|
Rating:  -
The one star rating isn't for this amazing 90's series itself, it is for Disney/Buena Vista for their handling of such a possibly lucrative product. This DVD release is about 6 years past due, and judging by the quality of it and lack of special features I can't see what took them so long to get it released, maybe they were waiting for a deal on DVD-RW's, I'm not entirely sure. Either way, this is a bare bones terrible transfer of a beloved series. After years of online petitioning and e-mails the fans are given this sad excuse for a DVD collection.
The discs contain 8 episodes, yes, 8, thats right, 8! And its not like the saved room on the disc is utilized in a reasonable fashion like a high transfer, stunning special features, commentary, character gallery, or even a post 1990 DVD menu. This DVD release is like buying a burnt copy of the series online or at a convention, however the only difference is those releases at least have an excuse for looking terrible, Buena Vista has no excuse. I am sure that in 4 years there will be a decent release of this awesome series. However, with that said avoid this release at all costs and send a message to Disney/Buena Vista that this low-quality bare bones slap in the face to fans everywhere just won't cut it. By the way, Buena Vista is also holding Spider-Man from the 90's captive as well, which I'm sure when Spider-Man 4 hits theatres will get this same terrible release. Buena Vista should take a page out of Warner Home video in their release/treatment of Batman the Animated Series.
Shame on you Disney/Buena Vista, shame on you.
Rating:  -
Just got it today after oh so many years of waiting, and figured I'd let other buyers know what to expect.
The episodes haven't been cleaned up... there's only so much that can be done to enhance a 1990's animated series. But at least there aren't commerical cut-offs, lost footage, or tv station watermarks on the screen, like there are on countless bootleg copies of the series.
The DVDs (this one, and volume 2) are bare-bones; no commentary, no special features, no booklet. Just a simple standard DVD case that holds 2 DVDs that are silver and gray, with no artwork on them. Basic menus with very little artwork adorning them.
My guess is after releasing all 70+ episodes of the series, there will be a deluxe boxed set with commentary, features, additional artwork, etc. (this is usually the case with tv shows, especially cartoons). But for 20 bucks or less for each set, the lack of anything special doesn't take away from the fact that both X-MEN volumes are a STEAL.
As for the content.... the show is still just as awesome as I remember it. Yes, it's dated, and the dialogue can be corny at times, but back when I was a kid, Jim Lee's run on X-Men was the coolest thing on earth, and if you loved Lee's take on the characters, you'll love these sets.
X-Men fan? Then pick this up. It's worth it. :)
Rating: -
I love that this collection is finaly being released. Yet these two volumes cover only the first 33 episodes and theres 76 all together (5 seasons). So hopfully there will be a 3rd and 4th volume to cover the rest. Now if they could just finish releasing the original T.M.N.T. series and the original The Real GhostBusters series. Oh and can't forget Beetlejuice the animated series.
Rating: -
Undoubtedly the best animated series to ever bear Marvel's banner, X-Men is finally here on DVD, and its release has been long overdue. Watching it now the show is a little dated, and even somewhat corny, but this 90's animated take on the X-Men remains the best justice that Marvel's merry mutants have ever gotten. Taking Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's time on the title as main inspiration in terms of character style and team lineup, as the series begins with young mutant Jubilee being rescued by the team as she's on the run from the mutant hunting Sentinels. There's stoic leader Cyclops, his love Jean Grey, charming thief Gambit, the brilliant Beast, high flying Storm, the powerful Rogue, the shapeshifting Morph, and some bub named Wolverine. They end up tangling with nefarious foes like Magneto, Apocalypse, Mr. Sinister, Sabretooth, Mystique, Juggernaut, Graydon Creed, the Morlocks, and more besides; all the while the rest of the world hates and fears them all for being mutants. There's also plenty of guest appearances from other X-Men icons that didn't make the cut of the team for the animated series, including Colossus, Bishop, Cable, and Angel. Throughout the course of these two discs (which contain the entire first season run and a few episodes from the second), the X-Men animated series is definitely the most faithful in terms of staying true to its comic roots, which is something to be admired in itself considering much of the convoluted X-Men mythology, and also echoes the overarching themes of isolation and prejudice that always set X-Men apart from the pack to begin with. The voice acting remains wonderful, and though the animation hasn't necessarily aged too well, it's still good to look at. All in all, the 90's X-Men animated series is finally here on DVD, and if you have fond memories of it from growing up, you should definitely pick up both volumes of the show, and let's hope that the remaining ones don't take forever to get released.
Rating:  -
I've watched this show recently, and it doesn't really feel like anything great. It's got plenty of corny bits ("Got bit by a dog, too."), and the quality, to me, hasn't really held up like that other great '90's cartoon (Batman: TAS, for those of you that dunno what I'm talking about). The show feels stale, and not fresh, but it's worth a nostalgia dip. Kids today probably won't really care about this as much, with the modern Wolverine cartoon being out (why it's Wolverine and the X-Men, I don't know, because every X-cartoon out there stars good ol' Sniktbub). It was cool to see Mr. Sinister and many of the X-Men done in something at last, but for me, the older "Kitty Pryde and the X-Men" pilot is far better in terms of animation and story.
In closing, just get it if you're a nostalgia buff, not an X-Fan.
Television Show
Collectibles
Movie Searches
|
|
|
Search for posters,
art prints, photos, collectables, merchandise, toys, t-shirts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TV Guide
Program listings, celebrity profiles, industry
gossip, movie reviews, puzzle.
More
Entertainment
& TV Magazines
This site is
Hosted
by Bluehost
Read
my Bluehost Review
Most Popular TV collectibles
|
|
Home
Articles
Images
Forum
Search
Shopping
TV Trivia
Watch TV
Wallpaper
