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The Boondocks -- Brilliant!
Well, I taped The Boondocks and watched it this morning. Absolutely fantastic. Although it comes on way too late for an old man like me, I can see why. The language and situations were strong -- this definitely isn't for children. (Or some adults.)
I can tell that Aaron McGruder has his hands (and put his foot) in this. The art is beatiful -- definitely a western interpretation of his treasured anime.
Content-wise, it's the perfect companion to the strip. We can read the strip for more timely satire related to current events. We can rely on the cartoon to discuss ideas of race and class. (And age, as evidenced by Mr. Freeman's naked tae-bo sessions.)
At first, I didn't think I would like Regina King as the voice of Huey and Riley, but she actually does a great job. John Witherspoon does a wonderful turn as Mr. Freeman, and even Ed Asner made a guest voice appearance!
My favorite part of the episode was.... well, all I'm gonna say is laser beam. HILARIOUS.
I hope you all watch, tivo, tape, whatever.... The Boondocks is what we need right now. Laugh at it -- and ourselves.
Posted by Rashid on November 7, 2005 6:23 AM
Comments
boondocks!
my review of the first episode:
animation
SUPERB...i think the animation is great...the colors are vivid...i LOVE the way Huey and Riley look...
one thing...you can tell the animation is done in Japan...the lips don't really move "in English"...they need a better sync with the lips and the voices...
voices
i LOVE regina king for both Huey and Riley...that girl is a great voice actress (and regular one too)...i love the way Huey's voice sounds like it's about to change to maturity...lol...and Riley? he's just a cool lil kid...
now...i'm not sure how i feel about John Witherspoon yet...like...i think dude is funny...but he doesn't sound like a grandfather to me yet...i guess that one has to grow on me...that ish when the white dude came in and he offered him some cheese? greatness...lmao
Uncle Ruckus? good voice...
characters
Huey? revolutionary...i love the kid...plain and simple...
Riley? wanna-be-gangsta...cool character too...
Grandpa? cool...i can deal with him...but the whole "new white people" thing had me thrown for a bit...
Uncle Ruckus? a bit unecessary in my eyes...really...
storyline
it was ok...i wish they had started with the R Kelly episode instead of this one...but i guess it plays as foundational, trying to explain who the characters are and why they do what they do...so, as far as that goes, it was cool...
is it a must-see?
hell to the yeah! i'll be watching faithfully at 11pm on Sunday evenings...can't wait for next week's episode...
Commented by ashon on November 9, 2005 4:33 AM