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Ben 10: Alien Force, Vol. 2
 
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Four more monster-smashing adventures--with a healthy dose of teen angst on the side--await in Volume 2 of Ben 10: Alien Force, the follow-up to the highly successful animated sci-fi series Ben 10. The second volume continues to blend high-energy action and imaginative foes for teenaged Ben with an agreeable level of human drama--to wit, we find Ben on a date in "Pier Pressure," which is of course ruined by the arrival of a shape-shifting Galvanic Mechomorph in the form of a friendly mutt. Ben's sidekick Gwen also gets some character expansion in "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" in which she's forced to choose between her extraterrestrial heritage and life on Earth with her friends. And Grandpa Max, who's been MIA for most of the series, makes a welcome if all too brief return in "Max Out," which introduces some particularly unpleasant foes which bear a strong resemblance to H.R. Giger's Alien. The balance of the slam-bang and the everyday is fairly even throughout the four episodes presented here; viewers tuning in just for the showdowns probably won't be turned off by the emotional stuff, and those looking for a shade more substance in their animation will be pleased by the depth of story and character. However, they might feel less charitable towards the limited number of episodes per disc, and the bare bones presentation, which includes a by-the-numbers making-of featurette. -- Paul Gaita

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Ben 10 Alien Force: Season One Volume 2........
 
Review Date: January 17, 2009
Reviewer: blackaciddevil, in the USA somewhere.....
Season One Volume 2 starts out with Grampa Max. As we all know it was his disappearance that led to Ben using the Omnitrix again and starting them on their adventure. So, where is Max and what has he been up to? Well, we soon find out. The second episode finds Ben getting a date with a girl named Julie. Yet, like all dates, it gets ruined when an alien shows up and starts wreaking havoc. The third finds Gwen and Ben getting reunited with their long-lost Gramma. Through her, Gwen finds out alot about where her magic-wielding powers come from. And, lastly, School Bullies Cash and JT make an appearance and steal some alien technolgy & it is left up to Ben to save the day. The only extra is "DNA of a Scene" a short featurette that recreates a scene with original script notes, storyboards & the finished product.

While I love Ben 10 Alien Force and recommend you get this if you've got the extra money, my gripes still ring on. It is beyond me why Cartoon Network & Warner Home Video would put so many episodes of a season onto DVD when we're in the midst of Season 2 now on TV. Besides, the episodes appear to be out of order on the DVD as they originally aired on TV. It's a real disappoinment to me and other Ben 10 Alien Force fans, I'm sure, as well. If it were any other series, I don't know if I'd recommend you buy the episodes. However, considering that it is Ben 10 Alien Force and the show keeps you engrossed throughout, I have to recommend it.

Season 1 Volume 3 won't be out for a couple of months. Look back here later on for another review from me. Let's hope that Cartoon Network and Warner Home Video wise up and give us the whole season on DVD at some point. This is ridiculous.
Ben 10 Alien Force: Season One, Vol. 2
 
Review Date: February 8, 2009
Reviewer: XXXXX, Honolulu, HI
Definitely a winner for Ben 10 fans. Like the way the characters grew up. Only wish season was sold as a box set instead of individual volumes. I'd be ticked if a more affordable box set packaging came out later. Overall a good purchase.
Ben 10 Alien Force Season One
 
Review Date: February 22, 2009
Reviewer: Gloria A. Matulevich, Glen Burnie, MD
This was purchased for my grandson so I can not personally review it. But he appears to be happy with it and is anticipating Season Two.
kids luv this one
 
Review Date: March 4, 2009
Reviewer: Tamika Williams, USA
My boys watched this movie from the time they walked in the door till dinner time to bed time. They have been at this movie for the 1st 2 wks heavy now they are back to the ben 10 cartoons
AWESOME! My kids love it!
 
Review Date: April 9, 2009
Reviewer: R. Friedlander,
My kids really enjoy this show and the fact that they can watch it whenever they want is great instead of waiting for it to show on TV. Its a good fun series that we all enjoy watching together.

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