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Ugly Betty: The Complete Second Season
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Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Still one of the best shows on TV 5 out of 5 stars.
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The end of Ugly Betty - The Complete First Season left everything hanging in the air as Henry left for Tucson, Daniel and Alexis got into a possibly-fatal car crash after Alexi paid a hitman to take out Bradford, Wilhelmina and Bradford got engaged, Santos was shot, Claire escaped from jail, Ignacio got sent back to Mexico, and Amanda found out who her mother really was.
The first part of season two wrapped up the loose ends of season one, but introduced new plot elements, some of them just as good as those in season two's preceding season. Betty, Hilda, Daniel and Mark all found themselves with new love interests. Wilhelmina maintained her status as comedic villain extraordinaire as she continued her plan(s) to take over Meade Publications. It's a little over-the-top, but it's all in good fun, and one of the great things about this show is that all the actors seem to have such great chemistry with one another. The only story arc that I had problems with was the Amanda paternity thing--it was very "out there," perhaps not in a good way. But I liked it in that it was handled in the way that Amanda would handle such things--completely clueless, as usual. And as usual, the dialogue is wonderfully witty, and Wilhelmina, Mark, and Amanda remain my favorite characters. The wonderful thing about this season was that it didn't seem to be affected much by the writers' strike.
This five-disc set includes all eighteen episodes of season two, plus the following bonus features: "On Set with the Besties" (Michael Urie and Becki Newton take the viewer on a tour of Mode, with "popup" fun facts about the show's production), "The Suarez Tour" (Mark Indelicato and Tony Plana take the viewer on a tour of the Suarez home), "Wilhelmina Slater: Love to Hate Her" (a tribute to the character), three telenovellas (Las Passiones de Telenovelas, Los Pecados del Corazon, and Assesinato por Muerte), "I Heart Betty" (a tribute to the character), Betty Bloops, and Deleted Scenes. The booklet insert includes an NYC subway map with the locations of the Mode office, the Suarez home, and other important Ugly Betty locations pinpointed on it.
Editorial Review:
Betty Suarez is smart sweet and hard working. They only problem is that she's not thin and beautiful like all her co-workers at Mode the high-fashion magazine where she works. The only reason the publisher hired her to be his son's secretary is that he thought Betty was someone who Daniel would never sleep with. Betty's hard work and determination earns Daniel's respect as she helps him find his way through the shark infested waters of the fashion industry.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 786936754230 Manufacturer No: 05636800
Ugly Betty - The Complete First Season
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Average rating: 5.0 of 5
Dont think Just buy!!!!!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is without a doubt one of the if not THE best show ever made. Its certainly the best show i have ever seen. I requested that i could not work thursdays just so i would never miss an episode. Everything about this show is fantastic. Every single character is a joy to watch and there all just so funny. And every episode is simply perfect. There is no such thing as a BAD Ugly Betty episode. So if ur trying to find a new tv show to get into Dont even think about buying another show. U must own Ugly Betty!!!!!!!
Ugly Betty is beautiful! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am not a big television person, which is why I did not watch the first season of Ugly Betty while it aired. I've had the DVD box set for ages, but didn't watch it until recently. I watched the original telenovela this show is based on (Betty la Fea), and I wondered if the American version would do it justice. Ugly Betty, like its Colombian counterpart, has proven that a soap opera-ish TV series could be over the top and entertaining and still be well written and clever.
Betty Suarez is a Mexican-American from Queens is fresh out of college, hoping to land a job in magazine publishing. First impressions are not in her favor. She is not an attractive girl (to say the least), but she's got intelligence, wit and an exuberant personality on her side. Unfortunately, Meade Publications' most successful magazine, Mode, is not interested in the aforementioned qualities. It is, after all, a fashion magazine. So imagine Betty's surprise when she does get hired. But she gets hired for the wrong reasons. Bradford Meade (Alan Dale) hires Betty to be his womanizing son Daniel's assistant (Eric Mabius) to keep him concentrating on his work and not on getting into a beautiful secretary's skirt. Upset, Daniel tries to get Betty to quit, but quickly warms up to her sweet disposition. She is the brains and strength behind most of his decisions regarding both his job and personal life, so she soon becomes something of a lifeline for him. Things aren't easy for Betty at Mode. Marc (Michael Urie) and Amanda (Becki Newton), an assistant to the creative director and the receptionist respectively, decide to make Betty's life hell by constantly mocking her. Everyone else seems to find her amusing. She does have friends though. Christina (Ashley Jensen), the magazine's Scottish wardrobe person and Henry (Christopher Gorham), the hot geeky accountant, are always there with and for her. Throw in lots and lots of office politics, a mysterious woman about to make a comeback, an ambitious creative director who will do anything to become Mode's editor-in-chief (Vanessa Williams), murder, intrigue, and immigration issues, and you have yourself one entertaining show.
First let me give props to America Ferrera. She is absolutely adorable as Betty. Though not classically beautiful, America is a very attractive young woman, and it must not be easy to be shown in the most unflattering light week after week. She pulls it off with aplomb though, and the actress succeeds in endearing the character to the audience with her sweetness and cheerfulness. The show is about an ugly girl working in one of the most superficial industries around, but this one girl manages to bring out depth in the shallowest character. Yes, even Willemina (Williams), Marc and Amanda surprise you every now and then. Rebecca Romjin is surprisingly great as "Alexis." She can be ruthless and petty one minute and vulnerable and complex the next. I probably would have picked a better-looking actor to play Daniel, but Mabius is doing a wonderful job. At times, it seems like he's only using Betty, but he truly cares for his underling and sees her more like a friend and confidante than just an assistant. Marc and Amanda remind me of Jack and Karen from Will & Grace, which is fine with me, for I used to love that show. And who can forget the Latin talent on this show? I love Betty's supportive dad Ignacio (Tony Plana), her loud and tacky sister Hilda (Ana Ortiz) and her fashion-savvy, Broadway enthusiast nephew Justin (Mark Indelicato), who is so going to be gay when he grows up. (I crack up when the family watches what is so obvious to me parodies of a Mexican soap opera.) Put all of that together with guest stars like Salma Hayek (also one of the show's executive producers) and Lucy Lu and you've got a winner. There is comedy, intrigue, romance and poignant moments. I absolutely loved the season finale. So many cliffhangers and sad moments. I am so rooting for Betty and Henry. He'd better be back next season. I can't wait to pick up season two. After that, I will definitely be watching season three every week.
* I haven't had the opportunity to check out the DVD extras, but I look forward to watching the interviews and listening to the commentary. *
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Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 12/26/2008
Ugly Betty - The Complete First Season (Spanish Version)
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Average rating: 5.0 of 5
pretty cute ugly betty 5 out of 5 stars.
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Ugly Betty (American version) is a mixture of all the super fun series -- and movies -- you might have laid your eyes on, such as: Bridget Jones's Diary, The devil wears Prada, Sex and the city, and its original Mexican version.
Everything surrounds Betty's not-so-easy job at a fashion magazine office, trying hard to fit in as an orange Japanese fish in shark infested waters...
While you watch it, you can travel from the frivolous life of the beautiful and wealthy in Manhattan to the simple, but strong-rooted cultural life of latino immigrants in Queens.
Definitely, the BEST series of the moment, if you love comedy.
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Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 12/26/2008
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