The Venture Bros.
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Michael Sinterniklaas, James Urbaniak, Christopher McCulloch, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)Most Recent Reviews
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- 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!!
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Incredible Show
The Venture Bros. is a fantastically funny cartoon, but for a fairly narrow slice of the American Viewing Public. Here's the checklist: Did you like Jonny Quest? Are you reasonably attuned to pop culture? Are you intelligent? If you answered yes to at least 2 of these questions, this show is for you. But if you watch in order (advised), be a little patient and pay attention. There is a lot of backstory to fill in and the characters actually develop through a long story arc. If you don't like it after episode #5, you probably got number 3 wrong on the old checklist... GO TEAM VENTURE!
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
good show, but Keep the Kids in bed
I watched teh venture bros. since it first aired, and it is really good. However, teh mature themes and humoris too nuch for kids and teens. I recommend this to the adults who can understand the humor and can handle the violence, sex, and language that pops up.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- 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."
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.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
:-P
Very very very pointless & hard to follow.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A reminder of how good cartoons can be for teens, too
In its second season, "The Venture Bros." shows no sign of weakening or slowing down. Amidst "Family Guy" and "South Park", this show is a welcome change of pace and humor (although the aforementioned shows are still funny). The content is described well by CSM, though the language isn't as much of a problem as in other shows (like in "South Park" when they said "sh*t" 169 times [the show counted]). I will admit that the show is an acquired taste, and not all people will find its humor appealing. Here is a little idea of what to expect from the show (at least from the actual Venture brothers): (while talking to someone in a jail cell) Hank: "You _______" Dean: "Hank! We never say bad words like that! Do you know how many baby angels you just killed?" Like I said acquired taste; although the doc, his bodyguard, and his evil twin/clone guy provide different humor, so you might want to watch the show anyways.

