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"To be honest, the first few episodes don't live up to the previous three seasons. While they're funny, the jokes are often predictable and, worse, there is way too much self-referencing. The first episode, "North by North Quahog" is almost frustrating in its pure adherence to repeating old jokes. The greased-up deaf guy bit was funny maybe once - but there are definitely diminishing returns when he's mentioned every other episode. Another example is the long fight with the chicken in "Blind Ambition;" it was funny once before but borderline tiring here. While some fans might enjoy the returning jokes and self-referencing characters, it really comes off as a lazy way to get a rise out of viewers. The show isn't ruined by lazy humor - the Star Wars ending of one of the early episodes remains one of my favorite jokes in the series - but this set doesn't really get back up to speed until around the fourth episode, when Meg becomes good-looking. At that point, we get some amazingly creative humor. It's almost like MacFarlane and gang decided they had thanked their fans enough and could return to what made the show successful in the first place. The humor remains deliciously offensive, such as a hilarious discussion between Cleveland and Joe in which they place racial symbolism to the sport of bowling. The show retains its wonderfully tasteless references and great non-sequitor asides that originally made the show stand out. Furthermore, the fourth season seems to have had a larger budget, which provided for more diverse episodes that allowed the show's creators to have multiple scenes and complexly animated sequences. Something to also consider is that Family Guy: Volume 3 has only about two-thirds of the fourth season. While this is somewhat understandable - the run of the fourth season was shown in two halves - it still makes this set feel the most incomplete of any Family Guy release so far. This set runs at a measly 292 minutes. That's 200 less minutes of show than Volume 2's 495 minutes and nearly half of Volume 1's 624. Fox seemed to care more about pushing this set out the door in time for the holiday season over waiting for a more complete collection of the fourth season's episodes. But by no means is Family Guy: Volume 3 a rip-off. Even if they're not all gems, the majority of the episodes here are classic. And fans will be pleased to know that many of the jokes which were cut from television broadcast are restored here. Add in the best special features of any Family Guy release yet and you've got a set well-worth owning for fans. " ign.comRead full review
I bought this dvd off of ebay for two reasons, one, because i can get an unpirated copy for half the msrp value. The other is that i'm a huge family guy fan, i've seen all the episodes, and have the first 2 volumes already. The reason i gave it a 4/5 instead of 5/5 is not because the material isn't good, its because i feel that the producers are starting to rip me off. The reason i feel this way is because the first volume has 4 dvds, and 7 episodes on each one. The second one has 3 dvds, and 7 episodes on each one. The third one(the one i'm talking about) has 3 dvds, and 4 or 5 episodes on each disk(13 total episodes). Also i bought the 1st and 2nd ones for $35 at walmart. The 3rd was priced at $40 AND HAD HALF THE EPISODES!!! If it wasn't that i felt that the company was starting to rip me off i would've given this product an A+. That's my opinion on the subject.Read full review
Hi! I decided to buy this particular DVD, because it is an integral part of my husbands "Family Guy" fetish...I must say I am guilty as well, & actually proud to be! You see, there are millions of people who not only tune in to watch this crazy family; for it has developed almost a "cult" following...but With people everywhere setting their Tivo & DVRs for Sunday nights at 9pm...to watch Peter, Lois, Chris, Meg , Bryan (the dog), & (my favorite) the baby Stewie, doing some of the craziest things to push the T.V Execs. to the edge... well, lets just say...SCORE!!!Fox has a hit & they KNOW it...the amazing bit of trivia that I love the most, is that Fox took creator Seth McFarlane & Family Guy off of the air, & after approx. 35 shows flopping, & a record attendance @ Adult Swim to watch Family Guy, well...they did the math & hear we are...Imy husband & I will collect Family Guy toys & collectibles, forever...why??Because we know a sure thing when we see it & then see it again!!LOL If you want to watch something with a very dry satire & unique sense of humor...tune in Sunday nights @(check your local listing) also check your local listings for various other times & networks who know a gold mine when they see it too! All in all...Family Guy is a winner...most agree with me...some don't...watch it & you decide...thanks!!Read full review
Family Guy - Volume 3 Volume 3 features 13 hilarious episodes from Family Guy Season 4. This 3-DVD Set features some of my all-time favorite episodes, but it's pretty tough to choose when every episode of Family Guy is Freakin Hilarious The Episodes included on this DVD are: North by North Quahog Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High Blind Ambition Don't Make Me Over The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire Petarded Brian the Bachelor 8 Simple Rules for Buying My Teenage Daughter Breaking Out Is Hard to Do Model Misbehavior Peter's Got Woods Perfect Castaway This 3-DVD set also includes some pretty cool special features and commentaries. Final Verdict: 5/5 Rent or Buy?: Family Guy never gets old, buy Volume 3 TODAY!!! IF YOU FIND THIS REVIEW HELPFUL PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE. Thank you.Read full review
My husband and I are big fans of the Family Guy. We especially love the talking baby, Stewart,and the talking dog Brian. It's full of silliness and makes you laugh outloud. Unfortunately, this is not a show that you can watch while the kids are up. Despite it's cartoon appearance--this show has adult humor and lots of sexual inneuendos. But if you have a crude sense of humor (like me!), you should love it. I bought this particular volume for my hubby's birthday and he was thrilled to get it.
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