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Futurama, Vol. 1
Actor: Futurama
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $39.98
Release Date: 2003-03-25
Theatrical Release Date: 1999-03-28
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Run Time: 299 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Animated, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Discs: 3


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Set in the year 3000, Futurama is the acme of sci-fi animated sitcom from Simpsons creator Matt Groening. While not as universally popular as The Simpsons, Futurama is equally hip and hilarious, thanks to its zippy lateral-thinking contemporary pop cultural references, celebrity appearances (Pamela Anderson and Leonard Nimoy are among a number of guest stars to appear as disembodied heads in jars), and Bender, a distinctly Homer Simpson-esque robot. Part of Futurama's charm is that with decades of sci-fi junk behind us, we've effectively been living with the distant future for years and can now have fun with it. Hence, the series stylishly jumbles motifs ranging from Lost in Space-style kitsch to the grim dystopia of Blade Runner. It also bridges the gap between the impossible dreams of your average science fiction fan and the slobbish reality of their comic reading, TV-watching existence. Groening himself distinguishes his two series thus: "The Simpsons is fictional. Futurama is real." The opening season (premiered in 1999) sees nerdy pizza delivery boy Fry transferred to the 31st century in a cryogenic mishap. There, he meets the beautiful, one-eyed Leela (voiced by Married with Children's Katey Sagal) and the incorrigible alcoholic robot Bender. The three of them join Fry's great (great, great, etc.) nephew Professor Farnsworth and work in his intergalactic delivery service. Hyper-real yet strangely recognizable situations ensue--Fry discovers he's a billionaire thanks to 1,000 years' accrued interest, Leela must fend off the attentions of Captain Kirk-like Lothario Zapp Brannigan, and Fry accidentally drinks the ruler of a strange planet of liquid beings. --David Stubbs

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Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) the laughs keep coming   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This show is incredible. Other than south park, I believe nothing comes close in terms of writing and pace in the story and jokes (at least in today's market). Like others have stated, there's the annoying factor of not having a "play all" function, but otherwise a great deal. The thirteen episodes (if i remember corectly) all last about twenty two minutes, and are all of equal value. P.S.: the following seasons 2, 3, and 4 get even better. Thanks for reading!

2) Wizzy Wam Wam Wazzle   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Indeed, the series has landed. The opening episodes set the bar high for the series. From 'I, Roommate' (featuring the true odd couple) to 'Fry and the Slurm Factory', the comedic genius of the creators is all too evident. In these few episodes, we meet the major characters (Fry, Bender, Leela, etc) as well as some of the rather unique supporting case (Mom, Zap and ... Wornstrom!).To a certain set, myself included, the show is even funny than Matt Groening's 'other' show. Part of the attraction stems from the sci-fi storylines; however, this is amplified by the show's commentary - on our society, pop culture, our very life and times. In 'A Big Piece of Garbage', a large ball of garbage (created by 20th Century New York) threatens 31st Century New New York. The final dialogue, with Fry stating that a 2nd ball of garbage wouldn't return for hundreds of years; the Professor's response, that it's "none of our concern"; and Fry's final statement, "That's the 20th Century attitude" may all be somewhat predictable. Nonetheless, those lines, and the episode in general, are solid gold. While not my favorite episodes of the entire series, they are nothing short of hilarious. Volume 1 is a must have.

3) Futurama, Vol 1   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Great tv show, love it!!! All the vol. r great. Really miss it cuz it's off the air. I recommended it fully!!! Go Bender lol.

4) Brilliant new series   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Wow, what a great season and series this was. It's too bad it suffered a slow decline during seasons 2-4. Oh well, at least I'll always have this season to enjoy. The episode commentary is also really fun to listen to.

5) Futurama is aswome!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
The only word that can describe Futurama is OMGWTFPWNAGE. Buy this and the other 3 volumes and the movie and pre-order the next 3 movies RIGHT NOW!!!