As far as I can
tell, these random DVD releases with a collection of episodes are just excuses
to make money off of the oddly popular programming. Most of the
episodes have nothing to do with the title, which highlights a single popular
episode. The rest included feels as random as the humor in the show. True fans
of the show would probably be better off waiting for full-season releases. Some of these episodes have already been released in previous DVD collections.
“Adventure Time”
is in that new category of animation on the cartoon network which I find
confounding, albeit remarkably entertaining. It seems as though this is a
straightforward kid’s show, but it gets remarkably close to being edgy enough
for adults at moments. There is always a ripcord to pull, quickly pulling the
narrative back to safety in time for the episode’s close, but watching this
show with children present often makes me nervous. Perhaps this is partly due
to the high octane, bizarre, and often psychedelic nature of the show which
often makes me feel as though I’m on drugs.
The story
follows the adventures and misadventures of a human boy named Finn and his
brother, a dog named Jake. Finn was adopted by Jake’s parents and they roam the
magical land looking for adventures. Along the way they come across a number of
regular characters, both good and evil. The villains include Marceline the
vampire and the Ice King, and their main ally and adventure companion is
Princess Bubblegum.
The Suitor DVD
release includes that title episode along with fifteen additional quick
episodes. There is also a special feature entitled “Little Did You Know,” with
humor fitting the series.
Entertainment Value:
6/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 5/10
Historical
Significance: 4/10
Special Features: 4/10
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