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Based on cartoonist Aaron McGruder's politically charged daily comic strip, The Boondocks brings no-holds-barred social commentary and comedy to the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming, and now, all 15 episodes of the 2005-2006 debut season are available in an uncut and uncensored format in this three-disc set. As with McGruder's strip, the animated version of The Boondocks uses a fish-out-of-water format--10-year-old revolutionary-in-training Huey Freeman (voiced by Regina King), his 8-year-old brother Riley (also King), and their salty Granddad (John Witherspoon) relocate to an upscale suburban neighborhood--to take aim at all manner of cultural issues in both the black and white communities. Targets sighted in these episodes include singer R. Kelly's bedroom shenanigans ("The Trial of R. Kelly"); gangsta rap ("The Story of Gangstalicious," which includes a wicked spoof of the documentary Tupac: Resurrection); Oprah Winfrey (who is almost kidnapped by Riley in "Let's Nab Oprah"); and Martin Luther King, who revives from a coma to be branded a terrorist in "Return of the King," which generated plenty of heat from the Rev. Al Sharpton upon its broadcast. All of the above topics are handled in a decidedly less-than-respectful and occasionally offensive manner, though exactly who will find The Boondocks scandalous and who will find its approach fearless and on the money will depend on the viewer. But there's no arguing that the show is frequently as funny as McGruder's comic. Extras include audio and video commentary by McGruder and the production staff (as well as commentaries by the character Uncle Ruckus, Granddad's thoroughly unhinged friend whose fixation on a White Jesus is tackled in the season closer, "The Passion of Ruckus"), as well as deleted scenes, some unaired Adult Swim promo spots, and a behind-the-scenes featurette that addresses the show's conception and production. --Paul Gaita
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Genius...it's that simple!,
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This review is from: The Boondocks: Season 1 (DVD)
I have longed for a tv series to be as thought-provoking and at the same time absolutely hilarious since Dave Chappelle made his debut on Comedy Central. And I found it...The Boondocks!Aaron McGruder is a genius! it's a very bold statement, but you will probably agree once you've seen at least one of the episodes. It really reaches out to all kinds of people; Ive watched this show with some friends that are majoring in theology and philosophy. Ive also watched it with some friends that happen to be gang members. They've all found it equally hilarious, and at the same time, both groups were able to relate to some aspects of the show. Whether it be the ghetto-ness of the setting, to the exagerated yet very accurate personalities of the characters, this show will have you thinking and laughing out loud. What other cartoon have you seen that will quote Khalil Gibran? Aaron McGruder's knowledge of past and present is on point and you can definitely see it through the characters in the Boondocks. A Must-See!
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Genius,
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This review is from: The Boondocks: Season 1 (DVD)
Let me just say this is one of the funniest animated series I have ever seen. If you are a big fan of comedy that borders "Friday" funny, then I recommend this set. Can't wait till season 2!
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Best new 'toon/show on TV,
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This review is from: The Boondocks: Season 1 (DVD)
The Simpsons and The Family Guy are/were great shows, but The Boondocks is an awesome show. Hope it's here to stay.If you liked Dave Chappelle's The Chappelle Show, then chances are you will really dig this series, the stories (written by the creator of the comic, Aaron McGruder) and voice talent make this show the best half hour of any day of the week!
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