My Brothers, (25,20) My Sister,(26) And Me, (13 1\2) And even my Mom, (5?) All watch Venture Brothers. maybe not in the same room, but we all watch it. I can't tell you what's all fair and good because it varies from family to family. But this is a pretty good show. It has an important storyline meaning it would help to watch it from the start. If you're not sure if you want your kids to see it, I recommend (Duh) watching a few episodes for yourself.
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The Venture Bros.
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Michael Sinterniklaas, James Urbaniak, Christopher McCulloch, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
A reminder of how good cartoons can be for adults.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Venture Bros.
Parents need to know that this violent, sexualized cartoon is in no way intended for children. It's a parody of a cartoon style that was popular in the late '60s/early '70s (particularly Jonny Quest), and as such will probably hold little interest for younger kids. The humor is usually either tongue-in-cheek or overtly absurdist, with clever dialogue and over-the-top situations. For grown-ups into smart writing, biting social commentary, and sharp animation, it's one of the funniest cartoons out there. Just wait until the kids are asleep.
Read our full review by Scout Davidson
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why networks air cartoon series that aren't intended for kids. Why do people automatically tend to associate animation with children? Is that assumption as strong now as it used to be? What are the differences between cartoons made for kids and those aimed at adults?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
"Everyone in my family watches this show."
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
The Best Show on TV
Again, I am frustrated with the CS review--its inexcusable to have factual errors on the official review page (Dr. Venture is addicted to diet pills, not painkillers. Duh!) Regardless, absolutely the best show on TV today. Funny, gorgeously animated, surprisingly poignant, the Ventures are a terrific case study of failure as a family value! Again, I'm a liberal parent and treat my kids like humans rather than adorable idiots, so I let them watch this show. Despite the reviewers insistence that there is nothing to keep kids entertained, its my little (11 and 8) guys favorite show. The fighting, the jokes, the gadgets! They love the dorky, naive twins and constantly quote the show. Watching this as a family requires vigilance and the stomache to discuss whatever depravity might show up, but in the end, we have bonded via Team Venture, and I think that time shared wathing the Venture Bros. is more valuable than dodging issues of transexuality and homicidal mothers, but hey, its an individual thing, of course.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
The language is explicit in many ways, you name it,they say it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
A must for animation freaks
Though graphic, this show is intelligent and witty. A must for anyone who is into animated action/ comedy!!
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