Cartoon Network: Over the Garden Wall (DVD)

There's very few cartoons (or any show for that matter) that are able to redefine a whole seasonal tradition and genre. Over the Garden Wall is one of those. Every episode has a whimsical, darkly subtle, intelligent, and simply enjoyable plot and tone. It's also impossible not to love the brilliant voice talent (Elijah Wood being one example) and charming animation. There's no debating that this is Cartoon Network's best shows in recent memory. I don't want to spoil the story so I'll only give a brief summary. The story is about two brothers who find themselves inexplicably lost in a mysterious but quaint forest and its surroundings. So they go through unique and spectacular adventures to find out how to get home. The story is much more rich than this short summary can give justice to so please give it a watch to see for yourself. This show must be seen by kids and adults alike. The subtle meanings make it worthwhile for adults while its enchanting characters and stories are sure to please kids. Now November finally has its classic series sure to be enjoyed by countless people for many years to come.

Over The Garden Wall is 10 episodes of a mini series that is about one hour and 50 minutes long. Strange, dark, sometimes funny, and sometimes scary. We follow two lost brothers, Wirt and Greg, and their frog, as they try to get home. Are they truly lost or in a unknown land? GREAT voice actors including Tim Curry, Elijah Wood, John Cleese, and Christopher Lloyd. Great for watching during the autumn or around Halloween. Has commentaries, one for each episode, and other extra features.

A great set of short cartoons telling a long story that unfolds with quirky discoveries and bits of heartwarming realizations. So many guest voice actors bring this cartoon to life along with the boys. Perfect for Halloween.

Buy this! If you're thinking about it, just do it!A welcome addition to any animation collection, this series has a dark fantasy vibe with a good heart. Gleaning inspiration from the classics like animations by Ub Iwerks and borrowing style from "Betty Boop" all with a modern twist, along with music that is both nostalgic and hauntingly new, this show will take you on an adventure unlike anything seen before. Take nothing for granted as you follow Wirt and his brother Greg through The Unknown.About the DVD, this is a miniseries where every episode is somewhere from 10-15 minutes long, making the entire thing about the length of a movie. Each episode takes you further into their world, but don't worry - there isn't missing footage between episodes. (Though, they are going to be releasing a comic series that will cover what's between the lines, but that's not out yet.) So for now, just go along with it.Bonus Material: The audio commentary is ok, you get to hear some of what the creators went through as they made the series, but don't expect them to share any deep secrets about the meaning of the show. They want you to come up with your own interpretation, I'm sure. (Though it seems like they themselves are not convinced of a single meaning.) The music track, on the other hand, is a must listen. It allows you to hear full length versions of the soundtrack and is a complete joy.

I never heard of this before, just happened to come across this, but it has a lot of great reviews. I can see why. This was amazing, really. I was actually kind of surprised. It felt "familiar" to me, and when I looked into it, it's from one of the creators from Adventure Time, and my niece and I love that show. It is relatable and kind of has a spooky vibe to it, but that just makes it better. I have already watched is multiple times, I usually watch some of my nieces and nephews and have played it for them, they love it. They really get into it and want to make sure the main characters are OK. it's touching. I'm so glad I found this and able to add it to my collection. Hope this helps anyone interested.

For the uninitiated, Over the Garden Wall is a short series that ran on Cartoon Network following Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice - three kids (okay, two kids and a bird) trying to escape a strange world they ended up in. The entire show's runtime is a little over 2 hours, making it about the length of a theater movie. The DVD contains the entire OtGW miniseries which consists of several episodes that are 11-or-so minutes long.I thought the eps and characters were cute and fun and the voices were well-cast. The design of the show and world are phenomenal, down to every last detail. The soundtrack also fit the show well. Just to clarify, I'm an adult cartoonist so that's the reference point I'm reviewing this from - but I'm confident kids will enjoy the show like I did C:The show's visual style wasn't my cup of tea personally - I felt like I was in the fall decor section of a Hobby Lobby while watching - but I definitely appreciate it for what it is and still enjoyed watching. If you're unsure about getting it but love and appreciate cartoons and animation, I'd say go for it! It's inexpensive and only a few hours long.