Jeanskynebu
the audience applauded
Tockinit
not horrible nor great
AshUnow
This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
bob the moo
Harvey Birdman has long since had his day as a superhero but has now taken up a job as a lawyer at the firm of Sebben and Sebben. The move offers him a welcome change of pace but he still finds himself surrounded by all the same strange characters and goings-on.I have seen this series advertised when in the US in the past but never bothered to stay up and watch it, however on my last visit I gave it a try. The show is hard to describe because it is just very weird. The characters and basic plots spoof the world of the square-jawed superheroes and supervillians by placing them in the office environment and making their characters even more exaggerated. Birdman himself is the most obvious example as he is now a bit of a fool despite his massive chest, although I also really enjoy the eye-patch sporting, womanising boss Sebben. It is all a bit too silly at times and some of it just occasionally feel like it is being weird just for the sake of it but, for me, the majority of the superhero spoof aspect carried it well enough.The animation is true to the superhero genre and everything looks good with plenty of imaginative touches all round. The voice work is enjoyably silly with Gary Cole doing a great job in the lead role. Colbert is just as good as Phil, really getting into the feel of the character and the series. The support cast are generally good with some unusual guest voices in there.Overall this is an acquired taste and naturally some will love it while other hate it. For me it was enjoyable enough to take in small doses – too much at once would just get tiresome but in 15 minute bites it is weirdly funny and entertaining. Not for everyone but certainly worth a look if you get the chance.
Björn Flink
Most comments have already brought up the jest of what it is, so I'll keep it personal. My favourite cartoon shows of all time in no particular order: Family Guy, Simpsons, Futurama, South Park, Ren and Stimpy, Brak Show, Sealab 2021, Space Ghost CTC and of course this. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. Although I must admit to having laughed more painfully (shortness of breath, etc) at Ren and Stimpy, Harvey Birdman keeps em coming much faster. It's insane in the best way possible. Ties with Sealab 2021 for most demented characters. I might be slightly biased because Birdman was my favourite HB cartoon, though. If you like any of the shows mentioned above, be sure to find this one.
movieman_kev
Collecting episodes one through 13, or roughly one and a half seasons, this first DVD of Birdman's antics are for the most part a delight to watch. It's one of those shows that you either get the humor of or not (such as Arrested Development, Family, or pretty much any other Adult swim cartoon). I myself find it hilarious. And the legal adventures of Harvey Birdman, his pet falcon, assistant Peanut, and archenemy Reducto as they interact with 'cartoon classics' as clients, hits my funny bone every time I watch it. Standout episodes in this DVD would have to be the insanely great "Trio's Company", the "Deadomutt" 2-parter, and the now classic "Very Personal Injury", but all the episodes are very good. I highly recommend both the DVD and to watch the show on Cartoon Network My Grade: A- DVD Extras: Commentary on 'Very Person injury', 'the Dabba Don', 'SPF', 'Trio's Company', and 2 on 'the Devlin made me do it'; Deleted scenes for 'Deadomutt', and 'Trio's company', Live action opening; fake Harvey birdman theatrical trailer; Crew montage; Stephen Colbert and Todd Barry as Harvey Birdman; pencil test comparison for 'shaggy gets busted'; and Tab can song
mattrb3
This show is soooo funny. It is the best cartoon on cartoon network! It is about Harvey Birdman, an attorney, and his partner, Peanut, who stand up for characters in parodies of other cartoons. You should really watch it if you get the chance. ^_^
