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34 out of 38 people found the following review useful: Ben 10 rocks...., 8 May 2006 Author: kassakate417 from United States
I must say that "Ben 10" is awesome. I really enjoy watching the show, and just watching it progress further and further from where it started. The characters and voices are great (especially Gwen's...he he he). I think that its worthy of watching every Saturday morning on cartoon network, so everyone should give a chance before they say anything, and no one should be saying that its just like "Teen Titans". Because it isn't, it's "Ben 10"...So all that being said, I hope that everybody gives the show a chance. Be sure to catch the new season because it's going to be amazing...Good job to everyone on the show you all deserve some praise because you all truly are amazing!--Kassandra Kate
13 out of 15 people found the following review useful: Like a tight spring: lots of energy, and most of it's potential, 7 July 2006 Author: MountainMan2281 from United States
I was like (almost) everyone else in my initial reaction to the torrent of advertisements that Cartoon Network ran on a new series about a boy with a watch. It was mainly along the lines of, "Oh, wonderful. Another pointless show to displace my favorite regulars." Rarely have I "Ben" more wrong, and rarely have I been this glad to be wrong.My brothers were watching it long before I saw my first complete episode, but they will watch anything that moves on the television screen, so I thought little of it. After my first episode, I watched another, and so on. Yes, I noticed that it was primarily for 8-14 year olds, but I still found it entertaining. Here's the thing, though: yes, my brothers like it, and they are the target age group, I like it, and I am 18 years old; my dad even likes it, a little, and he's 40 and hates cartoons. I humbly submit that age has less to do with it than one might think.To those of you who have not seen the series, watch it (at least one episode, start to finish) before you criticize. Okay, fine, the presentation is aimed at the younger audiences, but the concept is solid super-hero-hits-sci-fi awesomeness: A person finds a watch-like, alien device that is "the key to an ancient power-struggle..." (Presented like that, I'm interested already). This person (a kid in the cartoon (probably) because that is their target audience) decides to use the abilities of the watch fight for good and serve those around him. But his struggle is not so easy, as the forces of the galaxy are not all so benevolent. An alien warlord wants the device to equip an army to conquer (it's not cliché, it's classic). Now he must do battle with the evil in his own people, as well as that within other races of the galaxy. And he must do it using the powers of a device that does not enhance his own power, but gives him the great strengths of others.I'd be sold after a description like that, but that's not the point. The point is that it could be one of the great superhero stories along the lines of Batman, Superman, Spider-man, etc., and maybe even a live-action movie. Maybe one day, but for now, I can't wait to see how the next episode turns out.
5 out of 7 people found the following review useful: Ben 10 is Cool!, 11 November 2006 Author: lordzedd-3 from United States
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This is the best thing come from Cartoon Network's Cartoon Cartoon Friday. Even though it's not the best animation in the world but compared to Ed, Edd and Eddy and Cow and Chicken it's bloody great. The creature designs are cool, the characters are well written are likable. The entire story work, the episodes are cool and likable. Ben's hero alien monsters are cool. There isn't much I don't like about Ben 10 and I am happy to see that other people like it as well. The dialog are kind of cool and the guest voices are cool. The voice over actors do a great job in acting and the sound is crystal clear. So for all the good points that outweigh the bad parts I give it...9 STARS.
3 out of 4 people found the following review useful: Goodbye 10-year old Tennyson, It's been a good two years., 30 June 2008 Author: benfreak-1 from United States
Two very short but good years. 'Ben 10' is a good show for kids, and I'm proud to say I like it. It is somehow different from the other TV shows, like Totally Spies and Teen Titans. Well, actually, I can point out some similarities between Teen Titans and Ben 10. It's about a boy who has a alien watch that can change him into 10 different aliens. No matter how lame it is , it's pretty smart for a kid's TV show. I think the animation are occasionally good and pretty flashy, but not always. The character design could be better. Much better, the character could not be any shallower, and sometimes it's very, very predictable, especially the dialogue. It deserves more credit than it is given, because it's way better than the other shows. It's moderately successful, but completely satisfying. Cartoon Network was once a good channel, but now it has shows that are just plain bad and makes you disgusted that someone has come up with the idea to make it. Not this show. Sure, it's not as brainy as The X files, but it does well compared to the other shows playing on Cartoon Network. For some people, Ben 10 is a slow paced, ridiculous show with forgettable lines and an uninteresting storyline. But for others, it is a excellent show that is exiting and funny at the same time. The TV movies are pretty bad, even for a TV movie, but the spin-off show, Ben 10 Alien force is just as good, getting better and better with each episode it progresses. Thank you 'Ben 10' creators, for bringing a good, decent show onto Cartoon Network. I give it a 8/10, but not worth to but the DVD.
5 out of 9 people found the following review useful: Better than expected..., 20 February 2006 Author: crowrobot
When the first commercials for 'Ben 10' arrived, my thoughts were this: "They (Cartoon Network) just canceled 'Teen Titans', and now we have another Americanime show? Count me out." Once I actually saw the show, however, my opinion changed. 'Ben 10' is a fairly decent superhero show. It's not as good as 'Teen Titans' or 'Justice League Unlimited' (it's certainly aimed at a younger audience), but it's a great way to kill time.'Ben 10' actually has a pretty good starting point: Ben Tennyson (voiced by the immortal Tara Strong) is a normal kid traveling on the road with his Grandpa Max and cousin Gwen. Ben finds a strange watch that allows the wearer to transform into ten different superheroes. Problem is, evil aliens want the watch and begin invading Earth to get it. Now it's up to Ben to (recite in unison) save the world.Like I said before, 'Ben 10' is not the travesty anticipated by the commercials, nor is it equal to the aforementioned 'Teen Titans' and 'Justice League'. It's mildly diverting, and 10 year-old boys should bet a kick out of it. You could do worse than 'Ben 10'.
7 out of 13 people found the following review useful: Oh great, another rubbish Cartoon Network show?, 11 February 2008 Author: Tom-AVA from United Kingdom
Being 16 years old i guess makes you too old for children's TV programmes now. But luckily i have a lot of younger brothers and sisters and so it gives me an excuse to go back into my adolescence every once in a while. When i was a kid, the best super-hero show on TV was the original Power Rangers. Come on, they were awesome. About 10 years after the Power Rangers first became good, the youth of today is being shown the rubbish that is Operation Overdrive. I'm sorry, but its time to lay the Power Rangers to rest, because the shows are getting worse and worse. This, in short, is a perfect demonstration of terrible children's TV has become. And so when my 2 younger brothers began getting mad over some programme on Cartoon Network called "Ben 10" i naturally assumed that it was just another rubbish children's show. One day when i got home from school i found my brothers already watching TV, and this programme Ben 10 was on. The options were to either do homework, put a DVD on or play on the xbox 360. Being incredibly lazy, i decided to just sit down and watch the TV. 2 hours later i had watched 4 episodes of the show and couldn't believe it. I mean, Cartoon Network had finally made a show that is half decent. Lets face it, the show has every cliché in the book, its fairly predictable at times and also very convenient how there's always a monster around whenever Ben is there. But what show isn't a little rough around the edges? Ben 10 is something fresh and relatively original. I think Cartoon Network Jetix, Nickelodeon and other kids TV channels should learn from this programme and then perhaps children's TV might get back to the glory days of Power Rangers.
The Attitude Factor., 25 April 2008 Author: joshmandr from las pinas city, philippines
To be very blatant about it, Ben 10 is a good show. maybe it would not reflect on my rating but it was a fair one to watch nonetheless. the only thing i couldn't help pointing out is how children could relate to a character that has an attitude problem? really, what can this character teach them? disrespect their elders when he has been told many times not to do this, not to do that for his own good and still Ben had the nerve to say to his grandpa, "you're NOT my father!" this was found in one of the show's pivotal episodes, "kevin 11". is that how cartoons nowadays teach children are to do - answer back at their elders that way?! react all you want to this opinion of mine but i was raised to respect my elders and even if i disagreed with their opinions at times i never answer back to them. and as for that consequence, Ben lost his grandpa's trust at the time.Gwen hardly even fared better. she was supposed to be Ben's conscience given his straightforward rowdiness in resolving things. But sometimes for no apparent reason she also has the same attitude factor as Ben. has she ever heard of, "asking or saying things nicely?" there is such a word called tact. and even if Ben at times can be a pain, it does not give her the right to mirror his attitude.Perhaps the only reasonable character i actually liked in this series is Grandpa Max. i have never seen him in a flare towards any bad situation even once. even when he reprimanded Ben for this mischief, he always said it in a very fatherly way. and that my dear readers is a MODEL cartoon character - someone children could look up to.Fine. this is just a cartoon. maybe intended for preteens with a sense to know what is right or wrong. but you must understand that cartoons as in all forms of media can have a very lasting effect of a child's psyche in terms of values and outlook in life. many issues good and bad have involved in this media form. as a classic example read about Disney.For the die-hard and soft core Ben 10 fans, i deeply apologize. but i really had to let this out to do justice on why i lost interest in watching this show (let alone the Naruto series where the plot is five times worse than a soap opera!) until some changes can be made regarding the character's attitude in months to come. and from what i heard, Ben 10: alien force has just been released this month already. let's hope we see a more mature Ben Tennyson this time.
2 out of 4 people found the following review useful: Ben 10 is the best cartoon ever, 12 October 2008 Author: joaotomas_10 from Portugal
the Ben 10 series really impressed me what i really liked about Ben 10 is the aliens and the fact that the characters are funny especially grandpa. Gwen and Ben always fight and that makes me laugh a lot. Gwen and Ben are always calling names at each other vilgax and Kevin 11 are the strongest villains. i only missed one episode and i cant wait until its on the TV so i wont miss it this time. upgrade and greymatter are the strongest aliens but upgrade is harder better faster and stronger.just to finish i rate these series 10/10 voilàps here is my top 3 cartoons 1.Ben 10 of course 2.tom and jerry good classic 3.the powerpuff girls
0 out of 1 people found the following review useful: Ben 10 Sucks, 16 October 2009 Author: amarkgeron from United States
God What Was Cartoon Network Thinking This Show Is Stupid Ben 10 And Gwen Are Annoying. All His Sister Does Is Nag About Everything.This Show Is Very Boring, The Fight Scenes Are Boring ,The Aliens Are Just Dumb Looking ,The Plots Are Confusing To Follow,Ben 10 Is A Annoying Kid Oh And Gwen She Is A Very Spoiled Kid I Was Hoping Someone Could Come And Kill Her Oh And The Grandpa Is Just Boring The Theme Song Is Dumb And Finally The Voices Are Awful. I Do Not Know Why People Like This Show I Mean Come On This and Flapjack Are Overrated Go Ahead Press No But People Have Different Meanings.Sorry Fans But I Do Not Like This Show.P.S Alien Force Is Better.
2 out of 5 people found the following review useful: Don't listen to the people who hate it, 7 April 2008 Author: Friday_Saturday from Place On the Surface Where the Sun Don't Shine
My little brother and I have watched it from, like, the 1st episode onward. I'm 15, a girl, and in high school, and I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! The humans, while their drawing is a bit flawed, are very good. I was a little skeptic about the "two kids, a old dude, and a magic watch" deal, but my brother wouldn't let me have the clicker and I didn't want to go downstairs to watch SpongeBob (our basement's COLD, man), so i sat on my butt and watched. WOW were my original skepticisms misplaced!The alien designs are incredible (Wild Mutt, Heatblast, and Upgrade to name a few). The evil aliens are pretty awesome too...Vilgax (or however you spell it can) survive jut about ANYTHING!!! Some of my fellow commenters on this show have pointed out the unlikelyhood of an evil alien/human/wizard being in every single place they go. Weeell, I noticed that myself, and I have a few theories on that topic: 1)The bad guys/aliens are following them. 2)The bad guys/aliens are following the Omnitrix's signal (maybe it leaves some kind of radiation footprint whenever Ben uses it that makes it trackable, I dunno!). 3)The grandfather fights evil paranormals, so maybe HE'S tracking the bad guys, not the other way around. 4)Weird things happen everyday around the world, maybe it's just chance! I've seen a UFO, buildings are haunted, Nessie's been sighted (if they do an episode at Loch Ness, THAT I'd like to see. Or maybe Lake Champlain.). And 5)THEY HAVE TO HAVE A BAD GUY THERE OR NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN, THE SHOW WOULD GET CANCELLED, AND THEY'D REPLACE IT WITH DORA THE EXPLORER! Bottom Line: Give this show a chance. The voices suit the characters (Tara Strong, you ROCK). The aliens are cool. The villains are freaky. There are some awesome gadgets. Grandpa, Gwen and Ben make a kick-ass team. Just sit and watch one full episode; you might be surprised.
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