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King Of The Hill - Season 2 [1998]


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Great TV, I Tell You What
Review date: 2008-07-22 Rating: 8 out of 10

I had never watched this show when a friend gave me the box-set as a gift, and so began viewing holding no preconceptions or expectations. I have now watched the first three series of KOTH, and found them all utterly charming.

The show is incredible (in the true sense), in that it inhabits a world which is essentially good (which isn't to say lacking in irritations for poor Hank) but it is a cartoon, after all. Almost every character promotes affection or sympathy, and the friends and family, despite continuously exasperating each other, show each other an amazing level of care and charity. However, countering this unreality is Hank Hill, the everyman-star of the show, who is like a realistic Larry David, with that unenviable habit of finding himself repeatedly inconvenienced and in the most invidious situations.

This series is distinguished from other contemporary comedy in that it is almost completely devoid of malice, blatant vulgarity and repetition or unbearable sarcasm. Immediately, it has a feel of completeness and confidence. It has these faint, appealing, eye-rhymes, and it has a remarkable quality; the characters will not change, the plots will not be preposterous, but every episode will remain engaging and fresh. It is some achievement for a series which I discern must have been purposely designed to be instilling homeliness and decency, or in the very least, dignity, into the viewer. Every episode leaves a feeling of warmth.
There is a real class to the programme, as reflected in that feature so often a trial or signal of desperation, the 'guest appearance', which are never gimmicky or a cheap means of self-publicizing, but come in the form of real figures (in the show's world). In fact, if you are as ignorant of popular culture as I am, you may not notice there has been a special appearance at all! (The only one I noticed was Chris Rock, owing to his voice.)

The creators of this programme deserve great credit. I understand that awards are generally a poor indication of quality, but all the same, I cannot help but feel that Messers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels have been greatly underappreciated (especially, when I learn that this programme has been handed a meagre two Emmy Awards (the appalling Friends has fifty-six!)).

Your sides will not split as you watch, but you will beam a smile throughout.

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This is a great program!!
Review date: 2006-05-03 Rating: 10 out of 10

Hi, I have to say, dont listen to other negative reviews here, they obviously dont get subtle humor.

The king of the hill series are great, me and my wife sit watching them on our laptop in bed at night when we want to relax.

The characters are brilliant, they all have their own stories etc. if you love the newer episodes of the simpsons then this probably will not be for you as the creators dont use gimmiks and same old stories like the simpsons i.e doh etc all the time.

Go on this is great for all the family.

Bring on seson 3!
Review date: 2006-04-23 Rating: 10 out of 10

I love king of the hill ! and this season is great!
diffently as good as the simpsons & family guy etc!
Long live the king!

Don't consider buying it!!!
Review date: 2006-04-09 Rating: 2 out of 10

I bought this item some time ago and I can only give you this piece of advice, do not even consider buying this. If you are a simpsons or family guy fan considering to buy this, the graphics cant be compared to the graphics of family guy for example.
When I went to buy this, I watched the first few episodes and didn't laugh what so ever, this is poor to say the least for a so called 'comedy' sit com. Anyway enough said, I will leave you to decide!

King Of The Hill Season 2 ( pal release )
Review date: 2006-03-22 Rating: 10 out of 10

Howdy'
At long last we get a reg 2 release of KOTH, well season 1 and 2 thus far. This series is brilliant, I would compare it to Simpsons,Family Guy,Futurama and South park ( the yanks do great adult cartoons )
Of all the mentioned above KOTH is the most realistic, the stories both funny and touching. The extras on this set and indeed set 1 are briliant, it's good to see Fox putting thought into what to add to the already great program.
This is a five star set, the ONLY thing that might take a bit of getting use to is the animation, in itself it's fine but does look somewhat washed out ( that is the style of the cartoon )and the eyes/pupils don't always look correct!
Enjoy and lets hope season 3 gets released soon.
Duffman.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Stephen Root
Kathy Najimy
Johnny Hardwick
Brittany Murphy
Pamela Segall

Creators:
Pamela Segall (Primary Contributor)
Kathy Najimy (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036024990
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Animated, Dubbed, Full Screen, PAL,
Release date: 2006-03-13
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 660 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1998
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: French (Dubbed)
Language: Spanish (Dubbed)

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