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The Venture Bros. continues its relentless march towards absurd brilliance with this second volume of its fourth season, which unfolds in a dizzying blend of conspiracy theories, convoluted psycho-dramas, maturity rituals, and at least one musical number. The brothers themselves--hapless Dean and thoughtless Hank--continue to grow up (whether they like it or not), with Dean taking on an internship with Professor Impossible (voiced by Bill Hader) that proves to be more than just a résumé builder, and Hank joining the ranks of manhood in a particularly unpleasant manner while investigating his surly pal Dermott's parentage. Both episodes ("Bright Lights, Dean City" and "Everybody Comes to Hank's") are note-perfect examples of what makes the Venture Bros. such a pleasure: clever (but never self-satisfied) writing with a keen understanding of the show's comic book-pop culture roots and just the right blend of crassness and wit. The season's other highlight is its hour-long conclusion, "Operation P.R.O.M.," which brings the season's entire, labyrinthine story arcs to a finale that is fitting, a bit touching, and completely unhinged. Elsewhere, viewers learn along with Doc Venture (James Urbaniak) about the hideous slang term attached to his name, while Brock Samson (Patrick Warburton), Sergeant Hatred (Christopher McCulloch, a.k.a. series cocreator Jackson Publick), and Henchman 21 (cocreator Doc Hammer) resolve some long-standing emotional conflicts. It's a rare thing for a series to continue to grow and even blossom in its fourth season, but The Venture Bros. does both, in its own very odd but charming ways.
Extras on the two-disc Vol. 2 set are, like its predecessor, slim but entertaining: Publick and Hammer provide amusing commentaries for each of the eight episodes in the set, and there's a smattering of inconsequential deleted scenes. Actor Toby Huss, who voices the deeply deluded General Triester, is featured in a segment that has him providing a number of different readings on a line of dialogue, and the set includes several promotional spots for the show during its original broadcast. Viewers should know that the episodes in Vol. 2 are presented uncut, which means that the ridiculously grotesque definitions for a "Rusty Venture" are unbleeped; it's an unfortunate choice, as the adult language tends to cheapen the show's humor. --Paul Gaita
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Questions are answered and truths are revealed. Learn how Henchman 21 copes with life without 24. See what happens when Brock and the Venture family are forced to part ways. Discover the final fate of H.E.L.P.eR. And all the while, the balance of the free world hangs in the hands of Dean Venture, who must kill Hitler.
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51 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Yeah, it sure is a drag that this season was split into 2 releases, even worse that after I pre-ordered volume 2, a short while later there was an announcement on Amazon that the entire season four would be released in Blu-ray on the very same day (to add insult to injury), but with a show I love as much as this one, I'll refrain from my usual tirades, rants, conspiracy theories, vitriolic cursing and death threats, bite the bullet and remind myself how fabulous the second half of this season was. Brock's back in all his glory, Sphynx plays an integral element with Hunter at the helm along with Shoreleave now an important and hysterical addition, Whitey and Billy feature prominantly, Molotov Cocktease and her comrades are back to up the ante, the Monarch is ever-present along with his henchmen and muse, the adorable yet husky-voiced Dr. Mrs. the Monarch, the Guild is fleshed out a bit more and the Triad is afoot and, somewhere in the midst of all this monumental madness, Team Venture manages to get a bit of screen time as well. On top of it all, the one hour season finale is probably one of Adult Swim's crowning achievements. I can't wait to see these episodes again. "Go Team Venture!"
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is an actual review of the product itself and not just the fourth season!
What you are getting is six plus hours of the Venture's hot new envelope pushing complete fourth season on one disc loaded with extras.
The set includes creator commentary on all the episodes, deleted scenes, and four more features: this is captain feature, all of the finale promos, comic con season four trailer, and lastly the lost season three cold open. - 10/10
The package art design features both the clean and bloody speed suits and comes in a regular BD digi-pack case. - 10/10
The BD disc menu is sleek and easy to use, it is one of my favorites BD menus of all time b/c it's simple and works. - 10/10
Not much is needed to be said about the sixteen episodes b/c they are the best and I loved the new season, but here is a list of the best episodes within this season:
"Blood of the Father, Heart of Steel"
"Self-Medication"
"The Better Man"
"Pinstripes & Poltergeists"
"The Diving Bell Vs. The Butter-Glider"
"Everybody Comes to Hank's"
"Bright Lights, Dean City"
"The Silent Partners"
"Operation: P.R.O.M."
The audio is good True HD, as I can actually hear all the different channels (layers/tracks) of audio, and subtle sound effects. - 9/10
The video is the only downfall of this BD, yes folks that is right.
The animation this season is the best and still looks very sharp and vivid on BD, but because artifacts show up often on the characters/backgrounds it's not perfect.
It's mostly three or four times an episode that someone's shirt will have a thousand blotchy boxes all over it. Maybe it's just my Sony HDTV, but I kind of doubt it since the season three BD has like maybe six scenes total with minor artifact issues. I get the feeling that this should have had a more accurate transfer, or maybe it needed to be two discs like it was going to be.
That is it, one minor (or very annoying depending on how much artifacts bug you) flaw in my opinion keeps this disc from being the best TV season BD ever. - 8/10
All in all this set is easily five out of five stars just as season 3 BD was, the creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer have really out done themselves with this new season, a huge special thanks should go out to them for all the hard work they have done. The next two seasons should prove to be very exciting for the Venture clan.
Go ahead and buy this BD now, or regret it later.
What you are getting is six plus hours of the Venture's hot new envelope pushing complete fourth season on one disc loaded with extras.
The set includes creator commentary on all the episodes, deleted scenes, and four more features: this is captain feature, all of the finale promos, comic con season four trailer, and lastly the lost season three cold open. - 10/10
The package art design features both the clean and bloody speed suits and comes in a regular BD digi-pack case. - 10/10
The BD disc menu is sleek and easy to use, it is one of my favorites BD menus of all time b/c it's simple and works. - 10/10
Not much is needed to be said about the sixteen episodes b/c they are the best and I loved the new season, but here is a list of the best episodes within this season:
"Blood of the Father, Heart of Steel"
"Self-Medication"
"The Better Man"
"Pinstripes & Poltergeists"
"The Diving Bell Vs. The Butter-Glider"
"Everybody Comes to Hank's"
"Bright Lights, Dean City"
"The Silent Partners"
"Operation: P.R.O.M."
The audio is good True HD, as I can actually hear all the different channels (layers/tracks) of audio, and subtle sound effects. - 9/10
The video is the only downfall of this BD, yes folks that is right.
The animation this season is the best and still looks very sharp and vivid on BD, but because artifacts show up often on the characters/backgrounds it's not perfect.
It's mostly three or four times an episode that someone's shirt will have a thousand blotchy boxes all over it. Maybe it's just my Sony HDTV, but I kind of doubt it since the season three BD has like maybe six scenes total with minor artifact issues. I get the feeling that this should have had a more accurate transfer, or maybe it needed to be two discs like it was going to be.
That is it, one minor (or very annoying depending on how much artifacts bug you) flaw in my opinion keeps this disc from being the best TV season BD ever. - 8/10
All in all this set is easily five out of five stars just as season 3 BD was, the creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer have really out done themselves with this new season, a huge special thanks should go out to them for all the hard work they have done. The next two seasons should prove to be very exciting for the Venture clan.
Go ahead and buy this BD now, or regret it later.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Venture Bros Season 4 V2 is simply better and more from Jackson and Doc.
Each season seems to bring more nuanced plot, in depth characters, and tender sub plots from a show that still manages to be, at the core, a 22 minute comedy show.
If you're picking this up you've already watched the previous seasons so you have an idea of what you're in for - but it is so much better than you could have imagined.
If you're a Venture-enthusiast let me say this - the comedy for this half of the season is astounding, and no it still is barely about the show, but isn't that why we listen to Venture commentary?
Pick it up, marathon the show, and eagerly wait for Seasons 5 and 6.
Each season seems to bring more nuanced plot, in depth characters, and tender sub plots from a show that still manages to be, at the core, a 22 minute comedy show.
If you're picking this up you've already watched the previous seasons so you have an idea of what you're in for - but it is so much better than you could have imagined.
If you're a Venture-enthusiast let me say this - the comedy for this half of the season is astounding, and no it still is barely about the show, but isn't that why we listen to Venture commentary?
Pick it up, marathon the show, and eagerly wait for Seasons 5 and 6.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great show keeps up the great pace
It's hard to follow the footsteps of seasons 1 and 2 and there have been many nay sayers about seasons 3 and 4. Read more
Published 15 days ago by NonDescriptFan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Venture bros
The DVD came exactly as described and was shipped promptly. Personally I didn't like this season as much as the earlier seasons but it's still a great and hilarious show! Read more
Published 18 days ago by Jared Milligan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best comedy on TV
Consistently the smartest comedy series on TV. Season 4 is a bit different from 1-3, but have really grown on me.
Published 1 month ago by Phthysic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant As Always
I love this show. You should watch it so you can love it as well. That is my comprehensive and awesome review.
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Published 1 month ago by Zack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet deal
Promp shipping and what a crazy deal! This is by far one of the best show on television and I cannot wait for season 5.
Published 1 month ago by Briana
4.0 out of 5 stars
Arrived quickly
Arrived quickly. Well packaged. Bought for my husband who loves the show for some reason lol. He was very pleased with it
Published 1 month ago by Nadine
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Venture Bros are back and things have certainly changed.
The Venture Bros season four part two picks up where it left off with laughs to spare. The Venture Bros have had a lot of things to deal with in thier lives. Sgt. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jacob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
The venture bros. is one of my favorite shows. I started watching it from the beginning when a friend showed me one of the second season episodes. Needless to say I was hooked.
Published 1 month ago by Pen Name
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love this show!
I grew up on Johnny Quest and the Hardy Boys. I love how this show takes it to both youth classics.
Published 2 months ago by Mitchell Malcolm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Likes the Blu-ray.
My son has the rest of the series and wanted Season 4. He is very satisfied with the product and says the Blu-ray is great.
Published 2 months ago by Linda Gramlich
