I'm not a huge fan of "Family Guy" (which airs on the Fox network) primarily because I never get a chance to watch it. The few episodes I have seen amused and entertained me, and I could understand the cult appeal - it's got everything cult shows need to succeed.
When I heard a movie was coming out - and an unrated movie, nonetheless - I was rather interested because "Family Guy" is known on television for its raunchy pushing of boundaries in terms of content (a family guide listed it as one of the most detestable shows on TV with themes of incest, bestiality, prostitution, sex, drugs, violence, etc. - their list made me laugh so much, it pretty much listed everything!).
Anyway, the so-called "Unrated" edition of "Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story" is not all that raunchy...at all. If you've seen the TV show, this is basically just three episodes with a few swear words thrown in.
Frankly, I'm glad they didn't go over-the-top with their limitless potential (there isn't frequent cursing, sex, nudity, etc.) BUT...I think it could have used more of an edge - there are only a few F-words in the entire movie and I was wondering why on earth they even bothered marketing it as "Unrated"; wow, a cartoon with swearing, that's so unheard of! *Cough "South Park: BL&U" cough* The film follows the adventures of misunderstood baby genius Stewie Griffin to find his father in San Francisco. He and Brian the talking dog team up with the constantly sexually-driven next door neighbor on his "Cross-Country" (spelled without an "o") quest to "bang a woman in each state." Stewie and Brian's mishaps elevate into a huge mess and meanwhile Peter has trials and tribulations of his own, beginning with becoming the presenter at a news station as part of a "You Know What Grinds My Gears?" segment.
Let me make something clear - I liked this. Like the TV show, it entertained me. I'm not going to take the easy route and be a hater like other "Simpsons" fans - I know they all hate "Family Guy" and Trey Parker and Matt Stone said it's "garbage" and insulting to them when "FG" even mentions them, but I think as far as animated shows go it is rather entertaining.
I just think the film could have been more daring, especially given its Unrated tag, which in this case seems more like a lazy marketing scheme (like all those other Fox "unrated" re-releases such as AvP, Man on Fire, I Robot, etc.).
Bottom line: If you like the TV show, you'll like this, maybe really like it. If you don't like the TV show...stay away.
When I heard a movie was coming out - and an unrated movie, nonetheless - I was rather interested because "Family Guy" is known on television for its raunchy pushing of boundaries in terms of content (a family guide listed it as one of the most detestable shows on TV with themes of incest, bestiality, prostitution, sex, drugs, violence, etc. - their list made me laugh so much, it pretty much listed everything!).
Anyway, the so-called "Unrated" edition of "Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story" is not all that raunchy...at all. If you've seen the TV show, this is basically just three episodes with a few swear words thrown in.
Frankly, I'm glad they didn't go over-the-top with their limitless potential (there isn't frequent cursing, sex, nudity, etc.) BUT...I think it could have used more of an edge - there are only a few F-words in the entire movie and I was wondering why on earth they even bothered marketing it as "Unrated"; wow, a cartoon with swearing, that's so unheard of! *Cough "South Park: BL&U" cough* The film follows the adventures of misunderstood baby genius Stewie Griffin to find his father in San Francisco. He and Brian the talking dog team up with the constantly sexually-driven next door neighbor on his "Cross-Country" (spelled without an "o") quest to "bang a woman in each state." Stewie and Brian's mishaps elevate into a huge mess and meanwhile Peter has trials and tribulations of his own, beginning with becoming the presenter at a news station as part of a "You Know What Grinds My Gears?" segment.
Let me make something clear - I liked this. Like the TV show, it entertained me. I'm not going to take the easy route and be a hater like other "Simpsons" fans - I know they all hate "Family Guy" and Trey Parker and Matt Stone said it's "garbage" and insulting to them when "FG" even mentions them, but I think as far as animated shows go it is rather entertaining.
I just think the film could have been more daring, especially given its Unrated tag, which in this case seems more like a lazy marketing scheme (like all those other Fox "unrated" re-releases such as AvP, Man on Fire, I Robot, etc.).
Bottom line: If you like the TV show, you'll like this, maybe really like it. If you don't like the TV show...stay away.