Sonic X - Vol. 1 (Animated) (DVD)

Advantages: distracts the children
Disadvantages: not funny, humour very simple and mostly slapstick or toilet houmour.

...I'm quite surprised to learn that some people atually like the animated series of Mr Bean, and find it just as entertaining, if not more appealing than the 'proper' Mr Bean. When I refer to proper Mr Bean I am of course talking about Rowna Atkinson's smash hit comedy sitcom in the 90's which followed a dry and whimsical character make a complete mess of very simple everyday activities like a trip to the swimming pool, parking his car, or visiting the cinema. Personally I love the original Mr Bean, although some detest his bumbling foolish nature, I find him entertaining on a unique scale. Maybe it's because a part of me feels sorry for him or that in some cercumstances it is really quite ingenuis how you can get make some of the simplest tasks a complete disaster. However the animated series proved to be a complete let down... Read review

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Advantages: Funny and full of action
Disadvantages: A few violent scenes

...I loved sonic underground when I was younger, so when I saw it priced at just £0.97, I had to get it. The disc includes two episodes - "Last Resort" and "Come out Wherever You Are". As I am keen to start writing a few reviews I've decided to review both episodes. Please note there are no special features on this disc. LAST RESORT Written by Michael Edens While escaping from some of Doctor Robotnic's warriors Sonic, Manic and Sonia stumble across an oasis which looks just like Mobios before Robotnic placed himself in charge. This oasis is called Lake Valley Resort. Sonic is amazed by the sheer beauty he is surrounded by during his stay. The person in charge is a tiger named Stripes. He and Sonia fall in love at first sight but Sonia goes on to find that Stripes has made a deal with Robotnic. Robotnic leaves the valley alone if... Read review

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Advantages: Cartoon entertainment for kids
Disadvantages: not as funny as the original, bad graphics, poor comedy

...into the most hilarious of misadventures. He rarely speaks and mumbles all the time. Mr Bean the original used used body language as apposed to words, to deliver the major portion of his dialog. He also brought out a full length film in 1997 entitled ''Bean The Ultimate Disater Movie'', so having mastered both the big and small screen how else could they 'milk' Rowan's genius character... Well animation of course. What other way to perfectly destroy what was done and dusted in the 90's. I personally think the film was good but in parts was pushing the unique Mr Bean character. COST: £9.99 PLACE OF PURCHASE: Blockbuster NUMBER OF DISCS: 1 CERTIFICATE: U For almost a tenner you get one dvd with a handful of extras and trailers, also one interview with rowan atkinson on the making of animated Mr Bean. DVD Also includes seven... Read review

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