me is the fact that they have tried to modernise him and have given him a girl friend, not that that ever get together, lord no, what would happen to teddy, where would he sleep!? Irma Gobb is more a romantic interst whom Bean tries to impress, but rarely suceeds.
In this single DVD volume you get 8 episodes, each lasting about 15minutes in length and include; 'In The Wild', 'Missing Teddy', 'No Parking', 'Bean's Bounty ...
Advantages: great music, acting and storyline Disadvantages: only two episodes on this one dvd, and they cut the tune!
Isn't it wonderful when those child hood memories come back to you, and whats even better is when they are in snazzy updated (graphics and sound wise anyway) version, such as this dvd.
Fraggle rock, as most can remember was another genius creation from Jim Henson. For those out of the loop, or are lucky enough to be too young to remember, he's the same man who is responsible for the existence of the muppets, sesame street and of course - the fraggles!
COST: £4.99
PLACE OF PURCHASE: eBaY
CERTIFICATE: U
NUMBER OF DISCS: 1
REGION: 2
This DVD contains 2 episodes which are run back to back which cuts on time and makes the whole running only 48 minutes in length. What they've done with the orginal format is quite displeasing actually, although this version is less fuzzy than the vhs one they've cut down the episodes so that theres ...
Advantages: takes you back to the 80's - for some retro entertainment. looks pretty cool Disadvantages: may be too dated or just not you bag.
.com as thats where I get my DVD'S.
Episodes included on this DVD are
1 THE COSMIC COMET
2 THE SHAPING STAFF
3 DISAPPEARING ACT
4 DIAMOND RAY OF DISAPEARANCE
5 SHE-DEMON OF PHANTOS
6 TEELA'S QUEST
Run Time is 130 mins approx
This DVD has extras which are as follows:
-FAN COMMENTARY TRACKS ON DIAMOND RAY OF DISAPPEARANCE AND TEELA'S QUEST.
-CHARACTER PROFILE:HE-MAN
-FAN ART GALLERY
-PRODUCTION GALLERY
-SERIES BIBLE AS DVD Rom CONTENT
This DVD was fun to watch -I recommend it.
Thanks for Reading ...
Product Information for "Shaman King Vol.1 (DVD)" »
Product details
Genre
Family
Classification
Universal
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
LIBERATION ENTERTAINMENT; PINNACLE VISION
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Aspect Ratio
4:3 Full Frame
Sound
Dolby Digital
DVD Description
Endowed with the ability to communicate with spirits and adopt their supernatural fighting skills, 13-year-old shaman Yoh Asakura aspires to become the Shaman King by entering a grand tournament that occurs every 500 years. With the help of his best friend Morty and his girlfriend Ana, Yoh travels the world with his 600-year-old samurai spirit-partner Amidamaru fighting evil spirits and training for the tournament while meeting all kinds of interesting characters.
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