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intereact!Director: Dominic Polcino
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Retail Price (not our price): $22.97
Release Date: 2008-01-15
Theatrical Release Date: 1999-01-31
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Run Time: 48 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Discs: 1
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
What better way to launch Family Guy's sixth season and commemorate Star Wars' 30th anniversary than with this double-length Very Special Episode, a full-scale, awesomely animated spoof that recasts George Lucas' saga with Family Guy's galaxy of characters: Chris (Seth Green) is Luke; Lois (Alex Borstein) is Princess Leia; Peter (Seth McFarlane) is Han Solo, but not, as expected, Jabba the Hut; Brian (Seth, again) is Chewbacca; Quagmire (and again, Seth) is C3PO; Cleveland is R2D2; Herbert, the creepy senior pedophile, is Obi-Wan (both voiced by Mike Henry); and, of course, Stewie (Seth, already) is Darth Vader ("My diapers have gone over to the dark side"). Poor Meg is reduced to a cameo as the hideous reptilian creature that haunts the garbage compactor. Blue Harvest is reverently faithful to A New Hope, while engaging in typical Family Guy pop-culture references (everything from those old Grey Poupon commercials to Doctor Who, Airplane, Dirty Dancing, and Deal or No Deal) and bizarre digressions (the iconic opening crawl detours into an appreciation of a "way naked" Angelina Jolie in Gia). Along for the wild ride are Judd Nelson, who contributes a voice cameo as John Bender for a Breakfast Club gag, Rush Limbaugh railing against futuristic affirmative action on Tatooine talk radio, and Beverly D'Angelo and Chevy Chase as the vacationing Griswolds observing the rebellion from their orbiting station wagon. A Star Wars spoof in 2007 isn't exactly uncharted territory. As Chris Griffin notes in this episode's final moments, Robot Chicken brilliantly did it months earlier (and let us not forget Mel Brooks' Spaceballs from 1987; or, on second thought...). But the Force is strong with Family Guy, and who could resist the opportunity to hear the Muzak playing in a Death Star elevator? --Donald LiebensonBeyond Family Guy: Blue HarvestThe Family Guy SeriesThe Star Wars StoreMore from FoxStills from Family Guy: Blue Harvest
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5
1) Family Guy at its best! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I cannot say enough about Blue Harvest. This is Seth McFarland and team at their very best! I have purchased every season of Family Guy and would have to say that this "movie" is by far a great edition to my collection. Having watched Star Wars as a child, I laughed at the fun that was lovingly poked at the movie. The additional features, including the interview with George Lucas make this a required purchase for all Star Wars/Family Guy fans. Can't wait for the next installment.2) A Long Time Ago, But Somehow In The Future.... [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Well, all right, so I can't remember the exact line. But what I can remember is that this was hilarious.Yes, $[...] is a lot for one episode, but there are some nifty bonuses on the disc. There is a behind-the-scenes, a commentary, an interview between Seth McFarlene and George Lucas, and a special extra: you can watch the cast read-through of Family Guy's next Star Wars spoof (the slated title is "Something Something Something Dark Side"). Also, it comes with an extra disc for your computer so that you may download it for free and put it on your iPod/PSP. I have seen it said here that it makes no sense to sell this separately. It does, however, if you want a fun gift for a Star Wars fan, or a little gift for a Family Guy fan. Or, if you're like me, if you missed it when it aired and don't want to wait for the next season to come out on DVD.As far as the quality of the episode is concerned, I thought this was hilarious. John Bender (Breakfast Club) makes an appearance, for example. Basically, this won't be funny if you don't go in with some knowledge of basic Pop Culture. If you only know things about Star Wars and Sci-Fi, it won't be AS funny (but it will still be hilarious).For an idea of what to look for, go to[...]There will be Spoilers, though, so beware.3) Best Family Guy Episode Ever... [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I'm not a big Family Guy fan. I think the show has it's moments but overall the show skips around too much. However, this spoof on Star Wars is one of the best jabs at that franchise done by anyone. Every scene is funny from start to end. If only their regular programing was this good.4) "No Need to Rush For" [Rating: 2 out of 5]
Out of all the things Family Guy has put on DVD this has got to be the bottom of all bottom.Why you ask?Well because this DVD only has one single episode on it,that's enough to make any DVD stink.In an age where we can get full seasons of nearly every show why should someone even bother to buy this.I mean even the old VHS tapes had more episodes on them!First they release half seasons set with season 4 and then season five is missing 5 episodes on the season set,now this i don't think any fan or casual for what matters would really approve this it would be supporting Fox in doing this.Fox is really trying to take advantage of the Family Guy fans,what do they think we are stupid?They only took advantage of the Star Wars theme and that's it,there's "Blue Harvest".The stupid thing is that the Blue Harvest episode will enventually be released on the season 6 DVD whitin a year probably,so if you think this really is worth it at 15$ for one episode,you must be nuts. Unless you agree with Fox's politics of ripping off fans,you should be as angry as i am towards this release.This is probably the worst Fox release ever,most could pass but not this one.The problem ain't the episode,in fact "Blue Harvest" is a very good Family Guy episode and its fun to see the characters as Star Wars characters(Stewie is Darth Vader,Chris is Luke,Lois is Lea,Peter is Han Solo,Brian is Chewbacca,i liked Quagmire as C-3PO and Meg has a small role,that is kind of funny)but with that big Family Guy touch in it!Being a fan of both i really enjoyed this episode when it aired in late 2007,the references were really funny(Dr.Who,Dirty Dancing and more!)but this single episode DVD release is what i am angry against.The episode would probaby get a rating somewhere along the four-five stars but this DVD,i am sorry is not even worth one star.Unless you absolutely have to see this episode again and can't wait for season 6th to be released,feel the need to spend 15$ in an awfull way or you are a obsessive Family Guy fan that needs everything on the subject,then this isn't for you.Don't tell i didn't warn you! Its not that i am a critic that has a taste for giving low ratings,i don't generally give one stars reviews as those are pretty rare from me but when i have to i do.This is one of those cases where i give a one star review and i do feel my rating is appropriate for the item.Actually this a double episode as it was on televison,meaning that there are in fact two episodes on this disc,we are lucky Fox put both on it!The good thing is that they don't FORCE you to buy it bt still it is an awfull product,understand me.If you have an Ipod video there is a digital copy of the episode to put on it,wich is nice but what if you don't have that?Its no utility for them,but for those who do,its great that is a nice feature.The bonus features you get on this are cool and it is stuffed with tons of bonus features,that would have been nice to see on the season 6 set,but because they released it at this time,there is possibility it might not be on the season set,but that would surprise me. The episode might have deserved a special release but they could have done a little more adding a few episodes or something,i mean the episode and all the features are great but...It is also to note that this episode is basicly episode IV of Star Wars a la Family Guy meaning there might and will probably be more of those Family Guy/Star Wars episodes in the future.The cover of the DVD is very similiar to the cover of Episode IV,actually its pretty much the same with the Family Guy's characters as Star Wars's.If you really want this episode however i think you might like the special edition more as it has even more stuff on it and with the shirt and all you get its probably worth it a little more.It is close to ten bucks more tought,25$ at the time of reviewing wich makes it close to the price of a season set.You must ask yourself how much you really wanyt and need this and wich edition to get,i won't get it but you can.5) The force is strong with this one [Rating: 5 out of 5]
If you are a family guy fan, this is a must see/must ownFamily Guy - Blue Harvest Special Edition (w/ limited-edition collectibles)