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| Boondocks: Complete Second Season | 
 enlarge | Actor: Boondocks
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $25.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 834
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 325
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 1
MPN: COLD25737D
UPC: 043396257375
EAN: 0043396257375
ASIN: B0016KCCCM
Theatrical Release Date: November 6, 2007
Release Date: June 10, 2008
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Condition: dvd is sealed. no apo/fpo.
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Product Description
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 06/10/2008 Run time: 325 minutes
Amazon.com
Fans of Aaron MacGruder's The Boondocks (based on his popular daily comic strip) should take note that all 15 episodes of the fearless animated series are included on this second-season boxed set. While complete seasons should be a given for the DVD presentation of most television series, most programs didn't undergo the same level of scrutiny and negative press as The Boondocks, which saw two of its second season episodes pulled from its network run over allegedly offensive statements about the cable channel BET and its senior executives (including filmmaker Reginald Hudlin, who is also credited as executive producer on The Boondocks). Both episodes--"The Hunger Strike" (which sees Boondocks hero Huey Freeman protest BET's negative programming) and "The Uncle Ruckus Show" (BET airs a reality series built around the self-loathing title character) - are presented here in their entirety, and include fairly straightforward commentary by MacGruder and producers Rodney Barnes and Carl Jones which, while never going so far as to point fingers at individuals who may have caused the episodes to be banned, does provide a succinct history of the troubles they incurred for the show. It should also be noted that while both episodes are solid and ruthless pieces of satire, they're not the high points of the season--episodes that strike a stronger balance between humor and social commentary include "… Or Die Trying" (Granddad, Huey, Riley and Jazmine sneak into a screening of Soul Plane 2: The Blackjacking! and wrangle with Uncle Ruckus), "Invasion of the Katrinians" (Granddad learns to regret taking in his displaced New Orleans relative Jericho, voiced by Cedric the Entertainer), and "The Story of Catcher Freeman" (a Rashomon-like take on the history of the Freeman's saintly ancestor). These and others come closest to achieving the level of quality of "The Return of the King," the best episode of The Boondocks' first year, and do much to suggest that the show will continue to hit high-water marks in subsequent seasons. In addition to the previously mentioned commentaries, MacGruder, Barnes and Jones are heard on two other episodes ("Stinkmeaner Strikes Back" and "The Story of Gangstalicious, Part 2"), and MacGruder is seen in video introductions for the banned episodes, as well as a making-of featurette which profiles the behind-the-scenes elements of the show in detail. "Trouble in Woodcrest" is a light-hearted look at a supposed feud between voice talent Cedric Yarbrough and Gary Anthony Williams, while "What N****s?" pokes fun at criticism of the show's use of the epithet by compiling footage of the voice-over artists repeating it in recording sessions. Five-minute interviews with the main cast and minisodes of "Spider-Man" and "Married… With Children" bring the extras to a close. -- Paul Gaita
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 Boondocks 4 lyf December 27, 2008
The movies came before estimated time and I had no defects in packaging or movies.
worth it just to hear Tom Dubois cuss !! :) LOL December 19, 2008
I see quite a few reviews here stating that season 2 is not as good as season 1. I beg to differ, i feel that this series has gone on a more robust creative direction with this second season, in the aspect that more character development from the rest of the characters is seen with separate episodes dedicated to them and with a lesser emphasis on Huey.
I feel the momentum of the earlier season has not waned a bit and is seen solidly in season 2 as well with a lot more laughs and risque.
One must also understand that for a comic animated series, the true strength of the Boondocks series lies with the voice over actors and their talents for the characters they 'voice'.
That being said, there are a few points that i wish to make:
1. Regina King's voice-over on riley was faltering a bit on this season.
2. The frontal nudity of Grandad was a bit 'ugh' and imo, uneccessary.
3. Critique of stereo-type itself becomes a stereo-type and a cliche after awhile.
4. While the Katrina episode was funny and made a realistic point (selfish vs. lazy), i feel aaron was dancing on the edge with that one.
5. sometimes the dialogs themselves are a bit inaudible and incomprehensible (more so in context) and one has to rewind to listen.
These are just minute observations, this season like the earlier one is a Laugh Riot and a must have in your collection (just make sure its away from the kids!) :)
5 Stars: strongly recommend.
HI lair e us... I only wish there were more. December 19, 2008
This show has no limits. I love the illustrators, they have an uncanny way of capturing a character. On top of that the story lines are so funny I had to stretch out HI lair e us. This is perfect if you are not easily offended by offbeat humor. I only wish there were more 'sodes.
 The smartest show this side of South Park October 11, 2008
I love this show. It's a breath of fresh air, and manages to make the viewer think as well as laugh. BET is a horrible blight on society, and this show is the only one to make the point. I have to give Aaron credit for taking shots at BET, mindless of the consequences. Great show. I hope it continues for many seasons, like South Park. A move to Comedy Central would seem to be a better place for the show.
Funny as ever October 5, 2008
Loved the show the first season and there was no let down this season. I would have liked more original material however it was still as funny as ever.
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