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4.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing ever really changes...,
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This review is from: Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 V1 (DVD)
First, for anyone confused, this is just Aqua Teen Hunger Force with a new title and opening credits.Why change the title and opening after 8 years on the air? (And occasionally claim the show is now set in Seattle?) In the anarchic spirit of the show, why not? While not up to the best of the early seasons, with only a couple of 'classic' episodes among of the 17 on the two discs, this still has plenty of surreally, sometimes stupidly funny moments. Sophomoric, gross at times, sure. But that doesn't mean it can't also be very funny, and inventively weird. Glad to see they returned to a two disc format, after the skimpy single disc 'best of' that was the last collection. However, there's still only 1 extra, compared to the usually copious extras in the early years of the series.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews) 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant absurdist comedy,
By DVD Verdict - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 V1 (DVD)
Clark Douglas, DVD Verdict --If you dug Aqua Teen Hunger Force, you'll be just as satisfied by Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1.As for the actual episodes included here: First up, you have the seven remaining unreleased episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, though they are included on the disc labeled "AUPS1 S1." Meanwhile, the sparkly, brand-new Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 episodes are included on the disc labeled "ATHF FV" (the "FV" standing for Final Volume). I suppose this is meant to be a little joke about the fact that the two shows are basically indistinguishable. Or a printing error. Either way, insert Nelson-style "haw-haw!" here. The actual tales included are the usual mix of brilliant absurdist comedy (I particularly love the story about the slovenly Carl actually being a spy who has been doing surveillance work on the gang for nine years), random oddities (Frylock attempting to bring Carl to Jesus by introducing Carl to Jesus' gay hairdresser?), and undercooked half-ideas (the silly, violent business with the triangles). The show isn't running on fumes or anything at this point, but even with its punchy new main title sequence, Aqua Teen H...uh, I mean Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 has fallen into a series of familiar rhythms. Its random violence feels less random, its absurdities more familiar and its unpredictable wildness more predictable. Still, hanging out with these characters (particularly when you're half-awake and have nothing better to do) remains a pleasure. My only complaint is that the fiercely intelligent Frylock is a bit too marginalized in this volume, as the show seems more interested in the louder antics of the impossible horrible Master Shake and the (admittedly hilarious) misadventures of the impossibly adorable Meatwad (seriously, never has a gunk-filled blob of bloody meat been so undeniably cute). Carl fans (of which there are many) will be pleased to note that the world's worst neighbor gets his fair share of appearances, too. The show looks quite strong on DVD, offering bright colors, sharp detail (not that this incredibly cheap series needs it) and deep blacks. Audio is also sturdy, with the typically hip/strange blend of rock tunes and funky underscore making the biggest impression. Fans of the series will be disappointed to note that a new "Terror Phone" installment (the elegantly-titled "Terror Phone 3") is the only supplement included. Aqua Unit Patrol Sqaud 1: Season One is another fun batch of weirdness with some of Adult Swim's best characters. The name change is little more than an amusing gag. -Full review at dvdverdict.com 12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
IT'S THE SAME SHOW!,
By Andariel Halo "Disillusioned Smark" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 V1 (DVD)
The name change and opening title change and minor changes in-show are almost entirely superficial; this is basically the same show as the last few years of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The format is definitely much different from early ATHF, but that's just how the show creators have gone with the stories. And I still find it hilarious and love it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great volume, just sadly lacking features,
By M. Georgieff - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 V1 (DVD)
I have been a die hard Aqua Teen fan since the day I picked up the Volume 2 DVD back in July 2004. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed these latest episodes, included in this volume, and think that anyone who has seen the show will enjoy them too.As far as the extremely arbitrary format-change goes, do not fear, as it makes no significant change to the content of the show. The change itself is only briefly mentioned in the beginning of the first AUPS episode and then never addressed again, and the show is back to its old self before you know it. I can not fathom why the creators would have even pulled such a move, aside from it being a pure word-of-mouth marketing move. But based on the attitudes of Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro, as glimpsed in the many previous behind the scenes extras and when I met Dave during their live event in NYC, I can guess it was done simply "for the lulz". The one downside to this DVD product is the lack of special features. The special features section itself is misleading in that there is only ONE special feature. This one feature, the third installment in the Terror Phone short series, is absolutely hilarious and solid, but it is severely disappointing that it is the only included feature. Since volume 2, the Aqua teen DVDs have always had loads of enjoyable extra and hidden features, but this volume sadly breaks the pattern. One more small note of praise to this DVD is that the various menu screen music is hilarious and enjoyable, as one would come to expect from an Aqua Teen DVD. |
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