Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 04/03/2007The third time’s the, for want of a better word, charm for South Park on DVD. Instead of mere episode intros as on the first two boxed sets, Trey Parker and Matt Stone finally oblige us with actual episode commentary, or, as they call it, “commentary-mini.” On this optional audio track, Trey and Matt goof for about five minutes or so at the top of each episode, certifying some as favorites (“Tweek vs. Craig,” “Jewbilee,” and “Worldwide Recorder Concert,” which is described as “a reverse after-school special from hell”), championing others popularly dismissed by South Park‘s otherwise loyal fans (“Jakovasaurs,” “Sexual Harassment Panda”), and provocatively dismissing all of season 2.
The third season was frantically produced simultaneously with the feature film, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. This was the season, Trey proclaims, “where South Park turned the corner… and became good (as far as we were concerned).” Among their most inspired conceits is the so-called “Meteor Shower Party” trilogy, three episodes that unfold over the course of one night, each focusing on a different kid. “Korn’s Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery” pays homage to Hanna-Barbera-style animation and Scooby-Doo, recasting Korn as the Mystery Inc gang. “Rainforest Shmainforest,” featuring a game Jennifer Aniston, cuts rainforest crusaders down to size. “Mr. Hankey’s Christmas Classics” takes its irreverent cue from the album of the same name, and contains an outrageously obscure reference to the 1978 made-for-TV Star Wars Holiday Special. Throughout the season, South Park is, as usual, a gleeful equal-opportunity offender, but the show’s true gonzo spirit is truly illustrated in such surreal touches as the employment of live action in “Tweek vs. Craig,” the singing of “The Morning After” backwards to save Chef from the spell of “The Succubus,” and the Seinfeld-worthy argument over whether the term should be “pirate ghosts” or “ghost pirates” in “Korn’s Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery.” –Donald Liebenson
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March 17, 2010
#1
South Park, my favorite show ever, is the greatest. Cartman is funnier than anyone. The South Park movie Bigger Longer and Uncut is the greatest 95 minutes spent of my life. The swearing is great. “You donkey raping ….” That’s great. And you can’t forget the B**** Song.
South Park, as Cratman says, Kick [tail].
March 17, 2010
#2
South Park complete seasons has always been good.This has some very funny episodes! If you want this and your parents wont let you get it remember it is edited.Overall I can’t wait untill this comes out.
March 17, 2010
#3
I love South Park! Season three is best yet on DVD. I can’t wait to here commentaries from Matt Stone and Trey Parker.It is going to be hilarious. This is South Park at its best.
March 17, 2010
#4
this season was aiight but da 1st one really kicked a** buy ssn.1
ssn.2 and the movie 4 starters and if u like it get de others but anything after ssn.5 sux
March 17, 2010
#5
Easily the funniest show ever concived. It will live on forvever for its humor and boldness. Better than the movie. Now I don’t have to tape them. I can watch it everyday on the finest quality- DVD. GETTIN GAY WITH KIDS IS HILARIOUS! I can’t wait! In the words of Chinpokomon: I’VE GOT TO BUY IT! I’VE GOT TO BUY IT!