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A review by charlsayslol on The Simpsons - Series 4 - Complete (DVD) May 29th, 2009
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Good
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Good
How does it compare to similar films?
Outstanding
Advantages:
Great series of a great cartoon, timeless
Disadvantages:
none
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
My main problem at the moment is that I spend far too much time avoiding revision, as my first year exams are currently taking place. Despite the fact that I have a massive history exam on Tuesday and have so far revised very little, I am spending a lot of time sitting in my room watching DVDs, and very little time reading anything historical. Anyway, the point is, that over the last few days I managed to watch a whole series of the Simpsons, and now I’m going to spend some more of my time procrastinating by writing a review on it.
I bought the fourth series of the Simpsons after re-watching the sixth series, and remembering how fantastic a programme it really is. I chose the fourth series pretty much at random by bidding on several box sets on eBay, and this was the first one that I won. Despite, my random approach, I am delighted that this was the series that I ended up with, as it includes many classic episodes. I recognise many of these from when I was a child, such as Mr Plow, Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie and I Love Lisa. These episodes, as well as the others, are just as well made and funny as they were when I was a child, and in many cases, they seem even better!
I am assuming that most of you reading this will at least have an idea of what the Simpsons is about, even if you haven’t seen it, but just in case I’ll give you a short overview of the show. The Simpsons is a cartoon which started in the late 1980s, and centres around the Simpson family, who live in a town called Springfield in the United States. The show has a very recognisable look, due to the fact that most of the characters are yellow, and all of the drawings are very bright and colourful and easy to look at. The Simpsons is a comedy, and obtains most of its humour from the lives of the five Simpsons: Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart and Maggie, as well as the other residents in the town. Although, in essence, a programme for children, the Simpsons is one of the few cartoons which can truly be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
One of the main reasons, in my opinion, for the show’s success, is because of the genius of its main character: Homer Simpson. Homer is one of the best characters in television history, as he is a ridiculous man with many strange quirks and ideas, yet he is also very realistic as a real character. He has the same main cares and worries as many fathers in the Western World: earning enough money for his family, spending time with his wife and children, and drinking as much beer and eating as much food as he can manage. The character of Homer Simpson definitely is a basis for many other fictional characters, such as Peter Griffin from Family Guy, who wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for the Simpsons which came before it. Unlike Peter Griffin, however, Homer is a lot more believable as a character, and it is much more easy to care about him.
Another reason for The Simpsons’ success is due to its appeal to both adults and children. Children will enjoy the cartoon on a more basic level: its bright and colourful, its funny, and it has great child characters as well as a goofy father figure. Many mischievous children will identify with Bart Simpson, who is badly behaved and doesn’t care much for authority or school in general, whereas many other children will feel a connection with Lisa, who is more intelligent and more concerned with getting good grades and being a good person than her brother. Despite their differences, however, Bart and Lisa are very good siblings and actually get along well most of the time, which is a scenario that many siblings will recognise. For adults, there is a lot more sophisticated humour which goes over the heads of most children, but provides a lot of entertainment for parents watching the cartoon with their bairns. Homer especially comes out with a lot of classic lines, and at many points the show is hilarious, although adults will usually find themselves laughing at opposite times to their children.
Series Four was originally broadcast in 1992-3, but despite being over 15 years old, the comedy still feels fresh and has not dated in any way. In fact, this series and many other of the earlier series are far superior in my mind to the current series, which is the show’s 21st. After being on TV for twenty years, the cartoon doesn’t have anywhere as many great episodes now as in its early days, as its storylines are often ridiculous and involve repeating old jokes, although they do still have the occasional great line of dialogue. It is for this reason that I enjoy owning the older series on DVD, so that I can see how great The Simpsons used to be before it started going downhill.
I would recommend this DVD set to anyone, really, as The Simpsons is a programme which can be enjoyed by young and old alike. I used to love watching this as a child and I still love it now, and so hopefully the same would be true for you. The fourth series is a great set to buy, as it contains many fantastic and classic episodes, and is from the golden age of The Simpsons, and as such is essential viewing for any fan.
Advantages: Good amount of episodes Disadvantages: NA
The Simpsons season 4 continues to delivery the humour, and high quality episodes, with another 22 episodes from the award winning comedy series
History of The Simpsons
The Simpsons, is an American animated comedy, created by Matt Groening. It consists of a family, made up of mother, Marge, father, Homer, and children Maggie, Bart and Lisa.
The show is set in a fictional town called' Springfield'
The Simpsons was first a series of shorts ... ...has been 18 seasons of the show, which has drafted in numerous awards, and millions of fans worldwide. The extent to just how popular the Simpsons is, is that is has its own star on the Hollywood walk of fame, and, at the time this review was written, has won *26 Annie Awards , *3 British comedy awards , *9 Outstanding Animated program awards , *12 Outstanding Voice-Over performace , *2 Outstanding Individual Achievement ...
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The Simpson's is a well loved comedy series that has been around for a long time and now (well it's been out for a long time) the forth series is out on DVD. I think that everyone in the world has heard of the Simpson's its amazing and something that the whole family will like and now I am reviewing the forth series I hope it will be a pleasant read;
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Kamp Krusty - This is the episode ... ...get a little bit nasty. The extras on this episode are commentary with the Creator and producer of the episode this also has a scene selection feature.
A Streetcar named Marge - Marge finally decides to get out of the house and join a play called 'A streetcar named desire' she takes a while to get the acting into gear but she does that thanks to the annoyment of Homer and he eventually finds out the deeper meaning of the play this is also the one ...
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Advantages: hours of entertainment, episodes are some of the best Disadvantages: not as many special features
Here is the fourth instalment of the Simpsons! Every episode from season four put
into one collection, not only that,
there is a selection of special features that are sure to keep you entertained. If
only there was enough time to sit and
watch them all at once. This is the season that the episodes are really start to peek
and are defining why the Simpsons
are so brilliant. One of my personal favourites is the Whacking Day episode in which
... ...me then you will love the Easter eggs parts of the
DVD. This is a feature that have been
on previous releases and are always a great addition.
Here is an episode quick list of the ones that come on this box set
[8F23] - Brother Can You Spare Two Dimes?
[8F24] - Kamp Krusty
[8F18] - A Street Car Named Marge
[9F01] - Homer the Heretic
[9F02] - Lisa the Beauty Queen
[9F04] - Treehouse Of Horror III
[9F03] - Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie
[9F05] ...
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Advantages: Great stories , guest stars and a lot of special features Disadvantages: None
We've all seen The Simpsons and most of us love it some of us think of it as one of the best shows in televisual history, and series 4 contains some of the greatest episodes.
First I'll start with the negatives, there are none. I suppose at a push New Kid on the Block is a bit weak and you could say that eventuaaly DVDs will become obsolete but untill then this will tide you over.
My personal favourite episodes inlude Duffless, Marge thinks Homer ... ...great Escape scene, and possibly the best episode ever Marge vs the Monorail (I call the big one bitey).
Those are just my highlights but the full episode list is:
1. Kamp Krusty 2. A Streetcar Named Marge 3. Homer The Heretic 4. Lisa The Beauty Queen 5. Tree House Of Horror III: The Simpson's Halloween Special III 6. Itchy And Scratchy: The Movie 7. Marge Gets A Job 8. New Kid On The Block 9. Mr. Plow 10. Lisa's First Word 11. Homer's Triple Bypass ...
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Advantages: Yet More Simpsons on DVD, good humour and great family program Disadvantages: Non as far as yet
im currently a collector of the simpsons season box sets and i can say with confidence i always will be
The Simpsons hit the big screens in the winter of 1989 and have been entertaining audiences since, viewers are eagerly awaiting there 19th season to be broadcast on fox in september of this year (2007) and after there movie has just been released the audiences can confidently say that the writers have not lost an inch of there talent in 19 years, ... ...with barney, and we see the tender side of bart as he falls in love with his new neighbours daughter, but his heart is broken when he finds that jimbo is her boyfriend and plans to split them up, and lisa finds her self feeling unattractive and enters a beauty queen pageant and wins but she gives up her roll of beauty queen after a cigarette company ask her to indorse there products.
homer is pulled over and is arrested after drink driving and he ...
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Plot: The complete fourth season of the animated comedy about the residents of Springfield.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment; Deluxe Video Service - Fox
Release date: 02/08/2004
No of Discs: 4
Catalogue No: 22321 DVD
Barcode: 5039036017367
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
The fourth season of Fox's hugely influential animated series. Over the course of twenty-two episodes, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson bicker, bond, and interact with the crazy residents of Springfield, USA. Episodes include "Kamp Krusty," "Marge Gets a Job," "The New Kid on the Block," "Mr. Plow," "Lisa's First Word," "Homer's Triple Bypass," "Marge vs. the Monorail," and a fan's favourite "Homer the Heretic" where he sets up his own TV and waffle-iron worshipping religion. The series guest stars this time include Tom Jones, Barry White, Hugh Hefner, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Elizabeth Taylor and Bob Hope and many more.
Technical information
Special Features: Audio Commentary For Each Episode, Multi Angle Animation Showcase For Selected Episodes, Animatic Footage For Selected Episodes, Featurettes, Deleted Scenes, Easter Egg
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Animated: Animated
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