Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story

I find this series to be absolutely hilarious! I am so glad somebody at Fox got smart, and brought this one back! It is so funny! I like the fact that this is a cartoon, so they can do the completely bizarre side jokes, on a regular basis. It is funny in live action movies, but more creative and hilarious in cartoons. The fact that the same guy does so many voices is also very brilliant. But what differentiates this guy from other shows like The Simpsons, and Eddie Murphy, etc, is it is virtually impossible to tell the difference between his characters voices. I would definitely buy this DVD set, or UMD set, and give it two high hard ones way up! MC White said: Check it out!!!

You get the movies on DVD, Blu Ray and digital copies. One of my DVD versions would not play on any of my players. Too much hassle to send them all back. Especially since I watch the Blu Ray versions. Other buyers may want to check every disc just in case they think that is important. As for the content, I am a Family Guy fan so I liked them all. However, Its a Trap is about as good as Return of the Jedi compared to the first two Star Wars movies. In other words, slightly dissapointing but with some good moments.

Often one will hear the phrase tossed about that a show was too edgy for TV. Usually, this is just apologia for a poorly conceived product, but in the case of Family Guy it is absolutely true. This is a show that was every bit as radical as South Park but in a much more sophisticated, droll manner. The odd thing is that at the same time its skewering every sacred cow imaginable (more on that latter) with brilliantly satirical writing, it was also producing some of the most hysterical physical (for lack of a better phrase for a cartoon) comedy I have ever seen on any show. Much like The Simpsons, Family Guy revolves around one family, in this case the Griffins. Thats pretty much where the similarities end though. Whereas the Simpsons interact with a huge cast of characters, and will frequently tackle an overarching theme, Family Guy involves a cast that is largely replaced from episode to episode (other than a few neighbors) and manages to turn utterly inane pop-culture references and mundane household events into major plot points. A particularly good example of this would be when Peter (the father) has his choice for the town parade theme selected; the fact that his theme revolves around an obscure reference to the `80s TV show Whos the Boss? barely even registers as odd within the context of the show. Also, whereas The Simpsons operate within the context of a `world that is relatively similar to our own, the Griffins have a talking, booze-swilling dog and a psychotic, super-genius baby bent on killing his mother. Furthermore, there are constant flashbacks, pop-culture references and super-natural visitors (Death appears in several episodes). All those details aside, what makes this show so brilliant is that its willing to tackle any subject. Bathroom humor? Done. Abortion? Done. Politics, the handicapped and sex? Done, done and done. There is absolutely nothing Family Guy wont tackle, and it does so in such a pragmatic way that one cant help but laugh. I suppose if youre really sensitive, this isnt a series for you, but since everyone and everything is a target, its hard to get too upset (especially since youll be too busy laughing yourself sick). In the end, Family Guy is the perfect blend of satire, physical comedy, pop-culture send-ups and excellent animation. It is a genuinely raw show that on more than one occasion left me thinking, Can they say that? and thats probably why its not on the air anymore. But its also hysterically funny, and well packaged on the DVDs in this set. While the extras are nothing to get worked up about, the episodes alone are more than funny enough to justify the purchase. Enjoy! Jake Mohlman

Yes its true. This show is the most twisted and funniest show that had aired on TV. The Simpsons where my favorite show but since the first episode came on of The Family Guy, The Simpsons never been the same for me. I almost though a brick at my TV when I found out that The Family Guy had been cancelled. But I didnt go though with it. I Just prayed and hoped that The Family Guy would come back on or a DVD would come out. So im thankful that the DVD is coming out, I already pre-ordered it because I cant wait any longer. So.. If your a big fan of movies and TV shows and you want to see a show that makes fun of them, then watch The Family Guy. You will enjoy it!, and you will have a great time wathing it over, and over, and over again. ...

Stewie the matricidal child genius rules! Whoever said that Americans dont do comedy has never seen Family Guy. This is humour at its edgiest best. Sacred cows simply do not exist. Anyone or anything is a target. Even Jesus cops a serve! Stewie Griffin, the Untold Story is great theatre. Stewie, the evil offspring of Peter and Lois Griffin of Quahog, Rhode Island is a treat. But one should not lose sight of the other great characters. His father, Peter, is little short of an imbecile while his mother, Lois, is the bane of his existence. Throw in his sister, Meg, his brother, Chris, plus Brian, the familys talking dog and you have a menagerie. Mayhem and fast gags are the order of the day. There are some who may be offended by Family Guys jokes. Too bad! If you dont like the show then dont watch. To all others who can cope with sexual entendre, the slaying of sacred cows and a take no prisoners approach, then this is your programme. My advice to all but the self-righteous and the easily offended is give Family Guy a break. Your patience will be rewarded. Family Guy is the best animated programme to ever hit the small screen!

This movie was the best one yet in the trilogy. It had alot of funny refrences and what not. This kept me and my buddies laughing forever. The only thing that I would stress is that kids that are under 13 should not watch this, unlike the previous movie. It contains 5 F-words, tons of sexual refrences and tons of homosexual refrences that (as a 13 yr old boy) the parents should only know about. Other than that, its awesome. Adam, Sues son

The episode starts with - you guessed it - another power outage. Peter and the rest of the Griffins are once again left sitting in their living room, with nothing to do. Chris then suggests the retelling of another Star Wars story; and thus the 2nd spoof begins. I felt the writers could have mixed things up this time around. Did the exact same series of events have to lead to the story being retold? It just seemed lazy not to change things, even a little here. We see a similar occurance at the very end of the episode, when Peter once again insults Robot Chicken. However, on the upside, this time he takes a dig at Seth Greens Without a Paddle too. The story essentially picks up where the first one left off; the death star has been destroyed; Darth Vader (Stewie) chases Luke Skywalker (Chris) on the planet Hoth; Luke has a vision of his dead mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi (Herbert), who tells him to go to the planet Dagobah and learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Yoda (Carl). Luke then has a vision of the Empire capturing his friends. Believing this to be true, Luke forgoes his Jedi training in order to save his friends and confront Vader. Meanwhile, Princess Leia (Lois) somehow manages to fall for Falcon pilot Han Solo (Peter). Basically, the galaxy is at war and were along for the ride. The writers seem to utilise the Family Guy characters extremely well in these specials, and here is no different. The casting of Mort Goldman in the role of Lando was inspired; he adds something special to the character, and Im not just talking about the fact that here, hes a black jew. What youll actually notice is that this time around, the writers have been forced to re-cast some characters into different roles; in the opening scenes, Joe is seen as one of Darth Vaders probe droids, while further into the episode, Meg plays the role of a space-slug, which is perhaps even uglier a creature than what we saw her play in Blue Harvest. She does however get to speak this time around, which is an improvement of sorts. Still, I cant complain about these changes, as they certainly do work. Consuelas scenes in the episode will remind viewers of her recent appearance in the season 8 episode Dog Gone; she is just as stubborn and ignorant as ever, and not even Darth Vadar can get her to do what he wants. My only gripe I have with her however is that her scenes would have felt far fresher if we hadnt seen it all already so recently. As for actual guest star appearances, we also see the first appearance of James Woods since Back to the Woods in season 6; but those looking forward to his cameo may be disappointed to learn that he features in just a single blink-and-youll-miss-it scene. While James Woods is the only visible guest star to appear, we do see Ryan Seacrest (albeit with a different voice-artist) during a short American Idol gag involving Darth Vader cutting him to pieces, among others. While all of this is going on, Peter also puts his own unique spin on Han Solos relationship with Princess Leia. His constant attempts at winning her over are presented in true Family Guy fashion, but while some of the jokes surrounding this work, others simply fall flat on the ground. These scenes are probably some of the episodes weakest. Like Blue Harvest, this episode is packed to the brim with Star Wars references, which fans are sure to love. For me, these gags always seem to work. However, probably out-weighing these are references to gags from previously aired episodes of the show. All of these call-backs to old episodes, while they do utilise the Star Wars universe well (Peters injured knee scene is redone using an AT-AT, for example), make the episode seem less fresh; perhaps the inclusion of more original jokes would have made more sense. Fans will either be intrigued or irritated to discover that Stewies homosexuality is in full reincarnation in this episode; Darth shows questionable interest in a revealingly-dressed Storm Trooper; even (and quite disturbingly) showing interest in being more than friends with Luke Skywalker, his son. I personally loved these scenes. While Stewies sexual confusions are a common annoyance for many, many fans, here, were given the best of both worlds. In this episode, old Stewie and new Stewie co-exist perfectly. The evil Stewie from earlier seasons of the show is reformed under the guise of Darth Vader, while the sexually confused Stewie that is the Stewie of today is still fully represented underneath. The epic closing battle between Luke and Darth is handled brilliantly, especially Lukes line I would give my right hand for this day to just end. The episode closes with a Back to the Future reference, which, if Im honest, feels quite unnecessary, and out of place. All in all, this episode achieves what it sets out to do - parody a Star Wars movie, and poke fun at it at every possible opportunity in the process. While a lot of the non-Star Wars related gags are recycled from previous episodes, the episode will once again please most avid Star Wars fans; the fact that it manages to stick to the original movies plot so well means that even non-fans of the original movie series shouldnt become too lost along the way. Still, as aforementioned, the gags make this episode seem less fresh than Blue Harvest did, and with that, of lower quality. While the novelty has definitely worn off, the episode is still entertaining, and the vast majority will be pleased with this adaptation of a classic science fiction movie. Review originally posted on Family Guy fan site Freakin Sweet News [...]

This is my second copy of Vol. 1. The box was slightly damaged on the first copy and it bothered me so much I had to get a new one. I remember when Family Guy first debuted on TV thinking that the idea of a talking baby was ridiculous so I never bothered to watch the program. Then one day I was on YouTube looking at videos and saw a hilarious clip of Family Guy featuring Stewie. I started watching the program after that and was completely hooked after a couple of episodes. I own all the volumes of this show and look at them often laughing hysterically. I would love to choose my favorite characters but that would be impossible since they are all so funny. If you havent watched this program, you are cheating yourself out of an extremely funny and witty show.

Family Guy is a raucous irreverent animated comedy propelled back into production due to fans (like me) who appreciated its incredible daring satire of, well - everything and everyone! This DVD is a no-holds-barred masterpiece of iconoclastic humor, not for the faint of heart. The censors have had a field day with Family Guy episodes since its first broadcast, and that is a recommendation in its own right! All our favorite characters have their moments - Brian the alcoholic intellectual dog, Stewie the evil mastermind infant, Meg the homely teen girl, Chris the overweight underachiever, Peter the buffoon who enjoys the guilty pleasures in life, Lois the former party girl from a wealthy family turned Mom, and Mayor Adam West (played by the 70s classic Batman, Adam West) as a paranoid Mayor of Quahaug RI. In the very beginning, you see Lois tumble ass over teakettle on the red carpet from the limo to the opening night of this film, tanked from the champagne in the limo and wanting to do Peter then and there - and it sets the stage for the rest of the film, which is a bawdy fun tale of Stewie seeking the mysterious man whom he believes must be his biological father. Stewie is inspired by the concept that Peter, a simpleton, could not have produced the DNA which created such a brilliant sinister genious, and decides to find the mysterious man he glimpsed who resonated with him so strongly. The revelation of the mysterious mans identity drives the plot, as pop culture references, quips, and the never-ending insult duels between Brian and Stewie keep the laughs going. We all know a Quagmire (clich? ladies man ridiculous to all but himself and the conquests he ensnares with his lifelong experience of chasing tail), a Cleveland (sweet stable guy-next-door who is the calm in the storm and the voice of ethics and helping our fellow man), a Joe (while he is in a wheelchair, his personality as an overly macho jock is abundantly clear) and all our favorites. We know people like these, and this is an unabashed portrayal of them that is only a slight exaggeration! If you are easily offended, Family Guy isnt for you, but it should be. If you cant laugh at your own beliefs, they are dogma not truth - truth is strong enough to handle the challenge of humor. The pop culture references and laughs are sharp social commentary and the humor is edgy to say the least. I agree with another reviewer - this was more like a few episodes put together, rather than feeling like a feature length film, but who cares when it is as good as this? Enjoy a few good laughs, get this!

This is my favorite show ever and I was very upset when fox cancelled it. Fox is the reason the shows ratings went down because no one could find it. I would always go to see it and it would be on a different timeslot.I really dont think it is right to compare family guy to the simpsons. Yes, they are both about families but no one compares every live-action sitcom about families. And although the simpsons is a classic, and i love it, i have never laughed harder at any other show than at family guy. The show is written brilliantly and few comedies have been written on the same level as this show. It is a must buy, Ive never talked to anyone who hasnt like the show and thats including my mother and grandmother. The show definately steps over the politcially correct liine, but the way they do it is hilarious. Almost every line in this show has its own punch line, and I recommend this dvd set for anyone and the next one also, which I have pre-ordered. Every episode on both dvds is a classic in its own right. Buy the dvd sets and support Seth MacFarlanes comical genius.