This Cartoon
Network series from 1999 feels like a marriage of the classic Hanna-Barbera
Productions style of animation with the irreverent and slightly dark narratives
which have recently become popular in series such as “Adventure Time” and
“Regular Show.” I would hardly call it a classic, but it seems to have enough
of an oddly dedicated fanbase to account for the DVD release of the second
season. I would assume a large percentage of those likely to buy this set are
also adults, because some of the content in “Courage the Cowardly Dog” borders
on being too frightening and bizarre for younger children.
The storyline
involves a less than likely hero in the farm guard dog, Courage. Despite his
name, Courage is a coward when it comes to the dangerous situation he is always
oddly put into. You would think that it would be a peaceful life, living on a
farm in Kansas
The second
season has a much more silent Courage than the first, with suggestions that the
title pooch speak less. This actually just adds to the overall charm of the
pink pup in the thirteen season two episodes included in this two disc set.
This release will make a great addition to any collection of irreverent
animation.
Entertainment Value:
6/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 6/10
Historical
Significance: 4/10
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