Animaniacs, Vol. 3
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Movie Reviews of Animaniacs, Vol. 3
Movie Review: A good time
Summary: 5 Stars
At the height of its popularity, Animaniacs was shown in bars in college towns. When I was 15, I took the bus to the Warner Brothers Studio Store to get Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, and Tress MacNeille (the voices of Yakko, Wakko, and Dot) to sign my Converse high-tops - which, at the time, was almost as cool as if I had gotten Eddie Vedder or Kurt Cobain to sign them. There are probably people today who are getting laser surgery to remove tattoos of Wakko from sensitive parts of their anatomy.
Were we all crazy? On one hand, the show was a blatant attempt on the part of Warner Brothers to enhance its brand image - after all, the main characters were CALLED the Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister). However, the sheer creativity of the writing managed to transcend the obvious corporate propaganda of the premise. And it was really, really, REALLY funny.
How well does it stand the test of time? I watched this DVD with some friends of mine and their two-year-old daughter. The two-year-old loved the singing, the dancing, and the fast-paced animation - and was thrilled by the fact that us grown-ups knew the words to the theme song. We also loved the singing, the dancing, the fast-paced animation, and the fact that we remembered the words to the theme song - plus, we laughed at the jokes and '90s pop-culture references. (And we took comfort in the fact that very few tattoo parlors are likely to give a two-year-old a tattoo of Wakko on any sensitive parts of her anatomy).
A good time was had by all.
Movie Review: Yeah, There Could Be Packaging Improvements BUT....
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't let the packaging or bonus features dissuade you from buying this show. Animaniacs works on a number of levels, can be appreciated by kids & adults alike and even though this gets to the later episodes where Pinky & the Brain have their own show, there are still some very good episodes on here (see them for yourself).
Be happy that the sets are UNCUT and are split into scenes based on the shorts. If you don't like a particular character, you can skip that one's cartoons & go on to the ones you DO like. My husband & I love being able to skip shorts we don't like & go on to stuff we DO like such as The Warners, Slappy Squirel & the Goodfeathers. The animation department at Warner Bros. has been doing a spectacular job on the Looney Tunes Golden Collection sets, Droopy, & this series. (I can't speak for every single animated series by Warner Bros. but I own these). This effort needs to be encouraged, not poo pooed by people who whine about packaging & bonus features. At least the Animaniacs sets have CONSISTENT PACKAGING, unlike the 4th Golden Collection set. Finally, be happy that Warner Bros. is putting this out UNCUT & preserving the integrity of the work.
Movie Review: Great Package of Smiles and Silly Grins - Vol 3
Summary: 5 Stars
Got to watch these on TV, but didn't get to see all these, this set has Katy Ka-boom and Minerva Mink, the Woodstock is a classic for those remembering that summer, the music. Wife and I enjoyed these together. I haven't had so many smiles since I finished Vol. 1 & Vol. 2. I forget how much music the series had in it, Rita & Runt, and I loved I'm Cute. I like satire, animation, only one set I never got is "Chicken Boo" but someone loved it, part of the set. Used to watch the old cartoons after school in the 50's from the 40's or before, got to see the TV series while between jobs. Like Slappy, Mindy, large mallets, anvils, and the classic people who transmorph into zoot suited wolves, such. This set well worth the money in my book. Where else could I buy so many smiles and get a sparkle in my eye! I get to share these with "my baby" who reminds me of Dot, and who shares my love of silly laughs.Movie Review: REAL Cartoons!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely LOVE Animaniacs (and Tiny Toon Adventures)! These are the LAST cartoons made in the classic cartoon style (how I miss WB). I don't know what kids are watching these days! I'm so glad to have grown up in the 80s and 90s when real TV existed!!! I have all available volumes of Animaniacs and Tiny Toon Adventures and watch them regularly . . . still laughing!! And, YES, I do still rock my Wakko key chain! (I really wish I could find another one! Mine is all worn out!)
I'm a bit surprised that others are complaining about packaging of all things! Who cares about the packaging?!? As long as my DVDs play! I do wish that there was a bit more bonus footage/behind the scenes at WB, however.
A must buy for real cartoon fans!
Movie Review: Awesome, as always, but where's the rest of WB's Cartoon series?
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm still waiting for this. My daughter is waiting patiently to get this, along with some other DVDs we ordered from here, but she's really wondering one thing: Where's the rest of Warner Bros. cartoon series? She really wants Tiny Toon Adventures on DVD, as well as Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries, Duck Dodgers, and another volume of The New Scooby Movies. Other than that, we love the other volumes of Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain. Can't wait to watch them all! Somebody contact Warner Bros. and ask them if they'd release all that stuff I mentioned earlier onto DVD soon! Great collection!