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Lost - The Complete Fourth Season

Amazon Price: $36.99 List Price: $59.99 Not yet released By: Buena Vista Home Video - Model: 05789200

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Total reviews: 56 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

show stinks 1 out of 5 stars.
5 of 16 people found this review helpful.

look i love this show but let me ask why is it released in every country but here? i know its about the christmas relase so they can make more money. but for petes sake get it together man and relase it in sep or oct. these ppl ruin everything good.

They've Lost the plot, and are now losing the viewers *SPOILER ALERT* 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 7 people found this review helpful.

When will this long and tedious journey ever end? Like all good new ideas, Lost started off brightly and got us all hooked... great characters, bizarre happenings, inexplicable coincidences, amazing miracles, the lot.

But that was hundreds of years ago. And yet here we are, still watching little groups of two and three characters marching about in that now oh-so-familiar undergrowth, holding flaming torches above their heads on God knows what missions... find the hut, find Jake, watch out for The Others, now watch out for the Other-Others with machine guns blah blah blah blah blah.

And still the flashbacks continue. And, in yet another twist, flash forwards as well. We're leaping back and forth in time, with each character getting their 'turn' every week, in an ever-growing confusing tangle of plotlines and sub-plots until we feel like we're drowning in a giant bowl of spaghetti.

And even now it's not over! After four long long long series (this one is half the length of the other series, but seems twice as long because we've seen most of it before, over and over and over again), six of the main characters finally get OFF the island!

Hurrah! The Lord be praised! But hold on to your hats... no sooner have they returned to the real world, than we find out that they've all got to go BACK to the island! Oh God, please, no, make it stop!

Somebody in these great Amazon reviews says if you've never seen Lost, watch just the very first episode, and the very final episode when it gets shown... and you'll probably not miss a thing. How right he is!

This series gets 2 stars because it's shorter than the other series, plus I like the Hawaii beach location they've been using... even though by now, I'm beginning to recognise every tree, every clearing and every hillside.

Might go there for my holidays... bet nobody else has thought of that.

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LOST: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON (DVD MOVIE)

The L Word - The Complete Fifth Season

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Best season yet... 5 out of 5 stars.
21 of 26 people found this review helpful.

I'm a huge Tibette fan!! I never seen any other actors/actresses who have the best chemistry on screen, like JB and LuH. So after all the drama, the heartache, FINALLY my favorite coupLe in the show are BACK TOGETHER! And hope this time it'll stick! Lots of Laughter this season which I Love! and much more Tibette's Love this season as well! I can't wait to own this DVD! Most importantly, can't wait for the new season, which sadly would be the Last one. I don't know what I'd do when the show ended, although there will be a spin-off, but still don't know which character. Love the L word! :)

Incredible Season!!! 4 out of 5 stars.
20 of 27 people found this review helpful.

The Fifth season of The L Word is a must have for every fans of the show. Yes, Bette and Tina are back together and that is by far the greatest plot of season 5. I just hope that they will be together at the end of season 6....It's a great season. Alice, Tasha, Kit, Shane, Helena, Jodi, Phyllis, Max and of course Jenny are all back. However Papi and Angus are not (Papi will be back in season 6). I give it 4 stars, because i think that season 4 was better.

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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 10/28/2008

The Office: Season Four

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Total reviews: 142 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Not as good as season 3, but nice 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

There were not enough episodes in this season, and the extras were not quite enough as in season 3, but this is worth the buy

best special features 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

For the record I do believe that the third season was slightly more funny.

this set has amazing special features when compared to other comedy set seasons. every episode has roughly 10 minutes or more of deleted scenes which are often more funny than the scenes that aired. Also, the blooper reel is over 20 minutes long.

It is a shortened season because of the writers strike but many of the episodes were 1 hour episodes and with the deleted scenes this is by far the best value dvd series that came out this season.

Another great season of The Office 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

The fourth season of The Office didn't have as many episodes as previous seasons, but how could you not buy it? Everyone who borrows our "Office-Season One," becomes hooked. They end up borrowing all four seasons. In Season Four, Pam and Jim are just as funny together as they were apart, and Michael and Jan provide their share of laughs, unintentionally of course. We get to know Dwight better than expected, and Ryan finally shows his human side (kind of). You'll love it.

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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 09/02/2008

Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Fourth Season

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Total reviews: 56 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Season four of the hit ABC medical drama was on shaky ground right from the season premiere, which left Cristina (Sandra Oh) at the altar by Burke (Isaiah Washington, fired after the press-frenzied third season); Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) downgraded to no-relationship-just-sex status; and George (T.R. Knight) pondering divorce from Callie (Sara Ramirez) to pursue love with his best friend, Izzie (Katherine Heigl). That last pairing made for one of the worst decisions in the series thus far; George and Izzie always worked so well as friends without the will-they-won't-they element, but suddenly throwing them into bed and watching them fumble their way to coupledom (an attempt that mercifully doesn't last) was painful to watch, in particular because Heigl, who had won an Emmy for the previous season, was reduced to a lot of whining and fretting. Meanwhile, Meredith's family issues come to a head when her half-sister Lexie (Chyler Leigh) begins her internship at Seattle Grace and instantly tries too hard to bond. And as she once again drives away Derek with her trust issues, Meredith finally gets smart and enters therapy (one of the redeeming elements of the season, with Amy Madigan as the hard-nosed counselor) to "get healed." The writers' strike became a welcome blessing for the show, which had seriously derailed before its hiatus; during the strike, creator Shonda Rimes has said she reexamined the direction of the show, making for an ultimately satisfying second half of the season. Standout episodes include "Forever Young," in which a high school bus crash leaves the staff pontificating their own adolescent cliques; "Lay Your Hands on Me," with a standout performance by Chandra Wilson as Bailey, whose crumbling marriage comes front and center when her toddler gets in an accident; and the season finale "Freedom," in which Meredith and Derek save two brain-tumor patients in love (Jurnee Smollett and Marshall Allman), leading to their own (lasting?) reunion, Bailey heads up an effort to rescue a guy who lay in concrete to impress a girl; and Callie finds herself attracted to the new cardiac surgeon, Erica Hahn (Brooke Smith). Bonus features include "New Docs on the Block," a look at the latest members of the cast; a set tour with Dempsey and Eric "McSteamy" Dane; bonus and extended scenes; and outtakes. --Ellen A. Kim




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Mad Men - Season One

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Total reviews: 132 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

The Emmy and strong reviews must reflect how BAD (perhaps MAD) most TV shows are these days 1 out of 5 stars.
0 of 5 people found this review helpful.

We watched 2/3rds of the first season. All of the episodes were slow paced. Often excruciatingly slow paced. The show seems to be (really IS) mostly about smoking (mainly at work), drinking (mainly at work), and extramarital sex (mainly at work). Oh yeah - each and every character (including the children) is unhappy and behaving in a way that will lead them and those around them to greater unhappiness. Unless you are somebody who worked in this kind of environment and are looking for some nostalgia (and even then...), this show will not appeal to you.

THE OPENING CREDITS ALONE ARE ENOUGH TO MAKE ME LOVE THIS SHOW! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Four reasons to watch this:
1. Jon Hamm is unbearably sexy.
2. The sets, clothing and other depictions of the era are perfectly done but not overwhelming. They don't take on more importance than the story itself.
3. The characters are complex, human, complicated. No one is a caricature or a cartoon. Everyone, even some minor secretary whose purpose in the show is to have sex with a major character, is shown as complex and human.
4. The story lines are intriguing, compelling, multi-layered.

There are some story lines that don't interest me: I get up and fold laundry or brush my teeth and floss anytime one of the kids are central to a scene. And I'm not interested in the horse-back riding life and intrigues of Betty. But those scenes don't dominate this fabulous show.

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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 07/01/2008 Run time: 616 minutes Rating: Nr

House, M.D. - Season Four

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Total reviews: 125 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

House season 4 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

It is the series 4 of House M.D. if you need more IMDd ( http://www.imdb.com/ )is a great source.

A little short...but good 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Like the seasons before it, this is definatly a great show. However because of the writers strike it was sadly cut short a little bit. But its still great.

Just what I asked for. 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

It was exactly what the description says, one of the most interesting seasons in my opinion. Love amazon!

Awesome-est TV show EVER 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

It's all good. Yeah, season 3 is slightly better because obviously there's more eps. Season 4 is trimmed slightly due to the WGA strike but it was worth it. The season finale two-parter is fantastic.

Favorite show!! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

It's refreshing to watch a television program that isn't written for the "stoopitt" people out there in the world. So many shows lately have to dumby down with their writing so everyone understands what's happening. It's insulting and gets really boring for those of us out here who actually already get it all along...HOUSE is one of those amazingly written shows that appeals to the smarter folks out here. It has excellent humor and drama and mystery, and is worth spending an hour of your time watching because you're going to get everything you tune in for every episode.

There's a formula to each episodes, much like with LAW AND ORDER, but even though you understand how the process works, the endings are most often still quite the surprising twist that you'd never see coming.

The special features are great, but of-course, I always wish for more. Highly recommended!!

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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/19/2008 Rating: Nr

Band of Brothers

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Total reviews: 1225 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Band of Brothers 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great series. My husband has wanted this for quite sometime. He was greatly suprised when he opened the box. My uncle fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was taken prisoner by the Germans. This series protrays the battle "spot on" to what he told us about it.
Thank you HBO for putting it out on CD's.

did not rec item 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I love this series. So I ordered it. Unfortunately, I never rec'd the item. :-(

For a REAL military movie check out 'In The Army Now' w/ Pauly Shore or "Ernest Joins the Army" 1 out of 5 stars.
0 of 13 people found this review helpful.

This is another stupid and fake military movie. The plot makes no reference to anytype of actual event in history, and they joke around too much in the movie. Plus, why would they make a series out of such a lame excuse for production.

For military movies with Purpose check out 'In The Army Now' by the excellent Pauly Shore, and "Ernest Joins the army"

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Based on the true-life bestseller band of brothers tells the story of easy company 506th regiment of 101st airborne division. Drawn from interviews with survivors as well as soldiers journals & letters this chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery & extraordinary fear. Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 06/06/2006 Starring: Kirk Acevedo David Schwimmer

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - The Eighth Season

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I started watching this show since it first aired. My ex-girlfriend got me hooked immediately. The creativity doesn't seem to go away and the characters are really the best. I don't like CSI NY or Miami and I'm not a fan of those other crime shows, but I just can't get enough of this one.

CSI 8 runs out of steam 2 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Watched every season every episode so far, Season 8 is hopeless, some episodes are boring and to me were just fillers, You Kill Me in particular, what was that all about, even the first couple of episodes were sparse and self indulgent, as I watched episode after episode I was waiting for that CSI winning formula of old, the only saving grace was the poison dwarf = the short young girl with the big IQ. Has CSI ran its course can there only be so many stories about Las Vegas, there was even one episode that intertwined with Without a Trace that was disjointed. Grissom was god and this CSI was the best series, not sure now as CSI Miami seems to me to more watchable. The characters are worn out and boring, only Jim Brass is ever good, Sara you wont be missed.

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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 10/14/2008 Rating: Nr

JAG (Judge Advocate General) - The Seventh Season

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

JAG Season Seven sails through change 4 out of 5 stars.
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This season premeired on September 25, 2001, a time when this country needed great entertainment; and this season doesn't dissapoint. It begins with Harm lost at sea on a tiny raft and ends with Bud in critical condition. Commander Sturgis Turner comes to JAG, and Mic Brumby says goodbye to Mac. P.O. Jennifer Coates aslo makes her first appearance. The acting is great, story-lines good, and the tension between Harm and Mac continues......

Here is a list of these exciting, 24 episodes:

1. Adrift (2)
2. New Gun in Town
3. Measure of Men
4. Guilt
5. Mixed Messages
6. Redemption
7. Ambush
8. Jag-a-thon
9. Dog Robber (1)
10. Dog Robber (2)
11. Answered Prayers
12. Capital Crime
13. Code of Conduct
14. Odd Man Out
15. Head to Toe
16. The Mission (1)
17. Exculpatory Evidence (2)
18. Hero Worship
19. First Casualty
20. Port Chicago
21. Tribunal
22. Defending His Honor
23. In Country (1)
24. Enemy Below (2)

Get ready for more fun, action, and adventure in this 7th season of JAG.

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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 11/04/2008

The Tudors - Season 2

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

The Story Continues 5 out of 5 stars.
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"The Tudors", Season Two

The Story Continues

Amos Lassen

Season 2 of the historical mini-series, "The Tudors" as absolutely amazing. Everything about the program is glorious from the three dimensional larger-than-life characters to the scenery and costumes and the wonderful acting. If you liked season one, you will love season two. Season two focuses on the politics of the reign of Henry VIII and the end of Anne Boleyn. One of the outstanding differences between the two seasons is that season two clears up the historical inaccuracies that were obvious in season one.
We begin with Henry telling Anne that he will marry her and she will become the Queen of England. With the downfall of Sir Thomas More, the way is cleared for Henry's plan but Anne begins to realize that she will never sit on the throne as long as Katherine of Aragon remains alive. As Katherine slips into death, Anne discovers that she is pregnant. However when she gives birth to a daughter, her days are numbered and she becomes known as Anne of the Thousand Days. As her death becomes reality, we all realize how much she will be missed and Natalie Dormer gives a realistic and sensitive portrayal of Anne.
Johnathan Rhys Meyers as Henry and Jeremy Northam also give admirable performances in this gorgeous series.