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Squid Lips · 10-13-2001, 04:39 AM

Hey everyone. Who has the Simpsons DVD set? I am very curious how the disc is before I plop down $30. It looks great...Thanks in advance!

***1138*** · 10-13-2001, 05:06 AM

The shows themselves look alright, but not super. But I think it's more to do with the quality of the source material rather than the discs.

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Squid Lips · 10-13-2001, 05:21 AM

Hi,

Thanks for the input. It seems the DVD comes with some nice extras so was wondering if the whole package added up to a $27.99 buy (from Sam's club anyway).

Thanks!

slade · 10-13-2001, 06:57 AM

I think it is worth admission just for the episodes, myself.

The extras are good, but not too plentiful. Well, there are commentaries on every episode--listened to a couple, which seemed alright. Otherwise I think a good job of making a lot of bullets (on the back of the box) out of not too much actually stuff.

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Triple HHH · 10-13-2001, 08:05 AM

I think its worth it, Squid. Aside from the episodes and commentaries, there are an average amount of extras -- nothing huge, but ok. Still, here's hoping they saved more Simpsons documentaries/specials for the later seasons.

Also of note, if you remember those first season episodes, some fans complained they moved at a veeeery slow pace and didn't have the snappy quick-wit of today's episodes. You should consider this and ask yourself if you liked those early episodes that moved at a "leisurely pace" (as the commentary humrously mentioned).

dvds'r'us · 10-14-2001, 04:26 AM

Definitely A Must Buy For Any Simpsons Fan! If You Aren't Really Into The Simpsons. Then I Suggest A Rental, Then If You Really Liked It. Then Buy It. I Got Mine A Couple Days Ago And Watched It All The Way Through! I Give It A 4.5/5 Overall! Now I Can't Wait For Season 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 To Come Out!!
It Might Be A Little While Though! I've Been A Simpsons Fan Since 1991 And Will Always Love Them!

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***1138*** · 10-14-2001, 04:51 AM

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Marty McFly · 10-14-2001, 01:37 PM

The boxset is definately worth the $30 price tag. The epsiode quality isn't too bad, and the commentaries and extras are great.

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SolidSnakeASS · 10-14-2001, 06:12 PM

I bought it and haven't really had time to sit down in front of it. If you are a Simpson's completist you have to have it. How many people bought the Simpson's Complete Episode Guide when it came out? That kicked some serious ass in detail.

Canuck · 10-14-2001, 06:49 PM

I'm with Snake on this. I'm not the biggest fan of the first couple of seasons, but I'll pick them up to keep my collection complete. And $30 isn't much to shell out for the first season. Plus I found the commentaries informative and entertaining.

***Wirehed*** · 10-14-2001, 07:40 PM

The episodes look good. At leat as good as they are ever going to look.

$30 is a bargain. If you like the Simpson's you'll like the disc.

The Simpson's is funny as hell. While it's true the quality goes up as the show progressed, the early episodes are still great, better than most everything else on TV.

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10-13-2001, 05:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	The shows themselves look alright, but not super. But I think it's more to do with the quality of the source material rather than the discs. ------------------ 1138 - DVD File Forum Greeter/Moderator Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.

10-13-2001, 05:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Squid Lips Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles CA	Hi, Thanks for the input. It seems the DVD comes with some nice extras so was wondering if the whole package added up to a $27.99 buy (from Sam's club anyway). Thanks!

10-13-2001, 06:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
slade Film Class God Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oregon City, OR	I think it is worth admission just for the episodes, myself. The extras are good, but not too plentiful. Well, there are commentaries on every episode--listened to a couple, which seemed alright. Otherwise I think a good job of making a lot of bullets (on the back of the box) out of not too much actually stuff. ------------------ It’s amazing that brain can generate enough power to keep those legs moving.

10-13-2001, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Triple HHH Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Governor of California	I think its worth it, Squid. Aside from the episodes and commentaries, there are an average amount of extras -- nothing huge, but ok. Still, here's hoping they saved more Simpsons documentaries/specials for the later seasons. Also of note, if you remember those first season episodes, some fans complained they moved at a veeeery slow pace and didn't have the snappy quick-wit of today's episodes. You should consider this and ask yourself if you liked those early episodes that moved at a "leisurely pace" (as the commentary humrously mentioned).

10-14-2001, 04:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
dvds'r'us Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Louis Area	Definitely A Must Buy For Any Simpsons Fan! If You Aren't Really Into The Simpsons. Then I Suggest A Rental, Then If You Really Liked It. Then Buy It. I Got Mine A Couple Days Ago And Watched It All The Way Through! I Give It A 4.5/5 Overall! Now I Can't Wait For Season 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 To Come Out!! It Might Be A Little While Though! I've Been A Simpsons Fan Since 1991 And Will Always Love Them! ------------------ I'd Rather Be The Hunter Than Than The Hunted. There's No Such Thing As Good And Evil, Only Weak And Strong.

10-14-2001, 04:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Welcome to the forum dvds'r'us! ------------------ 1138 - DVD File Forum Greeter/Moderator Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.

10-14-2001, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	The boxset is definately worth the $30 price tag. The epsiode quality isn't too bad, and the commentaries and extras are great. ------------------ -->Marty McFly<-- It's like eating a spoonful of Drano. Sure, it cleans you out, but it'll leave you hollow inside. My DVD Collection

10-14-2001, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	I bought it and haven't really had time to sit down in front of it. If you are a Simpson's completist you have to have it. How many people bought the Simpson's Complete Episode Guide when it came out? That kicked some serious ass in detail.

10-14-2001, 06:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Canuck Supporting Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada	I'm with Snake on this. I'm not the biggest fan of the first couple of seasons, but I'll pick them up to keep my collection complete. And $30 isn't much to shell out for the first season. Plus I found the commentaries informative and entertaining.

10-14-2001, 07:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	The episodes look good. At leat as good as they are ever going to look. $30 is a bargain. If you like the Simpson's you'll like the disc. The Simpson's is funny as hell. While it's true the quality goes up as the show progressed, the early episodes are still great, better than most everything else on TV.