Ben 10 Omniverse: Volume 2 – Heroes Rise (2-Disc DVD Collection)
Release Date: Available July 9 on DVD.
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Disc Rating: 8/10
Plot Summary:
The series follows a 16-year-old Ben Tennyson, bearer of the Omnitrix, a watch-like device that allows Ben to change into aliens, becomes ready to be a solo hero. Ben’s grandpa, Max, teams him up with an alien named Rook, a rookie and a by-the-book partner. On a mission to explore a secret alien city, Ben explores the quirkier side of things in the alien underground and discovers that enemies from his past are looking for a rematch. All the while, Ben becomes targeted by a mysterious hunter. Ben later travels back in time to assist his 11-year-old self. With 10 new aliens at his disposal, Ben is ready for anything.
‘Ben 10 Omniverse’ is the fourth series revolving around the character of young Ben Tennison who with the help of an alien artifact that allows him to transform into aliens,
While I have always enjoy the ‘Ben 10’ shows that I have seen (I have only made it so far as Alien Force previously) this time they make some serious changes in the formula,
Overall, while it may not be quite as entertaining and well done as the original ‘Ben 10’ or even Alien Force, it is certainly still a fun series that fans of the Ben 10 character are certain to enjoy.
VIDEO:
The video is presented in a 16×9 friendly 1.78:1 aspect ratio representing the
AUDIO:
The audio on this release is a Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo soundtrack. Without going with a 5.1 channel multichannel soundtrack, the 2.0 Dolby Digital on this release sounds is pretty nice as far as stereo soundtracks go. As per usual, I used the simulated 7.1 surround option on my receiver and the stereo soundtrack divides up pretty nicely to utilize the option which is always a sign of a quality stereo soundtrack.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
The only special features included on the release are ‘Alien Reveal’ which is composed of short video promos providing a bit of insight into some of the different aliens Ben can transform into. The other special feature is an ‘Alien Database.’
Disc Rating: 8/10
‘Ben 10 Omniverse: Volume 2 – Heroes Rise’ will be available on DVD in a 2-Disc, 10 episode Collection this Tuesday, July 9 From Warner Bros Entertainment & Cartoon Network.