'Ren & Stimpy - The Lost Episodes'
(John Kricfalusi, Billy West, et al / 2-Disc DVD / NR / (2003) 2006 / Paramount)
Overview: An intense, hyperactive chihuahua (Is there any other kind?) and a happy-go-lucky, empty-brained cat share bizarre and often repulsive adventures. Their experiences usually involve hairballs, filthy litterboxes, "magic nose goblins", sentient farts, jars of spit, outhouses, eating dirt, monkey vermin and any other imaginable disgusting substance.
DVD Verdict: Here's my theory on this set: John K was the original creator of Ren & Stimpy, and when Nickelodeon made him leave, the series took a turn, and Spumco wasn't going to do the show without John. John K's original episodes always insinuated Ren and Stimpy to be in a relationship, so these Adult Party Cartoon episodes really worked with what John wanted the show to be. I personally think this set was great, but then agagin I've always enjoyed Ren & Stimpy for the earlier jokes that were rude and vulgar, and sometimes contained minor sexual innuendos. These episodes take those aspects of the show to a whole new level with nudity, sex, and profanity. Now if you like the later episodes of Ren & Stimpy, when Nickelodeon took over, you will most likely find this show stupid and weird. It holds some value to the stupidity of Ren and Stimpy, but really emphasizes a whole new look on the characters. So really, it depends on what kind of fan you are. If you liked the older episodes more than the newer ones, chances are you will take some enjoyment in these. I managed to catch a couple episodes on Spike TV, and I really enjoyed them, so I will support John K and Spumco and ask you all to buy these DVDs. My only complaint is that Billy West doesn't do the voice of Stimpy, and that's just not cool! This is a Full Screen Presentation (1.33:1) and runs for @ 198 minutes.
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