Dennis the Menace, a classic cartoon series inspired directly from the classic Comic, is finally available on video thanks to Mill Creek Entertainment and DHX Media, with 33 1/2 hour episodes for a runtime of 8 hours and 7 minutes.
The Video Quality is good, but you can tell it's transferred directly from a Video Tape, as the colors, though varied and colorful, tend to bleed into each other slightly, as video is known to do, compared to a remastered and newly cleaned update as with other cartoon series. Even so, it's better to have this series as it was broadcast back in the 80's, than nothing at all.
The 33 episodes are split up into 3 discs, spindled neatly onto a patented new DVD disc design that locks in tight, one disc on top of the other (be careful and remove them one by one, pressing in on the center to avoid scratching or damage to the discs). About 11 episodes each disc and they look good considering that fact. Likely double layered DVDs. Also included are 3 bonus Umigo Music Videos, unrelated to this show.
If you're familiar with the comic or the live action black & white TV show from the 50's or so, you'll know the set up of each episode: Dennis visits his "Greatest Friend in the whole wide world, Mr. Wilson!" Much to the regret of Mr. Wilson, who usually ends up in the hospital after Dennis the Menace gets through with him, innocently unaware at the havoc and punishment he gives to poor Mr. Wilson. Thankfully, there is plenty of adventure and antics that take place all around the neighborhood, and not just in one location.
One of the Funniest episodes is when Dennis leaves his skateboard on the porch and Mr. Wilson steps outside, right onto it. Barrels of slapstick comedy reminiscent of The Three Stooges at times, ensues and is made even more hilarious thanks to the oblivious nature of Dennis, who has no idea he's causing Mr. Wilson such grief.
A great cartoon show finally returns to video. If you're a fan of Heathcliff the Cat, Dennis the Menace (from this 1986 series) includes plenty of slapstick comedy the likes of which is hard to find these days. Buy it!
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Izabela
I was so happy I find it and my daughter was so excited ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2014john allison
... clear will not play on British DVD players therefore useless
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2014