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Spongebob SquarePants - Tales From the Deep

Spongebob SquarePants - Tales From the Deep

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Directors: Sherm Cohen, Walt Dohrn, Jay Lender, Dan Povenmire, Sam Henderson
Actors: Santiago Ziesmer, Sebastien Desjours
Studio: Nickelodeon
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 36 reviews
Sales Rank: 36954

Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: D875554D
UPC: 097368755543
EAN: 0097368755543
ASIN: B00007AJFJ

Theatrical Release Date: July 17, 1999
Release Date: January 28, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: used in perfect order in original case and artwork mint condition

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Editorial Reviews:

Tales from the Deep includes all nine episodes from the VHS releases Bikini Bottom Bash and Deep Sea Sillies. In the double-episode that begins this compilation of the Nickelodeon animated underwater series, SpongeBob buys a party planning kit. The porous party giver annoys his guests by scheduling their every second, until he accidentally gets locked out and the real party begins. Meanwhile, above sea level in an unfunny live-action segment, Patchy the Pirate hosts a revelry, forcing a marionette band to walk the plank, among other obnoxious gags. Back under the sea in the second episode, SpongeBob takes his hall monitor duties too seriously, directing traffic and disrupting life in Bikini Bottom. Next, following a sand-sledding accident that requires 20 hours of surgery, the boy sponge is so traumatized that he becomes housebound until a gorilla goes ape on Patrick and Sandy. Finally, SpongeBob plans a huge Valentine's Day surprise for Patrick, but a band of chocolate-eating mollusks delays delivery, inciting the seastar to throw a dangerous tantrum.

In an undersea version of "Green Eggs and Ham," the persistent boy sponge discovers Squidward has never tasted a krabby patty and hounds him until an addiction is born. The patties are featured again in the final episode when restaurant owner Krabs insists on trying to sell a spoiled sandwich. Since no one will bite, Krabs does, leading to a near-death experience. In between, the tenacious sponge and his seastar sidekick Patrick lure aging superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy (guest-voiced by Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway) out of retirement to vanquish a maniac. In the remaining two stories, the "little square dude" has fun with a gum wrapper and later nearly suffocates in the air-filled home of Sandy the squirrel. Best for ages 4-12, but nothing more objectionable than vomit humor for younger siblings. --Kimberly Heinrichs


Customer Reviews:   Read 31 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Mostly Funny   June 11, 2006
Christopher (Salem, OR)
"Contains all episodes from the VHS titles 'Bikini Bottom Bash' and 'Deep Sea Sillies'

Deep Sea Sillies was funny, but Bikini Bottom Bash wasn't so great. Why I gave this DVD 4-Stars instead of 5, is because of the order in which the episodes play. It doesn't make sense that Sandy is invited to Spongebob's party, when he hasn't meet her yet. What I mean is, Deep Sea Sillies (specifically "Tea at the Treedome") should have been first, then Bikini Bottom Bash.

Frankly, I find Patchy the Pirate, more annoying that bad episodes of Ren & Stimpy. But otherwise this DVD is a must buy.

I personally recommend SpongeBob SquarePants - Sponge Buddies/Nautical Nonsense. "Dying for Pie," and, "F.U.N.," are my personal favorite episodes.



5 out of 5 stars the best spongebob dvd collection   February 20, 2006
Jessica B. (Pa, USA)
i own 12 spongebob dvd collection discs. this is, by far, the best. the party episode is brilliant-i have almost memorized it. admittedly, patchy the pirate is really irritating, but even this episode has a funny song during the patchy part. this entire episode is worth one of the beginning drawings of spongebob in the style of r. crumb, the "keep on truckin'" pose(i think that's the artist and title). i highly recommend this dvd, whether you're a perennial fan or if you are considering buying spongebob for the first time. it is an excellent cartoon for both children and adults (i am 28).


5 out of 5 stars SpongeBob is to Me as Krabby Patties are to Squidward (Eventually).   September 18, 2005
SpongeBob Fan
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

A little riddle for the riddle lovers.
What's the similarity between SpongeBob SquarePants Tales of the Deep and Krabby Patties when it comes to Squidward?
Give up?
Gotta have more! Gotta have more! Gotta have more! Gotta have more! Gotta have more! Gotta have more! Gotta have more! Gotta have more! Gotta have more etc etc.
Anyways.
(Note: Since I don't want people to get put off by any aspect of SpongeBob anymore, and since it's my birthday, I am now only putting down the best 2 episodes for you to watch, and the worst for you to avoid.)

BEST EPISODE: Born Again Krabs.
The Krusty Krab hasn't been popular for the past few weeks. And no, it's not the new place mats. It's the old patty that SpongeBob found under the grill and tried to trash. And you know how Mr Krabs is with trying to throw patties out, no matter how old they are. But he can't find a buyer for this! Not even when he samples the patty... and gets put away for food poisoning and clashes with the Flying Dutchman, who comes to take him to Davy Jones' Locker for being cheap. They strike a bargain; he returns to life a generous krab or else. He lives up to the deal as long as possible (he even initiates naps at work and [gasp shock horror] free refills!), but the last straw comes when he reaches total bankruptcy. Now comes the ultimate bargain. SpongeBob, his best fry cook? Or all the money the Dutchman has in his pocket? (No prizes for guessing which.) A totally funny closing episode, including one of Squidward's finest moments! (Though a little pushing might be in order.) - 11 outta 10.

SECOND BEST EPISODE: Just One Bite.
Krabby Patties; the most delicious thing in Bikini Bottom. But they're the reason Squidward hates his job. Radioactive sludgeballs, he reckons. So when SpongeBob finds out, he eventually has to stoop so low to take just one bite. And to be frank, words like horrible, putrid, poultry prepared, vile, unappetizing and disgusting don't begin to describe it. But yet, the fresh meaty tangy taste is refreshingly addictive. And it tastes better on a Kelp Bun with extra sea pickle... Soon Squid's caught up in a patty-lurving frenzy. How to cure this craving? How about a trip to the patty vault after hours? Honestly a fantastic ep, and the ending is hilarious. But those who act along to Squid, beware! Now where did I put my King-Size Ultra Krabby Supreme Double Batter Fried on a Stick? - 10 outta 10.

WORST EPISODE: Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. The first of 5.
SpongeBob and Patrick have been fans from day 1. They even have their own adventures, thus they learn of the location of the real things in a harsh duel with Reflecto (Squidward). Apparently they're working undercover in a retirement home. By working undercover I mean retired. But according to SpongeBob, old people are great, full of wisdom and experience. And he'll get married, cross-dress and paint an invisible boat mobile to get the duo out of retirement. It's too bad he doesn't take no for an answer. Quite good for a superhero epic. - 8 outta 10.



1 out of 5 stars spongebob and patrick   July 25, 2005
1 out of 6 found this review helpful

spongebob's house party
hall moniter
I had an accident
valentine's day
just one bite
mermaidman and barnacleboy
tea at the treedome
the paper
born again krabs



5 out of 5 stars Awesome!   June 7, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

"House Party" 5/5
"Hall Moniter" 5/5
"I Had an Accident" 4/5
"Valentine's Day" 5/5
"Just One Bite" 5/5
"Mermaidman and Barnacleboy" 5/5
"Tea at the Treedome" 4/5
"The Paper" 5/5
"Born Again Krabs" 5/5

Another good DVD. I especially enjoyed the episode Hall Miniter


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