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Whistle Stopper - Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
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List Price: $29.99
Our Price: $18.99
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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Brittany Murphy, Dan Castellaneta, David Cross, Phil LaMarr, Billy West
Directed By: Peter Avanzino
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: FUTURAMA: BEAST WITH A BILLION BACKS (DVD MOV
EAN: 0024543520931
Format: AC-3
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-06-24
Running Time: 89
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2008-06-24
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Worse than Bender's Big Score
Comment: While I am a huge fan of the Futurama series I have found the last two offerings lacking. The movie format just doesn't seem to work. I thought this one was too hokey, like the writers were just trying too hard. There also seems to be a lack of the intelligent humor that made the television series so great. If you are a fan of the series you'll enjoy seeing more Futurama, but if you are a casual fan or just getting into the series, stick with the Seasons 1-4 DVDs.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good
Comment: I'm surprised by the wide range in ratings. "Death Ball" by itself is worth three stars! Anyway, I thought this was better than Bender's big score which seemed kind of hacky and recycled to me. This is actually starting to feel like the old Futurama. It was a little slow to get started, hence the 4 stars, but I thought it was great once the main story kicked in. I can tell the writers, actors and animators are quickly getting their groove back, especially when compared to BBS which I thought was weak on all counts.
Also, no Al Gore this time thank god. That's an automatic 2 star right there people!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Thought it was great. Love the tentacle.
Comment: I thought it was great, better than Bender's Big Score.
On par with the whole series.
Go for it.
Lots of screen time for all my favorite characters. Only one missing was Al Gore.
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Summary: Futurama's back, with iffy writing
Comment: As many who are reading this review know, this is the second of 4 planned DVDs of the now cult favorite Futurama (the first being Bender's Big Score). The four were generally produced together. Once again, great 3D animation and voice acting are present. Unfortunately, the plot this time is a bit weak and drags a lot, especially compared to the time-bending Big Score. There are some fun jokes, like deathball, but the overall plot seems really, really flat. Seriously, I was WAITING for this thing to end. Probably the critical error is that the plot was stretched from a regular episode to short movie length. Nonetheless, there is enough good material for stars. In addition, there is the CGI episode within the 2003 futurama video game that is 30 minutes long, another cult fav, and definitely worth watching.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A good watch
Comment: I enjoyed it a lot and not JUST because it was a new Futurama episode/movie.
The humor here is sadly more similar to Family Guy and less subtle. Some of it works, some feels really out of place.
The characters seem to be very unlike themselves for the sake of plot. There are a few logical flaws as well. It comes off as overly rushed or edited in some ways.
Even with all these faults the movie is still very funny and enjoyable. I'd say buy it, not because it is great, but because your money will help convince there to be even MORE Futurama. If you are really hard to please, extremely religious with little room for joking, or absolutely loathe the Family guy reference style humor, then maybe just rent or avoid it.
I haven't had a chance to check out the features yet, but I've always enjoyed the Futurama commentaries and other features.
I think the real problem that a lot of people are having is that they are comparing this film with their memories of the show. Yeah, it isn't as good as many of the absolute best episodes, but it still entertaining enough. It may be weak overall for futurama, but it is still better than a large portion of stuff on both film and tv.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The thrilling conclusion to Futurama: Benders Big Score.Bender and the planet express crew must contend with a massive cosmic team that sends the world into panic.System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/CARTOON NETWORK Rating: NR UPC: 024543520931 Manufacturer No: 2252093
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